Zipper Knowledge

As a common fastener, zipper can be founded here and there in our daily life. Small as it is, zipper is not simple. It is possible for you to run into troubles if you don’t pay attention to caring for zipper correctly. Here are 5 tips you should grasp to keep your zippers clean and working smoothly.

As we know, metal zippers are the ultimate choice for jeans due to their durability. Nevertheless, metal zippers are possible to make wearers get into trouble when they rust or blacken because of improper storage or frequent use.

Tiny as zipper is, it is also a complex item composed of many a parts including teeth, slider, puller, tape, stopper, etc. Zipper Stoppers mainly refer to the top stopper and the bottom stopper which are attached to the two end of zippers to prevent slider from sliding off the chain.

Nowadays, zipper puller, a part attached to slider to move slider up or down easily, is more than a functional item. It also serves as a chic decoration of clothing because it can be customized in color, size, logo, shape, letter, material and so on depending on customer’s request. For various pullers, it is necessary to adopt the suitable way to assembly them correctly. There are 3 different methods to attach them to sliders.

The physical performance tests the inner quality of zippers mainly from the point of view of mechanics and there are a few international testing standards available in zipper industry. To select high-quality zippers, it is not enough to pay attention to their physical performance. Zippers must also meet other requirements during their use, such as appearance, shape, size, chemistry, environmental protection, etc.

Small fastening devices as zippers are, they can be differentiated into various types based on aspects like material, size, function, etc. Zippers with different types and specifications have been widely used in our life ranging from garments, bags, home textiles to luggage. With numerous zippers available in the market, choosing zippers properly is of great significance.