The Thread, cataloged under National Stock Number 8310-00-240-4085, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8310 (Yarn and Thread) of the Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel, Shoes, Tents group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 9 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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
8310-00-240-4085
Item Name
Thread
FSC / FSG
8310 / 83 — Yarn and Thread
Status
ACTIVE
Length
10.000 YARDS NOMINAL
Finishing Twist Type
S-TWIST
Surface Condition
SOFT
Departure From Cited Designator
AS MODIFIED BY COLOR AND FINISHING TWIST TYPE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data
II TYPE AND 2 CLASS
Size Designator
D
Physical Form
SPOOL
Ply Quantity
3
Color
BLUE
Unable to Decode
UNABLE TO DECODE
Material
SILK OVERALL
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 Items9
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
8310-00-261-8949POSSIBLE MATCH
THREAD
Possible match (shared part number)
8310-00-270-1321POSSIBLE MATCH
THREAD
Possible match (shared part number)
8310-00-270-1328POSSIBLE MATCH
THREAD
Possible match (shared part number)
8310-00-270-1342POSSIBLE MATCH
THREAD
Possible match (shared part number)
8310-00-270-1343POSSIBLE MATCH
THREAD
Possible match (shared part number)
8310-00-270-1345POSSIBLE MATCH
THREAD
Possible match (shared part number)
8310-00-451-6178POSSIBLE MATCH
THREAD
Possible match (shared part number)
8310-00-641-8539POSSIBLE MATCH
THREAD
Possible match (shared part number)
8310-00-762-7589POSSIBLE MATCH
THREAD
Possible match (shared part number)
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
VT301
4/1Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
4
3/1Design control — primary reference
Coats and Clark Inc
Related Parts
8310-00-261-8949POSSIBLE MATCH
THREAD
8310-00-270-1321POSSIBLE MATCH
THREAD
8310-00-270-1328POSSIBLE MATCH
THREAD
8310-00-270-1342POSSIBLE MATCH
THREAD
8310-00-270-1343POSSIBLE MATCH
THREAD
8310-00-270-1345POSSIBLE MATCH
THREAD
8310-00-451-6178POSSIBLE MATCH
THREAD
8310-00-641-8539POSSIBLE MATCH
THREAD
8310-00-762-7589POSSIBLE MATCH
THREAD
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 8310-00-240-4085?
NSN 8310-00-240-4085 is a Thread, classified under FSC 8310, Yarn and Thread. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 8310-00-240-4085?
9 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8310-00-261-8949, 8310-00-270-1321, 8310-00-270-1328. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 8310-00-240-4085?
Key specifications for 8310-00-240-4085: Length: 10.000 YARDS NOMINAL; Finishing Twist Type: S-TWIST; Surface Condition: SOFT; Departure From Cited Designator: AS MODIFIED BY COLOR AND FINISHING TWIST TYPE. 11 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8310-00-240-4085 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.