Because We Aliens

"Because we Aliens" IRONIC Anti-Zionist Jacket.

Department of Apparel & Textile Regulation
Bureau of Standardized Garments (BSG)
File No.: AP-2024-EMB-11763
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED // PUBLIC RELEASE
Date Issued: 24/04/2024

OFFICIAL SPECIFICATION DOCUMENT

EMBROIDERED HOODIE/JACKET – OPERATIONAL & CASUAL WEAR

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

• Item Designation: BSG-24-HJ ("Patriot Series" Embroidered Hoodie/Jacket)

• Purpose: Authorized for civilian and departmental use under Public Engagement Directive 12.45.

• Authorized Wearers:

  • Federal employees (Tier 1 clearance or below)

  • Approved contractors (with BSG-issued ID)

  • Public distribution via "Unity Apparel Initiative" (limited quantities)

2. MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Fabric Composition:

  • Primary Material: 80% Cotton, 20% Polyester (FR-treated variant available for field personnel)

  • Weight: 320 GSM (thermal-lined option for winter deployment)

  • Color Options:

    • Standard: "Federal Navy" (PMS 282 C)

    • Hi-Vis Variant: "Safety Orange" (PMS 158 C) for field crews

• Lining: Anti-pill polyester fleece (150GSM)

• Reinforcements: Triple-stitched seams, YKK® zippers, rib-knit storm cuffs

3. EMBROIDERY REQUIREMENTS

• Design:

  • Left Chest:

    • Agency Seal: 2.25" diameter (BSG eagle emblem, gold thread #4523)

    • Text Arc: "DEPARTMENT OF B.S.G." (10pt font, satin stitch)

  • Back (Optional):

    • Large-scale embroidered motto: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (4" height, Old English font)

  • Thread: Madeira PolyNeon® (UV-resistant), 40-weight

• Tolerances:

  • ±0.1" alignment error permitted

  • Zero loose threads upon inspection

4. PRODUCTION & COMPLIANCE

• Manufacturer:

  • Prime Vendor: Liberty Stitchwork's LLC (Contract #BSG-2024-APP-555)

  • Backup Vendor: Shield Textile Co. (Domestic Production Mandate)

• Compliance Standards:

  • LABOR: FLSA-compliant, DCAMM-certified facilities

  • SAFETY: OEKO-TEX® 100 (Lead/Cadmium-free), CPSC flammability pass

  • DURABILITY: 75+ wash cycles (AATCC-135) without fade

• Labeling:

  • Neck Tag: "BSG-24-HJ // MADE IN USA // LOT: [XXXXX]"

  • Hidden RFID: Woven into care label (NFC-enabled for inventory scans)

5. DISTRIBUTION & USE

• Issuance Protocol:

  • Federal Employees: 1 unit/year via GSA Advantage! (Form BSG-11763 required)

  • Public: Voucher redemption at approved retailers (while supplies last)

• Wear Guidelines:

  • Prohibited: Tactical ops, high-heat environments (>90°C)

  • Alterations: Tailoring allowed only at BSG-certified vendors

6. REVISION HISTORY

• v1.0: Initial spec (05/01/2024)

• v1.1: Added hi-vis variant (24/04/2024)

APPROVED BY:
J. R. Callahan
Title: Director, Bureau of Standardized Garments

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!