Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Drycleaning

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Test Method D2052 is useful for testing to determine if the degree of alteration in shade is satisfactory for the intended end-use and for determining if unacceptable staining of color into adjacent fabric will occur.
Note 1: For guidance in evaluating the results of this test method, refer to Practice D3692.  
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 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 method(s) in this standard along with those in Test Methods D2051, D2053, 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 publishe...
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of change in shade and of staining of zipper stringers under drycleaning conditions. This test method is applicable to the textile portion of zipper stringers of all materials.  
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

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01-Mar-2017
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Overview

ASTM D2052-05(2022) - Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Drycleaning is an internationally recognized testing standard developed by ASTM International. This test method is designed to evaluate the change in color and the potential staining of zipper stringers under simulated drycleaning conditions. Its primary focus is on assessing the colorfastness of the textile portion of zip fasteners made from any material, ensuring product quality and consumer satisfaction in textile and apparel applications.

Key Topics

  • Colorfastness to Drycleaning: Determines if the shade alteration of zipper stringers remains within acceptable limits after exposure to drycleaning solvents and processes.
  • Assessment of Staining: Evaluates the risk of color transfer from zipper components to adjoining fabrics during drycleaning, using standardized test fabrics and rating scales.
  • Testing Procedures: Utilizes multi-fiber test fabrics and established scales such as the AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change and the Chromatic Transference Scale to accurately grade samples.
  • Sampling and Data Analysis: Stipulates random sampling methods and the importance of statistical analysis for interlaboratory consistency and bias detection.
  • Acceptance Testing: Widely used as an acceptance criterion for commercial zipper shipments, ensuring batch-to-batch quality control.

Applications

ASTM D2052-05(2022) is widely employed by:

  • Zipper Manufacturers: To test product durability and color stability before market release.
  • Textile and Apparel Brands: For quality assurance during product development and pre-shipment inspections.
  • Third-Party Testing Laboratories: As a routine evaluation for compliance with care labeling and customer requirements.
  • Procurement and Quality Control: Used in sourcing agreements to set clear expectations for colorfastness performance of zippers in finished products such as garments, bags, footwear, and upholstery.
  • Product Certification: Plays a role in certifying products intended for end-uses where routine drycleaning is expected.

By following this method, industry professionals can make informed decisions about the suitability of zippers for use in drycleanable textiles, reducing the risk of customer complaints due to color change or staining.

Related Standards

The colorfastness and durability of zippers are often evaluated in conjunction with other ASTM standards, including:

  • ASTM D2051 - Durability of Finish of Zippers to Laundering
  • ASTM D2053 - Colorfastness of Zippers to Light
  • 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
  • ASTM D2724 - Bond Strength of Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
  • AATCC Evaluation Procedures (Gray Scale for Color Change and Chromatic Transference Scale)
  • ASTM D3692 - Selection of Zippers for Care-Labeled Apparel and Household Furnishings

Practical Value

  • Product Reliability: Ensures that zippers maintain appearance and function after drycleaning, a key expectation for many apparel and home textile products.
  • Cost Savings: Prevents costly product recalls by identifying non-conforming zipper assemblies before distribution.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Supports brand reputation by reducing instances of color staining or visible shade change.
  • International Trade: Facilitates compliance with global quality and safety requirements, streamlining export and import operations.

Keywords: ASTM D2052, colorfastness of zippers, zipper testing, textile standards, drycleaning, quality assurance, apparel testing, fabric staining, zipper durability.

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ASTM D2052-05(2022) is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Drycleaning". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 Test Method D2052 is useful for testing to determine if the degree of alteration in shade is satisfactory for the intended end-use and for determining if unacceptable staining of color into adjacent fabric will occur. Note 1: For guidance in evaluating the results of this test method, refer to Practice D3692. 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 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 method(s) in this standard along with those in Test Methods D2051, D2053, 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 publishe... SCOPE 1.1 This test method covers the determination of change in shade and of staining of zipper stringers under drycleaning conditions. This test method is applicable to the textile portion of zipper stringers of all materials. 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 Test Method D2052 is useful for testing to determine if the degree of alteration in shade is satisfactory for the intended end-use and for determining if unacceptable staining of color into adjacent fabric will occur. Note 1: For guidance in evaluating the results of this test method, refer to Practice D3692. 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 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 method(s) in this standard along with those in Test Methods D2051, D2053, 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 publishe... SCOPE 1.1 This test method covers the determination of change in shade and of staining of zipper stringers under drycleaning conditions. This test method is applicable to the textile portion of zipper stringers of all materials. 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 D2052-05(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 D2052-05(2022) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D123-17, ASTM D123-15b, ASTM D123-15a, ASTM D2724-07(2015), ASTM D123-15, ASTM D2060-14, ASTM D123-13a, ASTM D123-13ae1, ASTM D123-13, ASTM D3692-89(2012), ASTM D123-12e1, ASTM D123-12, ASTM D2724-07(2011), ASTM D2724-07(2011)e1, ASTM D2050-11. 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: D2052 − 05 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Test Method for
Colorfastness of Zippers to Drycleaning
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2052; 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 change in
D2060 Test Methods for Measuring Zipper Dimensions
shade and of staining of zipper stringers under drycleaning
D2061 Test Methods for Strength Tests for Zippers
conditions. This test method is applicable to the textile portion
D2062 Test Methods for Operability of Zippers
of zipper stringers of all materials.
D2724 Test Method for Bond Strength of Bonded, Fused,
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
D3692 Practice for Selection of Zippers for Care-Labeled
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
Apparel and Household Furnishings
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
2.2 AATCC Methods:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Evaluation Procedure 1, AATCC Gray Scale for Color
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Change
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Evaluation Procedure 3, AATCC Chromatic Transference
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Scale
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3. Terminology
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.1 For all terminology related to D13.54, Subassemblies,
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
refer to Terminology D2050.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard:
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
colorfastness, drycleaning.
2. Referenced Documents
3.2 For all other terminology relating to textiles, see Termi-
nology D123.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
4. Summary of Test Method
D2050 Terminology Relating to Subassemblies Used in the
Manufacture of Textiles
4.1 A specimen of the zipper stringer, in conjunction with
D2051 Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers to
multifiber test fabric is subjected to drycleaning. The dry-
Laundering
cleaned specimen is compared with an original specimen (see
D2053 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Light
10.1)andanychangeincolorofthespecimenorstainingofthe
D2054 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zipper Tapes to multifiber test cloth is then assessed using the AATCC Gray
Crocking
Scale for Color Change or theAATCC ChromaticTransference
D2057 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Laun- Scale, as appropriate.
dering
5. Significance and Use
D2058 Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers to
Drycleaning
5.1 Test Method D2052 is useful for testing to determine if
the degree of alteration in shade is satisfactory for the intended
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 on Textiles
end-use and for determining if unacceptable staining of color
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.54 on Subassemblies. The
into adjacent fabric will occur.
method was developed in cooperation with the Slide Fastener Assn., Inc.
Current edition approved March 1, 2022. Published March 2022. Originally
NOTE1—Forguidanceinevaluatingtheresultsofthistestmethod,refer
approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D2052 – 05(2015).
to Practice D3692.
DOI: 10.1520/D2052-05R22.
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
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Technical Manual of the American Association of Textile Chemists and
the ASTM website. Colorists, P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
D2052 − 05 (2022)
shipping cartons and between zippers in a container to provide a sampling
5.2 This test method is considered satisfactory for accep-
plan with a meaningful producer’s risk, consumer’s risk, acceptable
tance testing of commercial shipments because the method has
quality level, and limiting quality level.
been used extensively in the trade for acceptance testing.
7.2 Laboratory Sample and Test Specimens—As a labora-
5.2.1 If there are differences of practical significance be-
tory sample for acceptance testing, take the number of zippers
tween reported test results for two laboratories (or more),
specified in Section 8 at random from each container in the lot
comparative tests should be performed to determine if their is
sample. Consider the zippers as both the laboratory sample and
a statistical bias between them, using competent statistical
the test specimens.
assistance.As a minimum, the test samples should be used that
are as homogeneous as possible, that are drawn from the
8. Number of Specimens
material from which the disparate test results were obtained,
8.1 Unless otherwise agreed upon, as when specified in an
and that are randomly assigned in equal numbers to each
applicable material specification, take one zipper at random
laboratory for testing. Other materials with established test
from each individual container selected for sampling.
values may be used for this purpose. The test results from the
two laboratories should be compared using a statistical test for
9. Test Specimen
unpaired data, at probability level chosen prior to the testing
9.1 The test specimen shall consist of approximately 40 cm
series. If a bias is found, either its cause must be found and
(6.4 in. ) of zipper stringer taken from each zipper sample.The
corrected, or future test results must be adjusted in consider-
specimen nee
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