1、Designation: D 3692 89 (Reapproved 2005)e1Standard Practice forSelection of Zippers for Care-Labeled Apparel andHousehold Furnishings1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3692; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of
2、 revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.e1NOTEEditorial corrections were made to Section 3 in September 2005.1. Scope1.1 This practice provides gu
3、idelines to the manufacturerfor the selection of zippers to be used in garments andhousehold furnishings that have care labels. The use of thispractice will facilitate the selection of a zipper compatible withthe end-item requirements. In the absence of complete knowl-edge of end-item characteristic
4、s, it is not possible to stipulatespecific universal characteristics for a care label. Thereforefollowing initial selection, the chosen zipper should be testedin a prototype item to confirm its suitability. Zipper propertiesto be considered are those that may, following refurbishing, bethe ones like
5、ly to adversely affect the continued use andenjoyment of the item in which the zipper is installed.1.2 The product characteristics evaluated by this practiceare shrinkage, colorfastness, and ironing deformation.NOTE 1Test methods of interest include Test Method D 2052, TestMethod D 2053, Test Method
6、 D 2054, Test Method D 2057, Test MethodD 2060,1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regu
7、latory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD 2050 Terminology Relating to SubassembliesD 2052 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Dry-cleaningD 2053 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to LightD 2054 Test Method for C
8、olorfastness of Zipper Tapes toCrockingD 2057 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Laun-deringD 2060 Test Method for Measuring Zipper Dimensions3. Terminology3.1 For all terminology related to D13.54, Subassemblies,refer to D 2050.3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard:differ
9、ential shrinkage, shrinkage.3.2 For all other terminology related to textiles, see Termi-nology D 123.4. Significance and Use4.1 This practice is useful for the selection of zippers thatwill be compatible with items to be care labeled.4.2 This practice is useful as a guide for the selection of testm
10、ethods to evaluate zipper properties that are relevant tocare-labeled items.5. General5.1 It is advisable that zippers be closed when items inwhich they are installed are being laundered or dry cleaned.6. Shrinkage6.1 Excessive differential shrinkage between the zipper andthe material into which it
11、is installed can impair item appear-ance and the functioning of the zipper. To avoid problems,zippers need to have compatible but not necessarily equalshrinkage to that of the fabric. The acceptable shrinkagedifferential may vary depending upon fabric weight and itemconstruction. The fabric weight,
12、method of zipper installation,and zipper shrinkage should be considered in determining howmuch shrinkage differential is acceptable.1This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 on Textiles andis the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.54 on Subassemblies. This practicewas deve
13、loped in cooperation with the Slide Fastener Association, Inc.Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2005. Published September 2005. Originallyapproved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as D 3692 89(2000).2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM C
14、ustomer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.6.2 Zipper shrinkage compatibili
15、ty cannot be specified inabsolute terms, therefore, it is essential that a preliminarymock-up representing the planned zipper installation be con-structed and subjected to the proposed care refurbishingprocedure to determine the zipper shrinkage compatibility.6.3 The following guidelines should prov
16、e helpful by mini-mizing problems in the selecting of a compatible zipper basedon shrinkage.6.3.1 Lightweight MaterialsLightweight materials requirezippers having the most compatible shrinkage. For materials upto 0.27 kg/m2(8 oz/yd2), a differential shrinkage betweenzipper and fabric of approximatel
17、y 1 % has been found to besatisfactory.6.3.2 Heavyweight MaterialsMaterials over 0.27 kg/m2(8oz/yd2) do not always require low differential shrinkage.6.3.2.1 If the textile material shrinks less than the zipper, thedifferential shrinkage may exceed 1 %. Zipper shrinkages ashigh as 4 % have been foun
18、d satisfactory depending upon thetextile material involved.6.3.2.2 If the textile material shrinks more than the zipper, amaximum differential of approximately 1 % is probablyneeded.7. Colorfastness7.1 Matching Textile MaterialWhen a zipper of matchingcolor to the textile material is to be installed
19、, colorfastness maynot be critical. For initial evaluation purposes, it may beassumed that any commonly accepted home or commercialwashing procedure will not cause objectionable zipper colorloss or staining of item in which installed.7.2 Contrasting Textile MaterialThe general colorfast-ness propert
20、ies of zippers are predicated on the assumption thatthe zipper will be installed in material of like color. If suchzippers are utilized in contrast-colored material, it is necessaryto include on the care label instructions to machine drypromptly following laundering and to avoid soaking, handwashing
21、, the use of low-water levels in laundering, and linedrying. To avoid such undesirable labeling, the zipper suppliershould be contacted and advised of the intended use so that azipper with suitable colorfastness properties will be furnishedfor installation in a contrast-colored, washable material. F
22、orspecific colors and by arrangement with the zipper supplier, itis possible to obtain zippers whose colorfastness properties willpreclude the need for special care label instructions for thezipper.7.2.1 If the end-item with a contrasting color zipper is to becare labeled “Dry Clean Only,” then comm
23、ercially furnishedzippers should be found to be colorfast.8. Ironing Deformation8.1 When zippers are to be used in items not requiringironing as a refurbishing procedure, there is no need for specialcare labeling.8.2 When zippers are to be used in items requiring ironing,the following must be observ
24、ed:8.2.1 If the zipper is installed so that it will not come intocontact with the iron during ironing, no special care labeling isrequired.8.2.2 If the zipper is installed so that it can come intocontact with the iron, the following is recommended:8.2.2.1 Metal-Element ZippersWhen the zipper is made
25、on cotton tapes, no special care instructions are necessary.When the zipper is made on tapes containing synthetics, itshould be used only on items to be care-labeled “use cooliron.”8.2.2.2 Plastic-Element ZippersPlastic-element zippersshould be used only on items to be care-labeled “use cooliron.”9.
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