ASTM D3692-89(1995)

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Designation: D 3692 – 89 (Reapproved 1995)
Standard Practice for
Selection of Zippers for Care-Labeled Apparel and
Household Furnishings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3692; 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 3.1.1 differential shrinkage, n—in zippers, the difference in
longitudinal dimensional change between the zipper tape and
1.1 This practice provides guidelines to the manufacturer
the fabric to which the zipper is attached.
for the selection of zippers to be used in garments and
3.1.2 shrinkage, n—a decrease in one or more dimensions
household furnishings that have care labels. The use of this
of an object or material.
practice will facilitate the selection of a zipper compatible with
3.1.2.1 Discussion—In zippers, usually only length shrink-
the end-item requirements. In the absence of complete knowl-
age is measured.
edge of end-item characteristics, it is not possible to stipulate
3.1.3 For definitions of other zipper terms used in this
specific universal characteristics for a care label. Therefore
practice, refer to Terminology D 2050. For definitions of terms
following initial selection, the chosen zipper should be tested
relating to care labeling, refer to Terminology D 3136. For
in a prototype item to confirm its suitability. Zipper properties
definitions of other textile terms, refer to Terminology D 123.
to be considered are those that may, following refurbishing, be
the ones likely to adversely affect the continued use and
4. Significance and Use
enjoyment of the item in which the zipper is installed.
4.1 This practice is useful for the selection of zippers that
1.2 The product characteristics evaluated by this practice
will be compatible with items to be care labeled.
are shrinkage, colorfastness, and ironing deformation.
4.2 This practice is useful as a guide for the selection of test
NOTE 1—Test methods of interest include Test Method D 2052, Test
methods to evaluate zipper properties that are relevant to
Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Dry Cleaning, Test Method
care-labeled items.
D 2053, Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Light, Test Method
D 2054, Test Method for Colorfastness of Zipper Tapes to Crocking, Test
5. General
Method D 2057, Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Laundering,
5.1 It is advisable that zippers be closed when items in
and Method D 2060, Method for Measuring Zipper Dimensions.
which they are installed are being laundered or dry cleaned.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
6. Shrinkage
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
6.1 Excessive differential shrinkage between the zipper and
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
the material into which it is installed can impair item appear-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ance and the functioning of the zipper. To avoid problems,
zippers need to have compatible but not necessarily equal
2. Referenced Documents
shrinkage to that of the fabric. The acceptable shrinkage
2.1 ASTM Standards:
differential may vary depending upon fabric weight and item
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
construction. The fabric weight, method of zipper installation,
D 2050 Terminology Relating to Zippers
and zipper shrinkage should be considered in determining how
D 3136 Terminology for Permanent Care Labels for Con-
much shrinkage differential is acceptable.
sumer Textile and Leather Products Other Than Carpets
6.2 Zipper shrinkage compatibility cannot be specified in
and Upholstery
absolute terms, therefore, it is essential that a preliminary
mock-up representing the planned zipper installation be con-
3. Terminology
structed and subjected to the proposed care refurbishing
3.1 Definitions:
procedure to determine the zipper shrinkage compatibility.
6.3 The following guidelines should prove helpful by mini-
1 mizing problems in the selecting of a compatible zipper based
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-13 on Textiles
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.54 on Subassemblies. This
on shrinkage.
practice was developed in cooperation with the Slide Fastener Association, Inc.
6.3.1 Lightweight Materials—Lightweight materials r
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