ASTM_D_4465_-_05_2021.pdf

Designation:D446505(Reapproved 2021)Standard Performance Specification forZippers for Dungarees,Jeans,and Work Trousers1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4465;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This performance specification covers zippers to be usedas fly closures in dungarees,jeans,and work trousers madefrom heavy denim or other durable fabric,approximately475 g m2(14 oz/yd2).1.2 Zippers covered by this specification may be satisfac-tory for lighter weight denim and other fabrics.1.2.1 When lighter weight material is being used,consider-ation should be given to the zipper size and slider type becauseof their effect on the appearance of the zipper installation area.1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.The values given in parentheses after SI units areprovided for information only and are not considered standard.1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD2050 Terminology Relating to Subassemblies Used in theManufacture of TextilesD2057 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Laun-deringD2060 Test Methods for Measuring Zipper DimensionsD2061 Test Methods for Strength Tests for ZippersD2062 Test Methods for Operability of ZippersD2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens forTextiles(Withdrawn 2008)33.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 denim,na durable woven twill fabric,usually of allcotton or a blend of cotton and man-made fibers,made from avariety of yarn numbers,and in various fabric weights,colors,designs,and finishes.3.1.1.1 DiscussionTraditionally,denim is made with in-digo blue dyed cotton warp and undyed or tinted filling.Denimfabrics are used for many types of garments including workclothes,sportswear,dresswear,and home furnishings.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 jeans,na style of trousers made of a twill fabric usedas sportswear and work clothing.3.2.2 dungaree,ntrousers made from denim and designedfor general heavy work wear.3.2.3 trouser,na garment that closes at the waist andcovers the lower body to the crotch and each leg from the waistto the ankle.3.3 For other textile terminology used in this specification,refer to Terminology D123.For definitions of zipper termsused in this specification,refer to Terminology D2050.4.Specification Requirements4.1 The properties of zippers for dungarees,jeans,and worktrousers shall conform to the specification requirements inTable 1.5.Significance and Use5.1 This specification serves as a guide for the purchase ofzippers 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 therequirements listed in Table 1 of this specification.5.3 It is recognized that for purposes of fashion or aestheticsthe ultimate consumer may find acceptable dungarees,jeans,orwork trousers,having zippers that do not conform to all of therequirements in Table 1.Therefore,one or more of the1This performance specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM CommitteeD13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.54 onSubassemblies.This performance specification was developed in cooperation withthe Slide Fastener Association,Inc.Current edition approved July 1,2021.Published July 2021.Originally approvedin 1985.Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D4465 05(2015).DOI:10.1520/D4465-05R21.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1requirements listed in Table 1 may be modified by agreementbetween the purchaser and the supplier.5.3.1 In such cases,and references to this specification shallspecify that:This zipper meets Performance SpecificationD4465 except for the following characteristic