ASTM D2052-05(2022) - 1.3.2022
 
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 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no practical methods have yet been developed or because a valid evaluation of the information resulting from existing unpublished methods requires an intimate and thorough knowledge of zippers.

 
1. 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D2059-03

Standard Test Method for Resistance of Zippers to Salt Spray (Fog)

Evaluation Procedure?3,

AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale

Evaluation Procedure?1,

AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change Technical Manual of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.

D3692-89(2021)

Standard Practice for Selection of Zippers for Care-Labeled Apparel and Household Furnishings

D2724-19

Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics

D2062-03(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Operability of Zippers

D2061-07(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Strength Tests for Zippers

D2053-99(2022)

Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Light

D2051-14(2022)

Standard Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers to Laundering

D2050-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Fastener Subassemblies Used in the Manufacture of Textiles

D123-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles

D2060-14(2022)

Standard Test Methods for Measuring Zipper Dimensions

D2058-03(2022)

Standard Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers to Drycleaning

D2057-05(2022)

Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Laundering

D2054-99(2022)

Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zipper Tapes to Crocking