The Thread, cataloged under National Stock Number 8310-00-261-8949, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8310 (Yarn and Thread) of the Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel, Shoes, Tents group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 8 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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
8310-00-261-8949
Item Name
Thread
FSC / FSG
8310 / 83 — Yarn and Thread
Status
ACTIVE
Length
3200.000 YARDS NOMINAL
Finishing Twist Type
Z-TWIST
Surface Condition
SOFT
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data
I TYPE
Size Designator
O
Physical Form
TUBE
Ply Quantity
3
Color
TAUPE, COLOR ASSN OF THE US, 66032
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 Items8
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a 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
V-T-301
5/1Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
AA-A-50196
4/1Identification reference
Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
Related Parts
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 8310-00-261-8949?
NSN 8310-00-261-8949 is a Thread, classified under FSC 8310, Yarn and Thread. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 8310-00-261-8949?
8 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8310-00-270-1321, 8310-00-270-1328, 8310-00-270-1342. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 8310-00-261-8949?
Key specifications for 8310-00-261-8949: Length: 3200.000 YARDS NOMINAL; Finishing Twist Type: Z-TWIST; Surface Condition: SOFT; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: I TYPE. 9 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8310-00-261-8949 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.