1.1 This standard identifies terminology related to subassemblies used in the construction of textiles both general and specific and can be categorized as any component or structure that is used in the construction or assembly of a textile product. Subassemblies can be in the form of closures (for example, slide fasteners, buttons, snap fasteners, hook and loop (touch) fastners) or methods of joining (for example, stitches and seams).
1.2 The subassembly terms relating to Buttons are found in Terminology Section 3.
1.3 The subassembly terms relating to Hook and Loop (Touch) fasteners are in Terminology Section 4.
1.4 The subassembly terms relating to Snap Fasteners are found in Terminology Section 5.
1.5 The subassembly terms relating to Slide Fasteners are found in Terminology Section 6.
1.6 For other terms associated with textiles, refer to Terminology D123.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 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 D2050-19 Referenced Document
ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*, 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM D1230 Standard Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles
ASTM D2060 Standard Test Methods for Measuring Zipper Dimensions
ASTM D2061 Standard Test Methods for Strength Tests for Zippers
ASTM D3657 Standard Specification for Zipper Dimensions
ASTM D4846 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Unsnapping of Snap Fasteners*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM D5169 Standard Test Method for Shear Strength (Dynamic Method) of Hook and Loop Touch Fasteners*, 2021-07-01 Update
ASTM D5171 Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Plastic Sew-Through Flange Buttons*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM D5646 Standard Terminology of Basic Sewing Machine Stitches for Home Use
ASTM D7142 Standard Test Method for Holding Strength of Prong-Ring Attached Snap Fasteners*, 2021-07-01 Update
ASTM D2050-19 history
2023ASTM D2050-23 Standard Terminology Relating to Fastener Subassemblies Used in the Manufacture of Textiles
2019ASTM D2050-19 Standard Terminology Relating to Subassemblies Used in the Manufacture of Textiles
2011ASTM D2050-11e1 Standard Terminology Relating to Fasteners and Closures Used with Textiles
2011ASTM D2050-11 Standard Terminology Relating to Fasteners and Closures Used with Textiles
2009ASTM D2050-09 Standard Terminology Relating to Subassemblies
2007ASTM D2050-07 Standard Terminology Relating to Subassemblies
2004ASTM D2050-04 Standard Terminology Relating to Subassemblies
2003ASTM D2050-03 Standard Terminology Relating to Zippers