When it comes time to order zippers for your design or production run, there are a number of things you’ll need to know and decide on in advance before ordering zippers. In this blog, we’ll go over what you need to know before ordering zippers to make your life, or at least your “zipper life”, […]
Separating Bottom Vs Closed Bottom Zippers [VIDEO]
We’ve updated our previous post to help answer a question that is commonly asked by our customer service team. “Would you like a separating or closed bottom zipper?” Many times they are asked to explain the difference. We thought that we would bring some visual clarity to the difference. Below is from our previous post. […]
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit
This week our General Manager, Malan Lai, will be attending the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit in Washington D.C. Why is this important news? We’ve all heard the saying, “small businesses are the backbone of our country” and here at UCAN Zippers USA, we believe it wholeheartedly. Although there are very few zipper manufacturers left in […]
Who Invented The Zipper?
One of the most overlooked items in our closet, the zipper. Have you ever wondered where it came from or how it came to be? Here is a little insight into the trim that most of us use everyday. The “Automatic, Continuous Clothing Closure”, patented in 1851 by Elias Howe was more like a drawstring fastener […]
Importance Of Sustainable Fashion
These days, clothing brands are churning out fast, low-quality clothing that is just meant to satisfy a quick, passing trend. Most people don’t realize how harmful this is for the environment. Fashion is actually the second most polluting industry in the world, surpassed only by the oil industry. Fabrics are over farmed and manufacturers use […]
Is Your G2 Zipper REAL Or FAKE?
Not too long ago, our G2 zippers went out of the factory without any distinguishing marks on them. At the time, we felt that we didn’t need to imprint G2 on the back of our zipper sliders. We believed the smooth gliding action of our zipper was enough to distinguish our G2 from a fake. […]
