Zip, Style, Sway

Jeans

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Casual Vibes, Zipper Ease

Casual

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Zip into Victory, Sport Style

Outdoor/ Sports

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Baby Steps, Zipper Joy

Baby/ Kids

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Zip & Go: Your Journey Awaits

Luggage

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Zip into Aquatic Elegance

Water & Protective

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On the Move, Zipping Easy

Transportation

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Zips that Unite, Design for All

Universal Design

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Structure of a Zipper

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Slider

The slider joins or separates the elements when the zipper is opened or closed. Various types of sliders are available depending on use.

Elements

The teeth, also known as elements, are the parts on each side of a zipper that mesh, or engage, with each other when passed through the slider. When the left and the right side teeth are engaged they are called chain.

Tape

The tape is manufactured exclusively for zippers. It is usually made of polyester, but depending on use, synthetic fiber tape, vinyl tape and cotton tape are also available.

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Types of Function

Closed-end (C)

Closed-end (C)

Open-end [Separator] (O)

Open-end [Separator] (O)

Two-way separator (M)

Two-way separator (M)

Zipper with double sliders(C)

Zipper with double sliders(C)


Arranged in head-to-head relation

Zipper with double sliders(CX)

Zipper with double sliders(CX)


Arranged in bottom-to-bottom relation

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How to Measure a Zipper

Closed-end zipper

Dimensions (A)
From the top end of the slider to the tip of the bottom stop

Dimensions of top tape extension (B)
From the top stop to the tip of notches of the cut end

Dimensions of bottom tape extension(C)
From the top stop to the to the tip of notches of the cut end

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Standard Slider Functions

Non-Lock slider (DF)

Non-Lock slider (DF)

The pull-tab does not lock at any position on the body. No locking mechanism.

Automatic slider (DA)

Automatic slider (DA)

The lock automatically locks when no force is placed on the tab-pull.

Semi-automatic slider (DS)

Semi-automatic slider (DS)

When the pull-tab is lowered, it locks. When the pull-tab is raised, it unlocks.

Jeans slider (GS)

Jeans slider (GS)

Jeans Semi-automatic slider.

Pin lock slider (DP)

Pin lock slider (DP)

Pins on the pull-tab work on the elements and lock.

Reversible slider (DUA)

Reversible slider (DUA)

Pins on the pull-tab work on the elements and lock.

Reversible slider (DUA)

Reversible slider (DUA)

The pull moves along a rotating rail. The zipper opens and closes from either the front or back.(Automatic)

Plastic slider (TA)

Plastic slider (TA)

Locks are made of metal. (Automatic)

Plastic slider (TF)

Plastic slider (TF)

(Non-Lock)

Key lock slider

Key lock slider

Can be locked with a key.

Double pull

Double pull

Opens and closes from either front or back. (Non-Lock, Automatic)

Colour Chart

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Trim Creator

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