We’ve been getting a number of emails with images showing Invisible Zippers that need repair. Invisible Zippers aren’t impossible to repair, but they are the most difficult. This video is a primer video to show what makes an Invisible Zipper, invisible. It will also help you understand how an Invisible Zipper is put together to […]
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Designing And Producing Customer Zipper Pulls
With any design that we see, there are unique traits and qualities a designer will put in to have it stand out or be “something different.” We see this with how trim is applied to a dress. Or with the use of different patterns, or even mixing and matching unique textiles. All of these unique […]
The Trend Of Exposed Zippers
Even if you’re interested in fashion, you might not think about zippers very often. Or, if you do, you might consider them to be a simple, utilitarian way to fasten your clothes. However, zippers have become far more than just a way to secure your clothing. They are now being used by designers as decorative […]
The Zipper – How A Tiny Detail Changed Fashion
It’s a seemingly insignificant accessory that we tend to take for granted. You probably use it every day without even noticing it, let alone wondering about its origins. But the zipper was, at one point, a game-changer in the fashion world, and not just for its functionality. It went on to be used as a […]
What Does The Number On The Back Of My Zipper Mean?
What does the number on the back of my zipper mean? The number on the back of the zipper slider is most often tied to the gauge size of the zipper. The gauge size refers to the size of the teeth, as the number gets larger, the teeth get bigger. There are #2, #5, #8 […]
YKK Zippers Vs. UCAN Zippers USA
Over the many years that we’ve been doing business, there’s always one question that we are asked with newcomers to UCAN Zippers. “What is the difference between YKK zippers and UCAN Zippers?” To answer this question in the most simplest form, it basically comes down to what your needs and preferences are. A similar question […]
