Initial Inspection/Disposal Criteria

1. Inspect for any holes, cuts, tears, abrasions, or torn seams that cannot be repaired economically, if any dispose of.
2. Inspect for excessive dirt or stains that laundering cannot eliminate, if any dispose of.
3. Inspect for missing slider, damaged coils, or other defects that make zipper inoperable, repair if economical.
4. Inspect for batting that is bunched-up or in clumps. Shake the bag several times to ensure that the batting will loft evenly, not clump or shift.
5. Inspect for any indelible marking on the bag, if any dispose of.
6. Inspect for any signs of body fluid stains. If there’s any question on whether the bag can be completely cleaned and sanitized, dispose of the item.
7. Return to stock if item shows no signs of use and passes initial inspection.
8. Dispose of item if unable to repair.
9. Refurbish if damage detected is repairable.

Refurbishment Procedures

A. Cleaning- CLASS 4 CORDURA - SLEEPING BAGS

1. Remove all contents not part of the bag and zip closed before laundering.
2. Launder bags in front-loading machine. Use mild soap in water of no more than 130 °F.  Sterilize with a bleach solution of 50 ppm in the last wash cycle.
3. With bag unzipped, dry in a tumble dryer with an average temperature not to exceed 130 °F. The dryer unit shall be of the reverse-action type. All bags shall be unfolded and shall tumble free. (To obtain the average temperature, test the temperature every 5 minutes and average the findings.)
4. After drying, zip bags closed.

B. Repair

1. Repair any hole, cut, tear, abrasion, or open seam.
2. Replace any zipper that has damaged coils and replace any missing slider.

C. Tests for Performance

1. Inspect cord lock to ensure spring works properly and that the cord passes freely through when the lock is disengaged.
2. Close zipper to ensure it provides a smooth and secure closure the full length of the bag opening.
3. Open and close the hook and pile fastener to ensure closure is adequate.
4. Retest all hardware if it has been replaced.

D. Repackaging

1. Package in plastic bag.
   • For NFES #000022, #000058, #000128 package 5 bags in NFES #000644 carton (33” x 16” x 22”).
   • For NFES #001062 package 10 bags in NFES #000513 carton (37.50” x 24.50” x 17”).