scope:

This specification covers requirements for full grain, impregnated and nonimpregnated, vegetable tanned and chrome retanned, cattlehide sole leather and cut stock.

The leather and cut stock shall be furnished in the following types, classes, subclasses, and styles as specified (see 6.2).

Type I - Factory (for shoemaking). Type II - Finders (for shoe repair). Type III - Vegetable-tanned, impregnated (for shoemaking and shoe repairing). Type IV - Chrome-retanned, impregnated (for shoemaking and shoe repairing). Class 1 - Backs. Class 2 - Bends. Class 3 - Soles. Style 1 - Men's Style 2 - Women's Subclass (a) - Full soles (outer). Subclass (b) - Full soles (middle). Subclass (c) - Half soles (taps). Class 4 - Top lifts. Style 1 - Men's Style 2 - Women's Class 4a - Under lifts. Style 1 - Men's Style 2 - Women's Class 5 - Shoulders. Class 6 - Strips. Class 7 - Bellies.

intended Use:

The leather and cut parts are intended for use as components in boots and shoes.