ASTM D2053-99(2022)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Light
Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Light
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is useful in determining if the loss of color due to light exposure is satisfactory for the intended end-use.
5.2 This test method is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments because the method has been used extensively in the trade for acceptance testing.
5.2.1 If there are differences of practical significance between reported test results for two laboratories (or more), comparative tests should be performed to determine if their is a statistical bias between them, using competent statistical assistance. As a minimum, the test samples should be used that are as homogeneous as possible, that are drawn from the material from which the disparate test results were obtained, and that are randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory for testing. Other materials with established test values may be used for this purpose. The test results from the two laboratories should be compared using a statistical test for unpaired data, at a probability level chosen prior to the testing series. If a bias is found, either its cause must be found and corrected, or future test results must be adjusted in consideration of the known bias.
5.3 The test method(s) in this standard along with those in Test Methods D2051, D2052, D2054, D2057, D2058, D2059, D2060, D2061, and D2062 are a collection of proven zipper test methods. They can be used as aids in the evaluation of zippers without the need for a thorough knowledge of zippers. The enumerated test methods do not provide for the evaluation of all zipper properties. Besides those properties measured by means of the enumerated test methods there are other properties that may be important for the satisfactory performance of a zipper. Test methods for measuring those properties have not been published either because no practical methods have yet been developed or because a valid evaluation of the information resulting from existing unpublished methods requires an intimate and...
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the alteration in shade of the textile portion of zippers when exposed to light, regardless of the materials of manufacture.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 28-Feb-2022
- Technical Committee
- D13 - Textiles
- Drafting Committee
- D13.54 - Subassemblies
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2017
- Effective Date
- 15-Sep-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2014
- Effective Date
- 15-Jun-2013
- Effective Date
- 15-Jun-2013
- Effective Date
- 15-May-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2012
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2012
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2010
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2010
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2010
Overview
ASTM D2053-99(2022): Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Light provides a reliable method for determining the alteration in shade (colorfastness) of the textile portion of zippers when exposed to artificial light. This standard is widely used across industries to evaluate whether the loss of color due to light exposure is within acceptable limits for intended end-use applications. Developed by ASTM International, this test method supports quality assurance, product development, and acceptance testing of zippers, regardless of their material of manufacture.
Key Topics
- Colorfastness Determination:
- Evaluates alteration in shade on zipper tapes and chains after exposure to artificial light sources.
- Uses the AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change to assess and rate the degree of fading.
- Sampling Methodology:
- Primary sampling units are drawn randomly from shipping cartons.
- Laboratory sampling units involve taking one zipper at random from each primary unit for testing.
- Testing Procedures:
- Specimens are exposed front-face up with a portion covered, following AATCC Test Method 16 protocols.
- Assessment is based on hours of exposure to light or AATCC fading units, and degree of fading is documented.
- Interlaboratory Comparison:
- Outlines steps if significant discrepancies occur between labs, including statistical assessments and random sample allocation.
- Scope and Limitations:
- Applies to zippers with textile components, independent of specific material types.
- The standard itself does not address every safety, health, or regulatory concern and places that responsibility on the user.
Applications
Adherence to ASTM D2053-99(2022) is essential in various sectors, ensuring zipper performance and durability under light exposure:
- Textile and Apparel Manufacturing:
- Used in product development to verify that zippers meet customer expectations for color retention, particularly in garments and accessories exposed to sunlight or artificial lighting.
- Quality Control in Supply Chains:
- Supports acceptance testing for commercial shipments, fostering consistency and reliability in zipper performance between suppliers and manufacturers.
- Contract and Specification Compliance:
- Enables manufacturers to meet contract requirements related to colorfastness and avoid costly returns or customer dissatisfaction.
- Laboratory Testing and Research:
- Facilitates standardized assessment and reporting for research and development projects involving zipper components.
Related Standards
Several additional ASTM and AATCC standards are referenced in and complement ASTM D2053-99(2022):
- ASTM D2051: Durability of Finish of Zippers to Laundering
- ASTM D2052: Colorfastness of Zippers to Dry-Cleaning
- ASTM D2054: Colorfastness of Zipper Tapes to Crocking
- ASTM D2057: Colorfastness of Zippers to Laundering
- ASTM D2058: Durability of Finish of Zippers to Drycleaning
- ASTM D2059: Resistance of Zippers to Salt Spray (Fog)
- ASTM D2060: Measuring Zipper Dimensions
- ASTM D2061: Strength Tests for Zippers
- ASTM D2062: Operability of Zippers
- AATCC Test Method 16: Colorfastness to Light
- AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change: Used for evaluation of fading
Practical Value
Adopting ASTM D2053-99(2022) ensures that zippers are evaluated for colorfastness using internationally recognized procedures. This supports product performance, consistency, and compliance throughout the textile and apparel industry. Manufacturers, quality control professionals, and laboratory personnel benefit from a standardized approach to measuring colorfastness to light, reducing risk and enhancing product satisfaction.
Keywords: ASTM D2053-99, zipper colorfastness, colorfastness to light, textile testing standards, AATCC, zipper testing, apparel quality, light exposure testing, international standards for zippers
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ASTM D2053-99(2022) is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Light". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 This test method is useful in determining if the loss of color due to light exposure is satisfactory for the intended end-use. 5.2 This test method is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments because the method has been used extensively in the trade for acceptance testing. 5.2.1 If there are differences of practical significance between reported test results for two laboratories (or more), comparative tests should be performed to determine if their is a statistical bias between them, using competent statistical assistance. As a minimum, the test samples should be used that are as homogeneous as possible, that are drawn from the material from which the disparate test results were obtained, and that are randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory for testing. Other materials with established test values may be used for this purpose. The test results from the two laboratories should be compared using a statistical test for unpaired data, at a probability level chosen prior to the testing series. If a bias is found, either its cause must be found and corrected, or future test results must be adjusted in consideration of the known bias. 5.3 The test method(s) in this standard along with those in Test Methods D2051, D2052, D2054, D2057, D2058, D2059, D2060, D2061, and D2062 are a collection of proven zipper test methods. They can be used as aids in the evaluation of zippers without the need for a thorough knowledge of zippers. The enumerated test methods do not provide for the evaluation of all zipper properties. Besides those properties measured by means of the enumerated test methods there are other properties that may be important for the satisfactory performance of a zipper. Test methods for measuring those properties have not been published either because no practical methods have yet been developed or because a valid evaluation of the information resulting from existing unpublished methods requires an intimate and... SCOPE 1.1 This test method covers the determination of the alteration in shade of the textile portion of zippers when exposed to light, regardless of the materials of manufacture. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 This test method is useful in determining if the loss of color due to light exposure is satisfactory for the intended end-use. 5.2 This test method is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments because the method has been used extensively in the trade for acceptance testing. 5.2.1 If there are differences of practical significance between reported test results for two laboratories (or more), comparative tests should be performed to determine if their is a statistical bias between them, using competent statistical assistance. As a minimum, the test samples should be used that are as homogeneous as possible, that are drawn from the material from which the disparate test results were obtained, and that are randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory for testing. Other materials with established test values may be used for this purpose. The test results from the two laboratories should be compared using a statistical test for unpaired data, at a probability level chosen prior to the testing series. If a bias is found, either its cause must be found and corrected, or future test results must be adjusted in consideration of the known bias. 5.3 The test method(s) in this standard along with those in Test Methods D2051, D2052, D2054, D2057, D2058, D2059, D2060, D2061, and D2062 are a collection of proven zipper test methods. They can be used as aids in the evaluation of zippers without the need for a thorough knowledge of zippers. The enumerated test methods do not provide for the evaluation of all zipper properties. Besides those properties measured by means of the enumerated test methods there are other properties that may be important for the satisfactory performance of a zipper. Test methods for measuring those properties have not been published either because no practical methods have yet been developed or because a valid evaluation of the information resulting from existing unpublished methods requires an intimate and... SCOPE 1.1 This test method covers the determination of the alteration in shade of the textile portion of zippers when exposed to light, regardless of the materials of manufacture. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D2053-99(2022) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 61.040 - Headgear. Clothing accessories. Fastening of clothing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D2053-99(2022) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D123-17, ASTM D123-15b, ASTM D123-15a, ASTM D123-15, ASTM D2060-14, ASTM D123-13ae1, ASTM D123-13a, ASTM D123-13, ASTM D123-12e1, ASTM D123-12, ASTM D2050-11, ASTM D2050-11e1, ASTM D2052-05(2010), ASTM D2054-99(2010), ASTM D2060-00(2010). Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D2053 − 99 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Test Method for
Colorfastness of Zippers to Light
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2053; 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 D2059 Test Method for Resistance of Zippers to Salt Spray
(Fog)
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the altera-
D2060 Test Methods for Measuring Zipper Dimensions
tion in shade of the textile portion of zippers when exposed to
D2061 Test Methods for Strength Tests for Zippers
light, regardless of the materials of manufacture.
D2062 Test Methods for Operability of Zippers
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
2.2 AATCC Methods:
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
Test Method 16 Colorfastness to Light
provided for information only and are not considered standard. 3
AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Evaluation Procedure 1 Gray Scale for Color Change
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of zipper terms used in this
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
standard, refer to Terminology D2050. For definitions of other
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
textile terminology used in this standard, refer to Terminology
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
D123.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4. Summary of Test Method
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.1 A specimen of zipper tape and chain is exposed to
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
continuous artificial light for a predetermined period of expo-
sure. Fading of the specimen is evaluated and rated by means
2. Referenced Documents
of the AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
5. Significance and Use
D2050 Terminology Relating to Subassemblies Used in the
5.1 This test method is useful in determining if the loss of
Manufacture of Textiles
color due to light exposure is satisfactory for the intended
D2051 Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers to
end-use.
Laundering
5.2 This test method is considered satisfactory for accep-
D2052 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Dry-
tance testing of commercial shipments because the method has
cleaning
been used extensively in the trade for acceptance testing.
D2054 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zipper Tapes to
5.2.1 If there are differences of practical significance be-
Crocking
tween reported test results for two laboratories (or more),
D2057 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Laun-
comparative tests should be performed to determine if their is
dering
a statistical bias between them, using competent statistical
D2058 Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers to
assistance.As a minimum, the test samples should be used that
Drycleaning
are as homogeneous as possible, that are drawn from the
material from which the disparate test results were obtained,
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 on Textiles
and that are randomly assigned in equal numbers to each
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.54 on Subassemblies.This test
method was developed in cooperation with the Slide Fastener Association, Inc.
laboratory for testing. Other materials with established test
Current edition approved March 1, 2022. Published March 2022. Originally
values may be used for this purpose. The test results from the
approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D2053 – 99(2015).
two laboratories should be compared using a statistical test for
DOI: 10.1520/D2053-99R22.
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