ASTM D4465-05(2010)

Standard Performance Specification for Zippers for Denim Dungarees

ABSTRACT
This performance specification covers zippers to be used as fly closures in dungarees, jeans, and work trousers made from heavy denim or other durable fabric. Zippers covered here may be satisfactorily used for lighter weight denim and other fabrics as well, however, consideration should be given to the zipper size and slider type because of their effect on the appearance of the zipper installation area. Zippers shall be suitably sampled and tested, and shall adhere accordingly to the following requirements: element pull-off resistance; element slippage resistance; crosswise chain strength; bottom stop holding-stringer separation strength; top stop holding strength; slider lock holding strength (positive and ratchet lock); slider deflection and recovery after pull (deflection and permanent set); resistance to pull-off of slider pull; slider operability on chain; longitudinal dimensional change after laundering (normal and low shrinkage level); and colorfastness to laundering (color change and staining). It is recognized that for purposes of fashion or aesthetics the ultimate consumer may find acceptable trousers having zippers that do not conform to all of these requirements. Therefore, one or more of the requirements may be modified by agreement between the purchaser and the supplier.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This specification serves as a guide for the purchase of zippers to be used for dungarees, jeans or work trousers.
Upon agreement between the purchaser and the supplier, zippers intended for this end-use should meet all of the requirements listed in Table 1 of this specification.
It is recognized that for purposes of fashion or aesthetics the ultimate consumer may find acceptable dungarees, jeans or work trousers, having zippers that do not conform to all of the requirements in Table 1. Therefore, one or more of the requirements listed in Table 1 may be modified by agreement between the purchaser and the supplier.
In such cases, and references to this specification shall specify that: This zipper meets Performance Specification D4465 except for the following characteristic(s).
Where no prepurchase agreement has been reached between the purchaser and the supplier, and in case of controversy, the requirements listed in Table 1 are intended to be used as a guide only. As noted in 5.3 ultimate consumer demands dictate varying performance parameters for any particular style of zipper.
The uses and significance of particular properties and test methods are discussed in the appropriate sections of the specified test methods.
SCOPE
1.1 This performance specification covers zippers to be used as fly closures in dungarees, jeans and work trousers made from heavy denim or other durable fabric, approximately 475 g/m2  (14 oz/yd2).
1.2 Zippers covered by this specification may be satisfactory for lighter weight denim and other fabrics.
1.2.1 When lighter weight material is being used, consideration should be given to the zipper size and slider type because of their effect on the appearance of the zipper installation area.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2010
• ICS: 61.020 - Clothes
• Technical Committee: D13 - Textiles
• Drafting Committee: D13.54 - Subassemblies

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D4465-05 - Standard Performance Specification for Zippers for Denim Dungarees
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D4465 −05(Reapproved 2010)
Standard Performance Specification for
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Zippers for Dungarees, Jeans and Work Trousers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4465; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.1.1 Discussion—Traditionally, denim is made with in-
digo blue dyed cotton warp and undyed or tinted filling. Denim
1.1 Thisperformancespecificationcoverszipperstobeused
fabrics are used for many types of garments including work
as fly closures in dungarees, jeans and work trousers made
clothes, sportswear, dresswear, and home furnishings.
from heavy denim or other durable fabric, approximately 475
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g/m (14 oz/yd ). 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 jeans, n—astyleoftrousersmadeofatwillfabricused
1.2 Zippers covered by this specification may be satisfac-
as sportswear and work clothing.
tory for lighter weight denim and other fabrics.
3.2.2 dungaree, n—trousers made from denim and designed
1.2.1 When lighter weight material is being used, consider-
for general heavy work wear.
ation should be given to the zipper size and slider type because
of their effect on the appearance of the zipper installation area.
3.2.3 trouser, n—a garment that closes at the waist and
covers the lower body to the crotch and each leg from the waist
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
to the ankle.
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
3.3 For other textile terminology used in this specification,
2. Referenced Documents
refer to Terminology D123. For definitions of zipper terms
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
used in this specification, refer to Terminology D2050.
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
4. Specification Requirements
D2050 Terminology Relating to Fasteners and Closures
Used with Textiles
4.1 The properties of zippers for dungarees, jeans and work
D2057 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Laun-
trousers shall conform to the specification requirements in
dering
Table 1.
D2060 Test Methods for Measuring Zipper Dimensions
D2061 Test Methods for Strength Tests for Zippers 5. Significance and Use
D2062 Test Methods for Operability of Zippers
5.1 This specification serves as a guide for the purchase of
D2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for
zippers to be used for dungarees, jeans or work trousers.
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Textiles (Withdrawn 2008)
5.2 Uponagreementbetweenthepurchaserandthesupplier,
3. Terminology
zippers intended for this end-use should meet all of the
requirements listed in Table 1 of this specification.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 denim, n—a durable woven twill fabric, usually of all
5.3 It is recognized that for purposes of fashion or aesthetics
cotton or a blend of cotton and man-made fibers, made from a
the ultimate consumer may find acceptable dungarees, jeans or
variety of yarn numbers, and in various fabric weights, colors,
work trousers, having zippers that do not conform to all of the
designs, and finishes.
requirements in Table 1. Therefore, one or more of the
requirements listed in Table 1 may be modified by agreement
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This performance specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee between the purchaser and the supplier.
D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.54 on
5.3.1 In such cases, and references to this specification shall
Subassemblies. This performance specification was developed in cooperation with
specify that: This zipper meets Performance Specification
the Slide Fastener Association, Inc.
D4465 except for the following characteristic(s).
Current edition approved June 1, 2010. Published September 2010. Originally
approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D4465 – 05. DOI:
5.4 Where no prepurchase agreement has been reached
10.1520/D4465-05R10.
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between the purchaser and the supplier, and in case of
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
controversy, the requirements listed in Table 1 are intended to
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
be used as a guide only. As noted in 5.3 ultimate consumer
the ASTM website.
3 demands dictate varying performance parameters for any
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. particular style of zipper.
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TABLE 1 Specification Requi
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D4465–05 Designation: D4465 – 05 (Reapproved 2010)
Standard Performance Specification for
1
Zippers for Dungareses, Jeans and Work Trousers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4465; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This performance specification covers zippers to be used as fly closures in dungarees, jeans and work trousers made from
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heavy denim or other durable fabric, approximately 475 g/m (14 oz/yd ).
1.2 Zippers covered by this specification may be satisfactory for lighter weight denim and other fabrics.
1.2.1 When lighter weight material is being used, consideration should be given to the zipper size and slider type because of
their effect on the appearance of the zipper installation area.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D2050 Terminology Relating to Subassemblies
D2057 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Laundering
D2060 Test Methods for Measuring Zipper Dimensions
D2061 Test Methods for Strength Tests for Zippers
D2062 Test Methods for Operability of Zippers
D2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens for Textiles
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 denim, n—a durable woven twill fabric, usually of all cotton or a blend of cotton and man-made fibers, made from a
variety of yarn numbers, and in various fabric weights, colors, designs, and finishes.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—Traditionally, denim is made with indigo blue dyed cotton warp and undyed or tinted filling. Denim fabrics
are used for many types of garments including work clothes, sportswear, dresswear, and home furnishings.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 jeans, n—a style of trousers made of a twill fabric used as sportswear and work clothing.
3.2.2 dungaree, n—trousers made from denim and designed for general heavy work wear.
3.2.3 trouser, n—a garment that closes at the waist and covers the lower body to the crotch and each leg from the waist to the
ankle.
3.3 For other textile terminology used in this specification, refer to Terminology D123. For definitions of zipper terms used in
this specification, refer to Terminology D2050.
4. Specification Requirements
4.1 The properties of zippers for dungarees, jeans and work trousers shall conform to the specification requirements in Table
1.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This specification serves as a guide for the purchase of zippers to be used for dungarees, jeans or work trousers.
5.2 Upon agreement between the purchaser and the supplier, zippers intended for this end-use should meet all of the
requirements listed in Table 1 of this specification.
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This performance specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 onTextiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.54 on Subassemblies.
This performance specification was developed in cooperation with the Slide Fastener Association, Inc.
Current edition approved Sept.June 1, 2005.2010. Published October 2005.September 2010. Originally approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 19972005 as
D4465–97.D4465 – 05. DOI: 10.1520/D4465-05R10.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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TABLE 1 Specification Requirements for Zippers for Dungaree, Jeans and Work Trousers
Characteristics Requirement Section
Element pull-off 62 N (14 lbf), min 7.1
Element slippage 44 N (10 lbf), min 7.2
Crosswise strength 578 N (130 lbf), min 7.3
Bottom stop holding—stringer separation 111 N (25 lbf), min 7.4
Top stop holding 111 N (25 lbf), min 7.5
Slider lock holding
Positive lock 111 N (25 lbf), min 7.6
Ratchet lock 31N(7lbf), min 7.6
Slider deflection and recovery—Pull Method:
Deflection 0.254 mm (0.010 in.), max 7.7
Permanent set 0.127 mm (0.005 in.), max
Resistance to pull-off of slider pull 111 N (25 lbf), min 7.8
Operabili
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