The Twine,fibrous, cataloged under National Stock Number 4020-00-231-5860, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4020 (Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine) of the Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 12 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
4020-00-231-5860
Item Name
Twine,fibrous
FSC / FSG
4020 / 40 — Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine
Status
ACTIVE
Issue Form Weight
2.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS
Breaking Strength
16.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS
Physical Form
CONE
Ply Quantity
8
Color
NATURAL
Unable to Decode
UNABLE TO DECODE
Material
COTTON OVERALL
Fabrication Method
TWISTED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items12
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
4020-00-233-5980POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
Possible match (shared part number)
4020-00-233-5984POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
Possible match (shared part number)
4020-00-233-5987POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
Possible match (shared part number)
4020-00-233-5990POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
Possible match (shared part number)
4020-00-257-5390POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
Possible match (shared part number)
4020-00-257-5395POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
Possible match (shared part number)
4020-00-263-3482POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
Possible match (shared part number)
4020-00-291-5901POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
Possible match (shared part number)
4020-00-291-5902POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
Possible match (shared part number)
4020-00-543-6714POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
Possible match (shared part number)
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
A-A-1451 PLY8
5/1Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
T-T-871 TY1PLY8
5/9Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
T-T-871
5/9Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
A-A-1451
4/1Identification reference
Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
Related Parts
4020-00-233-5980POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
4020-00-233-5984POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
4020-00-233-5987POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
4020-00-233-5990POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
4020-00-257-5390POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
4020-00-257-5395POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
4020-00-263-3482POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
4020-00-291-5901POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
4020-00-291-5902POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
4020-00-543-6714POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
4020-00-782-5573POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
4020-00-782-5574POSSIBLE MATCH
TWINE,FIBROUS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 4020-00-231-5860?
NSN 4020-00-231-5860 is a Twine,fibrous, classified under FSC 4020, Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 4020-00-231-5860?
12 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4020-00-233-5980, 4020-00-233-5984, 4020-00-233-5987. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 4020-00-231-5860?
Key specifications for 4020-00-231-5860: Issue Form Weight: 2.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS; Breaking Strength: 16.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS; Physical Form: CONE; Ply Quantity: 8. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 4020-00-231-5860 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.