The Cloth Elastique, cataloged under National Stock Number 8305-01-084-1657, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8305 (Textile Fabrics) of the Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel, Shoes, Tents group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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
8305-01-084-1657
Item Name
Cloth Elastique
FSC / FSG
8305 / 83 — Textile Fabrics
Status
ACTIVE
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 Items5
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
8305-01-084-1658POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,ELASTIQUE
Possible match (shared part number)
8305-01-084-1661POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,ELASTIQUE
Possible match (shared part number)
8305-01-084-1667POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,ELASTIQUE
Possible match (shared part number)
8305-01-084-1668POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,ELASTIQUE
Possible match (shared part number)
8305-01-591-7978POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,ELASTIQUE
Possible match (shared part number)
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
MIL-DTL-3738L
4/1Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
8305-01-084-1658POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,ELASTIQUE
8305-01-084-1661POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,ELASTIQUE
8305-01-084-1667POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,ELASTIQUE
8305-01-084-1668POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,ELASTIQUE
8305-01-591-7978POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,ELASTIQUE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 8305-01-084-1657?
NSN 8305-01-084-1657 is a Cloth Elastique, classified under FSC 8305, Textile Fabrics. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 8305-01-084-1657?
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8305-01-084-1658, 8305-01-084-1661, 8305-01-084-1667. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 8305-01-084-1657?
Key specifications for 8305-01-084-1657: Special Features: CLOTH ELASTIQUE, WOOL, TYPE III, ARMY BLUE 151, SPONGED, 56 INCH WIDTH IN. 0 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8305-01-084-1657 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.