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1. Scope
1.1 This terminology document covers terminology pertaining to items that are considered fasteners and closures such as buttons, hook and loop touch fasteners, snap fasteners and slide fasteners used in the manufacture of textile products, except for seams and stitches.
1.2 Section 3, Terminology, is categorized into four subsections, specific to the four areas of specialization under this document:
1.2.1 Relating to Buttons
1.2.2 Relating Hook and Loop Touch Fasteners
1.2.3 Relating to Snap Fasteners
1.2.4 Relating to Slide Fasteners
1.3 Terminology relating specifically to buttons covers special terms or special meanings used in the button industry. These apply only to sew-through flange and shank buttons.
1.3.1 The principal types of buttons defined in this terminology document are illustrated in Figs. 1-8.
1.5.1 These figures are descriptive only and are not intended to be restrictive as to design.
1.6 Terminology relating specifically to the textile joining structures (seams and stitches) are discussed in detail in Terminology D5646.
1.7 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1230 Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles
D2060 Test Methods for Measuring Zipper Dimensions
D2061 Test Methods for Strength Tests for Zippers
D3657 Specification for Zipper Dimensions
D4846 Test Method for Resistance to Unsnapping of Snap Fasteners
D5169 Test Method for Shear Strength (Dynamic Method) of Hook and Loop Touch Fasteners
D5171 Test Method for Impact Resistance of Plastic Sew-Through Buttons
D5646 Terminology Relating to Seams and Stitches Used in Home Sewing
D7142 Test Method for Holding Strength of Prong-Ring Attached Snap Fasteners
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 01.040.61 (Clothing industry (Vocabularies)); 61.040 (Headgear. Clothing accessories. Fastening of clothing)
UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code 53141503(Zippers)
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DOI: 10.1520/D2050-11E01
Citation Format
ASTM D2050-11e1, Standard Terminology Relating to Fasteners and Closures Used with Textiles, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2011, www.astm.org
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