Elevate Your Brand with the Exquisite Craftsmanship of the G2 by UCAN Zippers In the world of fashion, every detail matters – including the humble zipper. While it is easy to dismiss zippers as basic components, zippers can make or break the aesthetic, function, and quality of your garment, bag or accessory. Enter the world […]
Zipper Slider Terminology
You might be asking yourself “ Why is it important to know the difference between locking and non locking sliders?” or any other type of slider. A slider is a slider, right? We’ve had clients order zippers and they requested a non locking slider, not realizing the functionality of the slider they are using. After […]
G2 vs. ALPHA ONE… WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE
The G2 and the Alpha One zippers are both luxury zippers. Both are beautifully made and high polished zippers but each have separate functions. The G2 is a two way chain. This means that the zipper is equally as smooth going in both directions. The interior of the zipper teeth are shaped the same on […]
DOMESTIC BAG & LEATHER MAKING DIRECTORY VERSION 3.0
DOMESTIC BAG & LEATHER MAKING DIRECTORY VERSION 3.0 Reliable resources are KEY to producing amazing leather goods. Fortunately, we’ve had over 30 years of working with phenomenal handbag designers and manufacturers. They have tipped their hand and shared with us some of the “best of the best” resources and we are now sharing them with […]
How To Measure Zipper Gauge (Size)
In the zipper business, you’ll hear things like “Number 3, number 5, number 8”. What we’re referring to when we use that term gauge is the width of the zipper. It’s written in this form – #3, #5, #8. The gauge size of a zipper is the width of the zipper teeth with the zipper […]
30 Years Of Zipper Manufacturing – Global Manufacturing Capabilities To Meet Your Needs
It’s been more than 30 years that UCAN Zippers has been manufacturing zippers, we have seen how the industry has changed and shifted in so many ways. While watching the entire industry shift overseas, we made the decision to keep and even build out our zipper production capabilities right here in Los Angeles. We knew […]
