Specification Sweater, Pullover, Unisex

G.S. 1045-08744.4.3Neckband Band - Shall be a full rib, with a count of 13-15 wales per 2.5 cm (1")and 24-26 courses per 2.5 cm (1"). It shall be knitted in one piece and folded toform a double neckband approximately 3.2 cm (1¼") wide. The ends of the bandwhich form the V-neck, shall be joined with a lock stitch seam to form an anglewith the ribs properly matched giving a chevron effect. The collar band shall bejoined to the neck of the sweater Type 501, having not less than 10 stitches, normore than 12 stitches per 2.5 cm (1") and edge stitched 3 mm (⅛") along the bothedges of the band of the “V” onto the body to produce a finished edge both insideand outside of neckline. Once sewn in, the finished neckband shall be 2.5 cm (1")wide.4.4.4Cuff - The roll back style cuff shall be constructed using a continuous knittingprocess with a 2 x 1 rib. There should be a count of 13-15 wales per 2.5 cm (1")and 24-26 courses per 2.5 cm (1"). The finished length of the roll back cuffshould be 14 cm (5 ½"), with no seams joining the cuff to the body.4.4.5Shoulder Seam - The shoulder seams shall be joined by using a flat cover stitchType 402 or 406 using body stitch yarn in the looper. Reinforcing tape asspecified in Para. 4.1.5 shall be inserted into the seam.4.4.6Sleeve Seam and Side Seam - Each sleeve shall be joined to their respectivearmhole. During this operation, the shoulder strap shall be centered and caughtinto the armhole seam. A reinforcing tape as per Para. 4.1.5, measuring 8 cm(3⅛") long, shall be inserted evenly in the armhole seams under where the sleeveseam and the side seam meet. The elbow patches shall be caught in the underarmsleeve seams. The sleeve seams and the side seams shall be joined together in acontinuous operation to within 10 cm (4") of the sleeve cuff edge using anoverlock stitch Type 504. At this point, the seaming shall be Type 501, havingnot less than 10 stitches, nor more than 12 stitches per 2.5 cm (1") to the fullyfashioned finished knit edge. A bar tack shall be made parallel to the seam, onthe seam allowance of the cuff and the bottom hem to secure the seams.4.4.7Shoulder Patches - A patch constructed from woven cloth as specified in Para.4.1.4 shall be centered over the shoulder seams with the raw edges turned under 1cm (⅜") and edge stitched through all plies ensuring the corners worked properlybefore stitching. The sweater ribs shall be as near to a relaxed or in an “unstretched” condition as practicable at the time of attachment. The outside edge ofthe patch shall follow the contour of, and be included in the armhole seam withthe inside edge of the patch positioned as close as possible to the collar band at9 Page

G.S. 1045-0874the neck and follow the top or bottom of the closest rib. A button as specified inPara. 4.1.6. shall be sewn to the centre of the shoulder patch, on the shoulderseam, positioned 2.5 cm (1") from the neckband. The finished shoulder patchesshall be shaped and dimensioned in accordance with the scale of measurementsand drawings.4.4.8Elbow Patches - The elbow patches constructed from woven cloth as specified inPara. 4.1.4, shall be rectangular in shape, with one rounded corner at the top. Theraw edges shall be turned 1 cm (⅜") with corners properly worked beforestitching. The elbow patches shall be edge stitched using a 1.6 mm (1/16") gaugeon the front and side edges through all plies. (lockstitch Type 501) The sweaterribs shall be as near to a relaxed or in an “un-stretched” condition as practicable atthe time of attachment. The patches shall commence 4.4 cm (1¾") above the topof the rib cuff and shall be sewn into the sleeve seam. The finished elbow patchesshall be shaped and dimensioned in accordance with the scale of measurementsand drawings.4.4.9Shoulder Strap - The shoulder straps, constructed from two plies of the wovencloth as specified in Para. 4.1.4, shall be rectangular in shape with a pointed endat neck edge. They shall be seamed together using a single-needle lockstitch Type501, turned (or may be pre-creased) and edge stitched using a 1.6 mm (1/16")gauge, along the sides and pointed end. The strap shall have a buttonhole to fit a30 ligne button positioned in the center 1.27 cm (½") from the pointed end, andparallel to the length of the strap. The buttonholes shall be bar tacked, cut with noless than 28 stitches per 2.5 cm (1"). The shoulder strap shall be caught in thearmhole seam and lie straight and flat when buttoned. To facilitate joining, theshoulder straps shall be basted in place centering the raw ends over the shoulderseam. The finished shoulder straps shall be shaped and dimensioned inaccordance with the scale of measurements and drawings.4.4.10Shoulder Badge - The sleeve shall have an RCMP shoulder badge specified inPara. 4.1.8 affixed to the sleeve head and centered in relation to the shoulderstrap, 1.3 cm (½") down from the shoulder seam as per drawing #1, using thethread specified in Para. 4.1.7. Care shall be taken to ensure the badge is properlypositioned vertically and horizontally.4.4.11Marking & Cleaning Instruction Labels - Each sweater shall have a durablecare label permanently attached to the side seam with the following information inEnglish and French:10 P a g e

G.S. 1045-0874Machine wash - cool (30 C)Laver à la machine - eau froide (30 C)Do not bleachNe pas utiliser d’agent de blanchimentTumble dry - lowSéchage par culbutage - à bassetempératureSteam iron - lowRepassage à vapeur - à bassetempératureDry CleanNettoyage à secEach sweater shall have a label permanently attached to the centre back neckbandwith the following information marked legibly and indelibly in English andFrench:Where the word “insert the” appears, enter only the information requested.(Example: Insert the Size/Taille, only enter “L-Regular”)Insert: RCMP SWEATER PULLOVER,UNISEXTRICOTS UNISEXE GRCInsert the Size/TailleInsert the Manufacturer's Identification/Identification du fabricantInsert the Date of Manufacture in numeric format year/month (Ex. 2001 / 11) /Date de fabrication en format numérique année/mois (p. ex. 2001/11)Insert the R.C.M.P. Stock Number/Numéro d’article de la GRC11 P a g e

G.S. 1045-08745.6.Delivery, Packing and Marking of Containers5.1Unless otherwise specified the items shall be delivered to the Commissioner,RCMP, Uniform and Equipment Program, Ottawa, Ontario, free of transportationcharges, Provincial tax where applicable.5.2Packing and marking of shipping containers shall be as specified in the invitationto tender.5.3A packing slip shall be enclosed showing contents of each shipment.Quality Assurance Provisions6.1Responsibility for Inspection - Unless otherwise stipulated in the contract, it isthe prime contractor's responsibility to satisfy the RCMP, Uniform andEquipment Program that the material and services being supplied conform to thisspecification. This may be accomplished by performing the tests specified in thisspecification or by demonstrating to the satisfaction of the RCMP, Uniform andEquipment Program that conformity to this specification of manufacturingprocesses is assured. The contractor must use any independent, North American,ISO 9001 certified and ISO 17025 “Textile” certified testing facilities.Certification will be required.Note: CTT Group Inc., Quebec, is known to meet this requirement.6.2The RCMP, Uniform and Equipment Program reserves the right to perform anyinspection considered necessary to ensure the material and services conform tothe specified requirements. For the purpose of inspection, a portion of eachdelivery not exceeding two percent or two out of any number delivered under 100may be put to tests that could destroy the articles. If found to be inferior or not inaccordance with this specification, all articles so destroyed shall be replaced byothers of proper quality and pattern at the expense of the contractor. The entiredelivery may also be rejected if it is found that articles previously rejected due tonon-repairable defects are redelivered for inspection.6.3The contractor will be promptly notified when any articles are not accepted andsuch articles will be returned at the contractor's risk and expense.12 P a g e

G.S. 1045-08747.Methods of Measuring (Refer to the Scale of Measurements and Drawing No. 2 & 3).7.1Chest Width (A) - The chest shall be the distance across the sweater, measured2.5cm below the lowest point of the armholes.7.2Waistband Width (B) - The waist shall be the distance across the waistbandmeasured in a straight line in a relaxed position in the middle of the rib from sideseam to side seam.7.3Depth of Armhole (C) - The armhole shall be the distance across the sleeve,measured in a straight line from the top of the shoulder to the armhole seam.7.4V-Neck Depth (D) - The depth shall be the distance measured from the top of theback neck rib at centre back to the top of the neck rib at the centre front V.7.5Shoulder Seam Length (E) - The shoulder seam shall be the distance across theseam at the shoulder, measured in a straight line from the sleeve seam to theneckline seam.7.6Back Neck Width (F) - The back neck width shall be the distance across thesweater, measured in a straight line from neckline/shoulder seam toneckline/shoulder seam.7.7Centre Back Length (G) - The length shall be the distance measured from theneck seam below the rib at centre back to the bottom of the waistband.7.8Sleeve Length (H) - The sleeve length shall be the distance, measured in astraight line, at the top edge of the centre back neck rib to the bottom edge of thecuff.7.9Cuff Opening (J) - The cuff width shall be the distance across the cuff, measuredin a straight line at the bottom edge of the rib.Shoulder Patches7.10Shoulder Width (K) - The shoulder width shall be the distance measured alongthe shoulder seam in a straight line from the tip near the neckline to the shoulderseam.13 P a g e

G.S. 1045-08747.11Neck Edge (L) - The neck edge shall be the distance measured in a straight linefrom point to point.Elbow Patches7.12Length (M) - The length shall be measured in a straight line from top edge tobottom edge.7.13Width at Widest Point (N) - The distance shall be measured in a straight lineperpendicular to the outside edge of the patch 2.5cm below the top edge of thepatch.7.14Width at Cuff (P) - The width shall be measured along the bottom edge of theelbow patch.14 P a g e

G.S. 1045-0874TABLE I - Yarn RequirementsREQUIREMENTTEST METHOD1ColourDark Blue as per sample available from RCMP Uniform and Equipment Program2FibreContentFibreDiameterYarnStructure100% virgin woolSee Para. 4.1.164's quality worsted spun(20.60 -22.04 microns)34CAN/CGSB 4.2 Method 14CAN/CGSB 4.2 Method 482 plyTABLE II - Knitted Fabric RequirementsTEST METHOD12Equal to AATCCREQUIREMENTColour Fastness to LightStandard L4 or betterColour Fastness to CrockingGrey scale 4 or betterDry & WetCAN/CGSB 4.2 Method 18.3-97CAN/CGSB 4.2 Method 223Colour Fastness to WashingGrey scale 4 or betterCAN/CGSB 4.2 Method 19.1 Test #24Colour Fastness to PerspirationColour Change: Grey Scale 4Staining: Grey Scale 4CAN/CGSB 4.2 Method 23 - M905Dimensional Change inLaundering Relaxation Shrinkage5% max.(each direction)6Dimensional Change inLaundering Felting Shrinkage5% max.(each direction)5% total areaDimensional Change inDry CleaningSurface AppearanceAssessmentAfter 1 washAfter 5 washes5% max.(each direction)78Grade 3The Woolmark CompanyTM 31- Washing of WoolTM 254 - Tumble Drying Performanceafter WashingThe Woolmark Company TM 31TM 31- Washing of WoolTM 254 - Tumble Drying Performanceafter WashingCAN/CGSB 4.2 Method 30The Woolmark Company TM 2981 wash - 7A5 washes - 5A15 P a g e

G.S. 1045-0874APPENDIX BCertification & Evaluation CriteriaAppendix B contains definitions of compliance and certification requirements for all materialsspecified in this document. The evaluation criteria is a reference list and shall be used by RCMPUniform & Equipment Program Section to ensure all documentation is received and meets therequirements outlined in this specification.Definitions:Certification of compliance: Compliance certification documents shall be based on testing froma raw goods manufacturer from an in-house or independent, third-party accredited laboratoryacceptable to the RCMP to verify performance requirements as specified in this specification orwhere indicated an invoice from the raw good manufacturer is also acceptable.Test Report: Test report documents shall include the test method, test conditions and test resultsperformed by an independent, third-party accredited laboratory acceptable to the RCMP to verifyrequirements as specified in this specification.All certificates and test reports that verify the performance of materials used in manufacturingthe finished item shall be retained by the manufacturer and shall be made available to ensure thatall items meeting the requirements have completed all of the testing and certification required bythis specification. Failure to provide the requested documentation shall be cause for rejection.Failure to meet the requirements when tested by the RCMP Uniform & Equipment ProgramSection shall be cause for rejection.Para. Title/TestFinishing (Para. 4.1.3)Certification ofComplianceTest ReportRequiredTable IRequiredTable IIRequiredThread (Para. 4.1.7)Pass/FailRequired16 P a g e

G.S. 1045-0874Table ITitle/TestTest MethodsLab Facility UsedRequirementTest Report ResultsPass/FailCertified Independent Test FacilityFibre Content(Analysis of Fibres)CAN/CGSB-4.2 Method14.18-M91100% Virgin WoolFibre diameterCAN/CGSB-4.2 Method48-M91USDA Grade 64's (20.60 - 22.04microns)Yarn Structure2 plyColourAs per viewing sampleTable IIColour Fastnessto LightColour Fastness toCrockingCAN/CGSB-4.2 Method18.3-97CAN/CGSB-4.2Method 22-2004equal to or better than AATCC StandardL4No less than Grey ScaleDry:4Dry:Wet:4Wet:Colour Fastness toWashingCAN/CGSB-4.2Method 19.1 Test #2No less than Grey ScaleColour Fastness toPerspirationCAN/CGSB-4.2Method 23-M90No less than Grey ScaleColour ChangeNo less than Grey ScaleStaining4StainingDimensional Changein Laundering Felting ShrinkageThe Woolmark CompanyTM 31 - Washing of WoolTM 254 Tumble DryingPerformance AfterWashingNo more thanThe Woolmark CompanyTM 2981 wash - 7A5 washes 5AColour ChangeColour ChangeNo more thanSurfaceAppearanceAssessmentAfter 1 washAfter 5 washes44The Woolmark CompanyTM 31 - Washing of WoolTM 254 Tumble DryingPerformance AfterWashingCAN/CGSB-4.2Method 30No less than Grey ScaleColour ChangeDimensionalChange in Laundering Relaxation ShrinkageDimensional Changein Dry CleaningNo less than Grey ScaleEach directionNo more than5%Each directionNo more thanEach direction5%Each directionTotal Area5%Total AreaNo more thanEach directionNo more than5%Each directionGrade 3 or betterGrade 3 or betterAfter 1 washAfter 1 washAfter 5 washesAfter 5 washes17 P a g e

G.S. 1045-0874SCALE OF MEASUREMENTS - CENTIMETERSSweater, Pullover, UnisexBody MeasurementsSize DesignationHeightSHORT160 cm167.5cmREGULAR170 cm -177.5cmSizeChest (Cm)Garment MeasurementsChestWidth½ OnlyWaistbandWidth“Relaxed”½ ng½ OnlyShoulder PatchesElbow PatchesShoulderWidthLengthofNeckEdgeLengthWidth atWidestPointWidth atCuffXXS66 - .5XS76.2 - 9.5S86.4 - 16.518.464.886.49.515.924.12617.212.12XL127 17.212.1XXS66 - .5XS76.2 - 86.4 - 0.316.518.469.992.79.515.92628.617.212.12XL127 MEASUREMENT LOCATIONTOLERANCES 1.25cm1.25cmNote: All measurements are in centimeters. For all sizes, the width of the V-neck rib is 2.4cm, Depth of the Waistband is 6.35cm, and the Cuff Depth is 14cm.18 P a g e

G.S. 1045-0874SCALE OF MEASUREMENTS - CENTIMETERSSize DesignationHeightTALLSizeBodyMeasurementsChest (Cm)Garment MeasurementsChestWidth½ OnlyWaistbandWidth“Relaxed”½ ng½ OnlyShoulder PatchesElbow PatchesShoulderWidthLength ofNeckEdgeLengthWidth atWidestPointWidthatCuffXXS66 - 49.5XS76.2 - 9.5S86.4 - 2.916.518.474.9999.515.927.931.117.212.12XL127 1.61018.429.832.417.212.1XXS66 - .5XS76.2 - 149.5S86.4 - 925.416.518.480105.49.515.929.833.617.212.12XL127 6.71018.431.7534.917.212.1MEASUREMENT LOCATIONABCDEFGHJKLMNPTOLERANCES .65cm.65cm.65cm.65cm.65cm180.5 cm- 188 cmX-TALL190.5 cm- 198 cmNote: All measurements are in centimeters. For all sizes, the width of the V-neck rib is 2.4cm, Depth of the Waistband is 6.35cm, and the Cuff Depth is 14cm.19 P a g e

G.S. 1045-0874SCALE OF MEASUREMENTS - INCHESSize arment ngth½ OnlyWaistbandWidth“Relaxed”½ OnlyCuffWidthOpening½ OnlyShoulder PatchesElbow PatchesShoulderWidthLengthof NeckEdgeLengthWidth atWidestPointWidthat CuffSHORTXXS26" - �"5'3" - 5'6"XS30" - 3¾"S34" - ½"3¾"M38" - �"4"L42" - L46" - 4¾"2XL50" - �"4¾"3XL54" - 4¾"REGULARXXS26" - "5'7" - 5'10"XS30" - ¾"S34" - �"3¾"M38" - "4"L42" - 46" - 6¾"4¾"2XL50" - 4¾"3XL54" - 56"30"23"12"8½"7½"7¾"28"38"4"7

measurements and drawings forming part of the specification. The garment components shall be shaped, and dimensioned in accordance with the viewing . G.S. 1045-087 4 8 P a g e sample. Measurements shall be taken in a fully relaxed state allowing a minimum time period of 48 hours after garment completion before the measurements are .