Designation: D 3657 – 03

Standard Specification for

Zipper Dimensions1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3657; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope TABLE 1 Zipper Sizes

1.1 This specification establishes standard dimensions for Size Slider Mouth Widths
DesignationA
zippers of all materials for specified size designation; for mm in.
equivalency, in inch-pound and metric units, of zipper length 1 and 2 up to 3.8 up to 0.150
and length tolerances, of tape width and width tolerances, and 3 and 4 over 3.8 to 5.7 over 0.150 to 0.225
5 and 6 over 5.7 to 7.0 over 0.225 to 0.275
of tape end lengths. 7, 8, 9, and 10 over 7.0 over 0.275
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units A
Zipper sizes are grouped in this table because the trade buys zippers on an
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in end-use basis. For example, size 1 and 2 zippers are bought and used inter-
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each changeably. Each zipper industry member assigns the actual number that is
applicable for each particular product.
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the systems may result in non-conformance with
the standard. 5. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 5.1 Zippers shall conform to the dimensions listed in Tables
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- 1-4.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 5.2 Tables 2 and 3 include tolerances which represent trade
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. practice and are in common use. The tolerances are not uniform
between sizes because of differing requirements of the zippers
2. Referenced Documents based on their normal end-use.
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 5.3 Table 2, within a size, has uniform plus tolerances.
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles Minus tolerances increase nonuniformly with increasing length
D 2050 Terminology Relating to Zippers because that is accepted trade practice based on the require-
D 2060 Test Methods for Measuring Zipper Dimensions ments of the end products in which the zippers are installed.
5.3.1 Because zipper chain is composed of a series of
3. Terminology elements with a prescribed pitch and each element must remain
3.1 Definitions: complete to function, it is impossible to manufacture a zipper
3.1.1 For definitions of zipper terms used in this standard, deliberately to an exact stated length. Therefore a shipment of
refer to Terminology D 2050. For definitions of other textile zippers of a stated length will not likely average the stated
terminology used in this standard refer to Terminology D 123. length. Both the lot average length and the length of individual
zippers should fall within the tolerances in Table 2.
4. Sampling 5.4 Table 4 shows the metric conversion for standard
4.1 Sample the lot and select the number of specimens as inch-pound unit tape end lengths. Tape end length tolerances
directed in Methods D 2060. are not shown due to widely varying end-use requirements and
inherent zipper manufacturing dimension variations. Toler-
ances to be observed should be agreed upon between purchaser
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on and supplier.
Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.54 on Subassemblies.
This specification was developed in cooperation with the Slide Fastener and Closure 6. Test Methods
Association.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2003. Published October 2003. Originally 6.1 Size—Determine the zipper size as directed in the mouth
approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as D 3657 – 88 (1998).
2
width procedure of Test Methods D 2060.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
6.2 Zipper Length—Determine the zipper length as directed
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on in the length of completely assembled zipper procedure of Test
the ASTM website. Methods D 2060.

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TABLE 2 Zipper Lengths
Nominal LengthA,B Tolerance
Size 1 to 4 Size 5 to 6 Size 7 to 10
cm in.
mm in. mm in. mm in.
7 3 63 61⁄8 65 63⁄16 66 61⁄4
10 4 63 61⁄8 65 63⁄16 66 61⁄4
12 5 63 61⁄8 65 63⁄16 66 61⁄4
15 6 63 61⁄8 65 63⁄16 66 61⁄4
18 7 63 61⁄8 65 63⁄16 66 61⁄4
20 8 63 61⁄8 65 63⁄16 66 61⁄4
23 9 63 61⁄8 65 63⁄16 66 61⁄4
25 10 63 61⁄8 65 63⁄16 66 61⁄4
28 11 63 61⁄8 65 63⁄16 66 61⁄4
30 12 63 61⁄8 65 63⁄16 66 61⁄4
35 14 +3 −5 +1⁄8 −3⁄16 +5 −6 +3⁄16 −1⁄4 +6 −8 +1⁄4 −5⁄16
38 15 +3 −5 +1⁄8 −3⁄16 +5 −6 +3⁄16 −1⁄4 +6 −8 +1⁄4 −5⁄16
40 16 +3 −5 +1⁄8 −3⁄16 +5 −6 +3⁄16 −1⁄4 +6 −8 +1⁄4 −5⁄16
45 18 +3 −5 +1⁄8 −3⁄16 +5 −6 +3⁄16 −1⁄4 +6 −8 +1⁄4 −5⁄16
50 20 +3 −6 +1⁄8 −1⁄4 +5 −8 +3⁄16 −5⁄16 +6 −9 +1⁄4 −3⁄8
55 22 +3 −6 +1⁄8 −1⁄4 +5 −8 +3⁄16 −5⁄16 +6 −9 +1⁄4 −3⁄8
60 24 +3 −6 +1⁄8 −1⁄4 +5 −8 +3⁄16 −5⁄16 +6 −9 +1⁄4 −3⁄8
65 26 +3 −8 +1⁄8 −5⁄16 +5 −9 +3⁄16 −3⁄8 6 +6 −11 +1⁄4 −7⁄16
70 28 +3 −8 +1⁄8 −5⁄16 +5 −9 +3⁄16 −3⁄8 +6 −11 +1⁄4 −7⁄16
75 30 +3 −8 +1⁄8 −5⁄16 +5 −9 +3⁄16 −3⁄8 +6 −11 +1⁄4 −7⁄16
80 32 +3 −9 +1⁄8 −3⁄8 +5 −11 +3⁄16 −7⁄16 +6 −13 +1⁄4 −1⁄2
90 36 +3 −9 +1⁄8 −3⁄8 +5 −11 +3⁄16 −7⁄16 +6 −13 +1⁄4 −1⁄2
A
To determine metric nominal length for zippers under 36 in. long which are not shown in this table, multiply the nominal length in inches by 2.54 and round to the nearest
0.5 cm. To determine metric nominal length for zippers over 36 in. long, multiply the nominal length in inches by 2.54 and round to the nearest 5 cm.
B
For lengths under 90 cm (36 in.) long which are not shown in the table, the plus and minus tolerance shall be that shown in the table for the next shorter length. For
lengths that exceed 90 cm (36 in.) the plus tolerance shall be that shown in Table 2 for the 90-cm. length. The minus tolerance shall be that shown in Table 2 for the 90-cm.
length plus 3 mm (1⁄8 in.) for each additional 30-cm (12-in.) increment or fraction thereof of length.

TABLE 3 Tape Width TABLE 4 Tape End Lengths

Nominal Width, Nominal Width, Nominal Length
Tolerance, mm Tolerance, in.
mm in. mm in.
6 61 14 ⁄ 61⁄32 12 ⁄
12

11 61 ⁄
7 16 61⁄32 19 ⁄
34

13 61 12 ⁄ 61⁄32 25 1
14 61 ⁄
9 16 61⁄32 32 11⁄4
16 61 ⁄
58 61⁄32 38 11⁄2
19 61 ⁄
34 61⁄32 44 13⁄4
21 61 ⁄
13 16 61⁄32 50 2
25 61 1 61⁄32
32 61 11⁄4 61⁄32

6.3 Tape Width—Determine the zipper tape width as di- producer or supplier promptly and in writing. In case of
rected in the tape width procedure of Test Methods D 2060. dissatisfaction with the results of the test, the producer or
6.4 Tape End Length—Determine the zipper tape end length supplier may make claim for a rehearing. The terms of the
as directed in the length of tape end procedure of Methods rehearing shall be as agreed upon by the purchaser and the
D 2060. supplier.
7. Conformance 8. Keywords
7.1 Material that fails to conform to the requirements of this
specification may be rejected. Rejection shall be reported to the 8.1 dimensions; specifications; zippers

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