ASTM D2050-11e1 PDF

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.

ASTM D2050-11e1 Referenced Document

ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
ASTM D1230 Standard Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles
ASTM D2061 Standard Test Methods for Strength Tests for Zippers
ASTM D4846 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Unsnapping of Snap Fasteners*， 2024-04-20 Update
ASTM D5169 Standard Test Method for Shear Strength (Dynamic Method) of Hook and Loop Touch Fasteners
ASTM D5171 Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Plastic Sew-Through Flange Buttons*， 2024-04-20 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

2023 ASTM D2050-23 Standard Terminology Relating to Fastener Subassemblies Used in the Manufacture of Textiles
2019 ASTM D2050-19 Standard Terminology Relating to Subassemblies Used in the Manufacture of Textiles
2011 ASTM D2050-11e1 Standard Terminology Relating to Fasteners and Closures Used with Textiles
2011 ASTM D2050-11 Standard Terminology Relating to Fasteners and Closures Used with Textiles
2009 ASTM D2050-09 Standard Terminology Relating to Subassemblies
2007 ASTM D2050-07 Standard Terminology Relating to Subassemblies
2004 ASTM D2050-04 Standard Terminology Relating to Subassemblies
2003 ASTM D2050-03 Standard Terminology Relating to Zippers
1997 ASTM D2050-87(1997) Standard Terminology Relating to Zippers