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.
SCOPE
1.1 This performance specification covers zippers to be used as fly closures in dungarees made from heavy denim, 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 other acceptable metric units or in other units shall be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other, without combining values in any way.

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Designation: D4465 – 05
Standard Performance Specification for
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Zippers for Dungaress, 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 denim, n—a durable woven twill fabric, usually of all
cotton or a blend of cotton and man-made fibers, made from a
1.1 Thisperformancespecificationcoverszipperstobeused
variety of yarn numbers, and in various fabric weights, colors,
as fly closures in dungarees, jeans and work trousers made
designs, and finishes.
from heavy denim or other durable fabric, approximately 475
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3.1.1.1 Discussion—Traditionally, denim is made with in-
g/m (14 oz/yd ).
digo blue dyed cotton warp and undyed or tinted filling. Denim
1.2 Zippers covered by this specification may be satisfac-
fabrics are used for many types of garments including work
tory for lighter weight denim and other fabrics.
clothes, sportswear, dresswear, and home furnishings.
1.2.1 When lighter weight material is being used, consider-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
ation should be given to the zipper size and slider type because
3.2.1 jeans, n—a style of trousers made of a twill fabric
of their effect on the appearance of the zipper installation area.
used as sportswear and work clothing.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3.2.2 dungaree, n—trousers made from denim and designed
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
for general heavy work wear.
2. Referenced Documents 3.2.3 trouser, n—a garment that closes at the waist and
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covers the lower body to the crotch and each leg from the waist
2.1 ASTM Standards:
to the ankle.
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
3.3 For other textile terminology used in this specification,
D2050 Terminology Relating to Subassemblies
refer to Terminology D123. For definitions of zipper terms
D2057 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Laun-
used in this specification, refer to Terminology D2050.
dering
D2060 Test Methods for Measuring Zipper Dimensions
4. Specification Requirements
D2061 Test Methods for Strength Tests for Zippers
4.1 The properties of zippers for dungarees, jeans and work
D2062 Test Methods for Operability of Zippers
trousers shall conform to the specification requirements in
D2905 PracticeforStatementsonNumberofSpecimensfor
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Textiles
5. Significance and Use
3. Terminology
5.1 This specification serves as a guide for the purchase of
3.1 Definitions:
zippers to be used for dungarees, jeans or work trousers.
5.2 Uponagreementbetweenthepurchaserandthesupplier,
zippers intended for this end-use should meet all of the
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This performance specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee
requirements listed in Table 1 of this specification.
D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.54 on
5.3 It is recognized that for purposes of fashion or aesthetics
Subassemblies. This performance specification was developed in cooperation with
the Slide Fastener Association, Inc. the ultimate consumer may find acceptable dungarees, jeans or
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2005. Published October 2005. Originally
work trousers, having zippers that do not conform to all of the
approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as D4465 – 97. DOI:
requirements in Table 1. Therefore, one or more of the
10.1520/D4465-05.
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requirements listed in Table 1 may be modified by agreement
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
between the purchaser and the supplier.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
5.3.1 In such cases, and references to this specification shall
the ASTM website.
3 specify that: This zipper meets Performance Specification
Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced
on www.astm.org. D4465 except for the following characteristic(s).
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D4465 – 05
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 l
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