1.1 This test method covers the determination of the alteration in shade of the textile portion of zippers when exposed to light, regardless of the materials of manufacture.
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 D2053-99(2022) Referenced Document
ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*, 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM D2050 Standard Terminology Relating to Zippers
ASTM D2051 Standard Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers to Laundering
ASTM D2052 Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Drycleaning
ASTM D2054 Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zipper Tapes to Crocking
ASTM D2057 Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Laundering
ASTM D2058 Standard Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers to Drycleaning
ASTM D2059 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Zippers to Salt Spray (Fog)
ASTM D2060 Standard Test Methods for Measuring Zipper Dimensions
ASTM D2061 Standard Test Methods for Strength Tests for Zippers
ASTM D2062 Standard Test Methods for Operability of Zippers
ASTM D2053-99(2022) history
2022ASTM D2053-99(2022) Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Light
1999ASTM D2053-99(2015) Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Light
1999ASTM D2053-99(2010) Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Light
1999ASTM D2053-99(2004) Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Light
1999ASTM D2053-99 Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Light