Common Use – Parachute Harnesses, Waist Straps, Carrying Handles, Drag Handles.
Class 1 – Critical Use (shuttle loom)
MIL-W-4088
| Image | Type | Width (inch) | Thickness (inch) | Weight per Liner yd (oz) | Breaking Strength (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | I | 9/16 +/- 1/32 | .025 -.040 | .28 | 500 |
| Ia | 3/4 +/- 1/32 | .025 - .035 | .32 | 600 | |
 | II | 1 +/- 1/32 | .025 - .040 | .42 | 600 |
 | III | 1 1/4 +/- 1/32 | .025 - .040 | .52 | 800 |
 | IV | 3 +/- 1/8 | .025 - .040 | 1.20 | 1800 |
 | VI | 1 23/32 +/- 1/16 | .030 - .050 | 1.15 | 2500 |
 | VII | 1 23/32 +/- 1/16 | .060 - .100 | 2.35 | 6000 |
 | VIII | 1 23/32 +/- 1/16 | .040 - .070 | 1.60 | 4000 |
| VIIIa | 3 +/- 3/32 | .040 - .070 | 2.80 | 6300 | |
| VIIIb | 2 +/- 1/16 | .040 - .070 | 1.80 | 4500 | |
| VIIIc | 2 1/4 +/- 1/16 | .040 - .070 | 2.10 | 5300 | |
| IX | 3 +/- 3/32 | .065 - .100 | 4.00 | 9000 | |
| X | 1 3/32 +/- 3/32 | .105 - .140 | 3.70 | 9500 | |
 | XII | 1 23/32 +/- 1/16 | .025 - .040 | 0.85 | 1200 |
 | XIII | 1 23/32 +/- 3/32 | .080 - .120 | 2.90 | 7000 |
| XIV | 1/2 +/- 1/32 | .070 - .100 | 0.80 | 1200 | |
| XV | 2 +/- 1/16 | .035 - .050 | 1.25 | 1500 | |
| XVI | 1 23/32 +/- 1/16 | .045 - .080 | 2.00 | 4500 | |
 | XVII | 1 +/- 1/16 | .045 - .080 | 1.15 | 2500 |
| XVIII | 1 +/- 1/16 | .100 - .160 | 2.05 | 6000 | |
| XIX | 1 3/4 +/- 3/32 | .100 - .130 | 4.10 | 10000 | |
| XX | 1 +/- 3/32 | .170 - .210 | 3.25 | 9000 | |
| XXI | 1 1/4 +/- 1/16 | .065 - .085 | 1.70 | 3600 | |
 | XXII | 1 23/32 +/- 3/32 | .090 - .120 | 3.50 | 9500 |
| XXIII | 1 1/8 +/- 3/32 | .200 - .300 | 3.70 | 12000 | |
| XXIV | 1 15/16 +/- 3/32 | .055 - .075 | 2.25 | 5500 | |
| XXV | 1 +/- 1/16 | .080 - .125 | 1.50 | 4500 | |
| XXVI | 1 3/4 +/- 1/16 | .150 - .180 | 4.90 | 15000 | |
| XXVII | 1 23/32 +/- 1/16 | .085 - .110 | 2.90 | 6500 | |
| XXVIII | 2 1/4 +/- 3/32 | .080 - .110 | 3.80 | 8700 |
MIL-W-4088 Color Codes
| Type | Color | Yarns and Location |
|---|---|---|
| VI | Red | 2 at center of warp |
| VII* | Yellow | 2 at each selvage |
| VIII | Black | 2 at center of warp |
| XII | Red | 1 at each selvage |
| XIII* | Black | 2 at each selvage |
| XIX | Green | 2 at center of warp |
| XXII | Black | 2 at selvage and 2 at center |
| XXVI | Yellow | 2 at center of warp |
| XXVII | Black | 1 at each selvage |
Manufacturer’s identification: Each manufacturer of types VII, IX, X and XIII shall incorporate, as part of the binder warp, 2 ends dyed to match the shade assigned to that manufacturer in accordance with MIL-STD-1480
Shuttleless loom identification: When shuttleless loom construction is utilized for classes 1A and 2 , the catch-cord shall be 70 or 210 or 400 denier nylon, color-sealed black. Alternatively, the catch cord shall be 70, 90 or 150 denier polyester color-sealed black.
* These being double plain weaves the identification yarns shall weave so that one end shall show on the face and one on the back at each selvage.
