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ZIPPERS
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Parts of Zipper
Invention of Zipper
Zipper teeth configurations
Basic types of Zippers
Additional types of coil Zippers
Gauge
Anatomy of Zipper
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Top Stop
Head
Pull
Tape
Teeth
Bottom Stop
Invention of Zipper
• Series of hooks and eyes invented in 1891 by an engineer, Whitcomb L.
Judson.
• Used as a closure for mail bags, pouches, and boots.
• In 1913, Swedish engineer Sundback developed zipper using metal teeth.
• Around 1940, coil zipper research started in Europe.
• Coil zippers became an important of the zipper market in 1960.
3 Zipper teeth configurations
1. Coil
2. Vislon
3. Metal
Coil Zippers
• Also known as Regular Zippers or Nylon Zippers
• Made of spiral plastic elements, such as polyester
or nylon
• Looks coiled
• Light weight, strong and flexible
• Low shrinkage, easy care
• Heat resistant, rust proof
• Ideal for curved applications
• The thread that holds the zipper tape weaken with
exposure to sunlight
• Applications
• Fashion wear
• Tents
• Canvas goods
• Bags
Vislon Zippers
• Made from Delrin plastic
• Individually injected molded teeth onto the zipper
tape
• Strong and weather proof
• Hold well in sunlight and in outdoor applications
because of the molded teeth construction
• The thread that holds the zipper tape weaken with
exposure to sunlight
• Heavy weight and outdoor applications
• Fashion wear
• Hand bags
• Jackets
Metal Zippers
• Made of metal in 1983
• Made in many finishes
1. Brass
2. Aluminum
3. Antique Brass
4. Black Oxidized Brass
5. Nickel
• Brass for denim zipper to withstand the abuse and
many washes that it goes through.
• Heavy weight applications
• Jeans
• Bags
• Leather jackets
Basic types of these zippers
1. Closed End
2. Open End
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Regular zippers
Pants
Sleeves on leather jackets
Purses
Tents
Coveralls
Bag type
Separating zippers
Front of jackets
Two way separators
Any item that requires the
zipper to be fully detached.
Additional Types of Coil Zippers
1. Invisible Zippers
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The coil teeth are on the back of the tape, only tiny tear drop is visible.
Cannot be separating zippers.
After stitching coil curls back to the wrong side.
Mostly used in women’s skirts and dresses to create a clean finish look
There are pleats on the zipper tape that allows the sewer to sew along
the seam line
Additional Types of Coil Zippers
2. Reverse coil/Invisible identical zipper (IIZ)
• Regular nylon coil zipper, oriented backwards (making back the front) to
give an invisible look
• Clean finish look and bigger than invisible zipper
• Flatter than invisible zipper and is applied outside of the project.
• Luggage and apparel (CF)
Basic types of Zippers
Trouser Type
Jacket Type
Jacket Type
Bag Type
Bag Type
Gauge
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Zippers comes in different sizes, but coil is the smallest
#2 and #3 light weight: dresses, skirts, handbags, and slacks
#5 medium weight: jackets, jeans, and robes
#10 heavy weight: motorcycle jackets, construction clothing, and tents
• #3 approximately 3mm
• #5: approximately 5mm
• #10: approximately 10mm
Slider Pull-Tabs
http://www.ykkfastening.com/products/types/s_zipper.html
Zipper Tapes
Grosgrain tape
Woven tape
Neon color tape
Cotton tape
Marble tape
Silk tape
http://ykknorthamerica.com/product
Websites and References
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https://www.ucanzippers.com/difference-between-zippers
https://www.zippersource.com
http://www.ykkfastening.com/
http://www.sailrite.com/PDF/Zippers.pdf
http://zprz.com/
http://www.makeitcoats.com/enus/images/Care%20and%20Repair%20Zippers_tcm72-55925.pdf
• http://www.ansun.com/history.html
• https://www.zippershipper.com/store/pg/11-Frequently-AskedQuestions.aspx
Vislon Rhinestone zipper