Zipper Knowledge

As indicated by the name, color combination of coil zippers refer to those zippers that are designed with different colors in terms of the teeth elements, tapes and sewing threads. Below are 5 tips you must follow while using this type of zippers. Application The cross-wise strength of color combination of coil zippers is not so strong as that of the regular zippers, although they could lend a decorative and stylish touch to the items they are sewn onto. This lies in the fact that their teeth elements will feature less softness following the dyeing process and single-side double stich [Continue Reading]

There are primary 2 types of zipper sliders used for the footwear industry based on functioning-automatic or semi automatic (like pin lock) sliders. Auto-lock sliders function through a locking mechanism, which prevents them from sliding up or down unless the pull tab is tensioned. In other words, these sliders can be secured in place without dropping off along the zipper chain unwanted when in use. Semi auto-lock sliders won’t slide freely and smoothly unless the pull tab is raised or lifted to a certain degree to release the locking pin. This type of sliders may not function properly and the [Continue Reading]

Brief Introduction of Right & Left Insertion Pins All zippers typically consist of a bottom stop, slider and zipper teeth. However, depending on the zipper type and the preference of the manufacturer, certain separating zippers contain insertion pins on the right side while others have pins on the left. The side that the pin is located on determines whether the user inserts the pin into the retainer box on the left and moves the zipper pull on the right or the other way around. While some customers believe that this difference is related to whether the garment is made for [Continue Reading]

If they have been manufactured well and placed in the correct position, footwear zippers can be extremely resilient and sturdy. However, there are certain things can ruin footwear zippers, causing major problems for the wearer. Here is a look at some of the things that should be avoided so that the zipper is able to last as long as possible. 1. Dirt or sand getting caught in the zipper teeth Depending on where the wearer lives and uses the footwear the most, dirt or sand can get caught in the zipper and cause it to malfunction. Proper maintenance involves regularly [Continue Reading]

Zippers that are intended for sleeping bags are some of the most durable, versatile and adaptable kinds of zippers. Their sheer length and the need to adapt to a variety of uses and environments requires that sleeping bag zippers be of a particularly high quality and adapted to a range of weather conditions. If you are looking for the perfect zippers for your sleeping bags, here is an overview of some the most important features that you should look out for. Types of Zippers Applicable If the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a sleeping bag [Continue Reading]

Sleeping bags are a useful and versatile bedding option for people who enjoy spending the night camping. A sleeping bag not only provides the necessary warmth and coziness for a night spent in the outdoors, but it can also provide protection against the elements. One of the most important parts of a sleeping bag is its zipper — a good zipper keeps a sleeping bag warm and waterproof, while a bad one admits water and usually fails to provide the necessary insulation for a cold evening outdoors. Here is a look at some of the most important sleeping bag zipper [Continue Reading]