ZIPPER / BUTTONS / BUCKLES / SNAPS / LACE / VELCRO/ ELASTIC TAPE

1. Strength test for zippers as per ASTM D 2061

2. - Chain cross wise strength
- Element slippage
- Top stop holding
- Button stop holding
- Slider pull, pull off
- Holding strength of slider lock
3. Strength test for zippers as per BS 3084
4. Durability of zippers for 500 strokes
5. Peel bond strength
6. Unsnapping of snap fasteners
7. Button impact test
8. Button attachment strength
9. Stretch properties of stretch fabric / tape
10. Appearance after laundering
11. Colourfastness to dry cleaning
12. Colourfastness to washing
13. Dimensional stability to washing
14. Resistance to the action of :

- Sea water
- Chlorine water