The Socks, cataloged under National Stock Number 8440-01-618-9628, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8440 (Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Men's) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 8440-01-618-9628 |
| Item Name | Socks |
| FSC / FSG | 8440 / 84 — Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Men's |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Size | MEDIUM |
| Color | GRAY/GREY OVERALL |
| Fiber Material | NYLON AND POLYESTER AND WOOL 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 |
|---|---|
| 50055 M | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Patagonia Works |
NSN 8440-01-618-9628 is a Socks, classified under FSC 8440, Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Men's. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8440-01-618-9628: Size: MEDIUM; Color: GRAY/GREY OVERALL; Special Features: MERINO WOOL/NYLON/POLYESTER/SPANDEX BLEND IS ITCH FREE AND MAINTAINS DURABILITY FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE SOCKS; EXCELLENT STRETCH AND RECOVERY; CALF HEIGHT; SHAPED CUSHIONING IN THE FOOTBED FOR EXTRA COMFORT OVER LONG MILEAGE; LOOPED LINTOE CONSTRUCTION CREATES THE SMALLEST AND FLATTEST SEAM POSSIBLE FOR ULTIMATE COMFORT; 62% MERINO WOOL/23% NYLON/12% POLYESTER/3% SPANDEX; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: LIGHTWEIGHT MERINO HIKING CREW SOCKS. 3 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.