ASTM D4465-05(2010)

This specification serves as a guide for the purchase of zippers to be used for dungarees, jeans or work trousers.

Upon agreement between the purchaser and the supplier, zippers intended for this end-use should meet all of the requirements listed in Table 1 of this specification.

It is recognized that for purposes of fashion or aesthetics the ultimate consumer may find acceptable dungarees, jeans or work trousers, having zippers that do not conform to all of the requirements in Table 1. Therefore, one or more of the requirements listed in Table 1 may be modified by agreement between the purchaser and the supplier.

In such cases, and references to this specification shall specify that: This zipper meets Performance Specification D4465 except for the following characteristic(s).

Where no prepurchase agreement has been reached between the purchaser and the supplier, and in case of controversy, the requirements listed in Table 1 are intended to be used as a guide only. As noted in 5.3 ultimate consumer demands dictate varying performance parameters for any particular style of zipper.

The uses and significance of particular properties and test methods are discussed in the appropriate sections of the specified test methods.

1.1 This performance specification covers zippers to be used as fly closures in dungarees, jeans and work trousers made from heavy denim or other durable fabric, approximately 475 g/m² (14 oz/yd²).

1.2 Zippers covered by this specification may be satisfactory for lighter weight denim and other fabrics.

1.2.1 When lighter weight material is being used, consideration should be given to the zipper size and slider type because of their effect on the appearance of the zipper installation area.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.