ASTM D2058-87(1997)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers to Drycleaning
Standard Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers to Drycleaning
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the durability of the enamel or other decorative coating of zippers when subjected to drycleaning.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.>
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Designation: D 2058 – 87 (Reapproved 1997)
Standard Test Method for
Durability of Finish of Zippers to Drycleaning
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2058; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope terminology used in this standard refer to Terminology D 123.
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the dura-
4. Summary of Test Method
bility of the enamel or other decorative coating of zippers when
4.1 A specimen is agitated in a solution of solvent and a
subjected to drycleaning.
drycleaning detergent with steel balls to simulate the action
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
that occurs in a drycleaning machine.
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5. Significance and Use
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 This test method is useful for determining the effect of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
repeated drycleaning on the appearance of the decorative
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
coating of a zipper.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.2 This test method is considered satisfactory for accep-
tance testing of commercial shipments since the method has
2. Referenced Documents
been used extensively in the trade for acceptance testing.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2 5.2.1 In case of a dispute arising from differences in
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
2 reported test results when using Test Method D 2058 for
D 2050 Terminology Relating to Zippers
acceptance testing of commercial shipments, the purchaser and
D 2051 Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers to
the supplier should conduct comparative tests to determine if
Laundering
there is a statistical bias between their laboratories. Competent
D 2052 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Dry-
statistical assistance is recommended for the investigation of
cleaning
2 bias. As a minimum, the two parties should take a group of test
D 2053 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Light
specimens that are as homogeneous as possible and that are
D 2054 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zipper Tapes to
2 from a lot of material of the type in question. The test
Crocking
specimens should then be randomly assigned in equal numbers
D 2057 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Laun-
2 to each laboratory for testing. The average results from the two
dering
laboratories should be compared using Student’s t-test for
D 2059 Test Method for Resistance of Zippers to Salt Spray
2 unpaired data and an acceptable probability level chosen by the
(Fog)
2 two parties before the testing is begun. If a bias is found, either
D 2060 Test Methods for Measuring Zipper Dimensions
2 its cause must be found and corrected or the purchaser and
D 2061 Test Methods for Strength Tests for Zippers
2 supplier must agree to interpret future test results in the light of
D 2062 Test Methods for Operability of Zippers
the known bias.
2.2 AATCC Method:
5.3 The method(s) in the standard along with those in Test
Method 86 Drycleaning: Durability of Applied Designs and
3 Methods D 2051, D 2052, D 2053, D 2054, D 2057, D 2059,
Finishes
D 2060, D 2061, and D 2062 are a collection of proven test
3. Terminology methods. They can be used as aids in the evaluation of zippers
without the need for a thorough knowledge of zippers. The
3.1 Definitions:
enumerated test methods do not provide for the evaluation of
3.1.1 For definitions of zipper terms used in this test method
all zipper properties. Besides those properties measured by
refer to Terminology D 2050. For definitions of other textile
means of the enumerated test methods there are other proper-
ties that may be important for the satisfactory performance of
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-13 on
a zipper. Test methods for measuring those properties have not
Textiles, and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.54 on Subassemblies.
The method was developed in cooperation with the Slide Fastener Assn. Inc. been published either because no practical methods have yet
Current edition approved Feb. 27, 1987. Published April 1987. Originally
been developed or because a valid evaluation of the informa-
published as D 2058 – 61 T. Last previous
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