The Cloth,cheesecloth, cataloged under National Stock Number 8305-00-059-5074, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8305 (Textile Fabrics) of the Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel, Shoes, Tents group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8305-00-059-5074 |
| Item Name | Cloth,cheesecloth |
| FSC / FSG | 8305 / 83 — Textile Fabrics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Features Provided | UNSHRUNK |
| Cloth Weight | 0.400 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MINIMUM AND 1.250 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MAXIMUM OZ |
| Color | WHITE BOTH SIDES |
| Width | 30.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fiber Material | COTTON BASIC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BEP66 | 4/1 Identification reference Bureau of Engraving and Printing Specifications Promulgated by Bureau of Engraving and Printing Washington DC |
NSN 8305-00-059-5074 is a Cloth,cheesecloth, classified under FSC 8305, Textile Fabrics. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8305-00-059-5074: Features Provided: UNSHRUNK; Cloth Weight: 0.400 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MINIMUM AND 1.250 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MAXIMUM OZ; Color: WHITE BOTH SIDES; Width: 30.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
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.