The Thread, cataloged under National Stock Number 8310-00-253-0249, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8310 (Yarn and Thread) of the Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel, Shoes, Tents group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8310-00-253-0249 |
| Item Name | Thread |
| FSC / FSG | 8310 / 83 — Yarn and Thread |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 500.000 YARDS NOMINAL |
| Finishing Twist Type | S-TWIST |
| Surface Condition | SOFT |
| Departure From Cited Designator | AS MOD BY PAC BWCJ |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | III TYPE AND 1 CLASS |
| Size Designator | 3 |
| Physical Form | BALL |
| Ply Quantity | 1 |
| Color | WHITE, NATURAL, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 66049 |
| Material | FLAX OVERALL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| A-A-50197 | 4/1 Identification reference Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC |
| V-T-291 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8310-00-253-0249 is a Thread, classified under FSC 8310, Yarn and Thread. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8310-00-634-5732. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8310-00-253-0249: Length: 500.000 YARDS NOMINAL; Finishing Twist Type: S-TWIST; Surface Condition: SOFT; Departure From Cited Designator: AS MOD BY PAC BWCJ. 10 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.