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Jan 16

Allowing EMS Workers to Safely Lift Fallen Patients – YKK X Binder Lift

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Did you know that YKK buckles hold applications in patient transport? Our IB-SA buckles play a key role in the Binder Lift, a novel product that assists emergency medical service (EMS) workers in safely lifting fallen patients of any size. Rick Binder is the CEO of Binder Lift Inc and understands…

Jan 13

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QUICKFIT®: A YKK Fastening Solution for Automotive Seats

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Though fasteners for automotive seats are often hidden, they perform an integral, irreplaceable function. This is because automotive seats are made up of 2 major components that must be attached to one-another: foam (for comfort to automobile operators and passengers) and a trim cover for aesthetic. All About YKK® QUICKFIT®…

Jan 11

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Choosing a Zipper for Wearables: A Guide for Getting Started

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YKK's tagline is "Little Parts. Big Difference." for one clear reason: Choosing the appropriate zipper for your application will make or break your wearable's functionality. Here we provide a guide for choosing the best zipper for your garment. The 3 Big Decisions The process of choosing a zipper for wearables…

Dec 09

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YKK Field Technology Centers: Rendering Benefit to Customers through Vertical Integration

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Did You Know that YKK's Production is Vertically Integrated? Vertical integration is inherent in YKK's Field Technology Centers, or FTCs, which provide a complete service structure to help develop more efficient and economical manufacturing operations for our customers. Since we produce both products and the machines needed to attach them…

Nov 30

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Turning Waste into Products

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Each year, millions of metric tons of plastic infiltrate our oceans, where it harms marine life. A large component of this plastic is Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles (AKA plastic bottles). This fact greatly disturbed YKK employees in Sri Lanka, who in response set up collection bins for ocean-bound plastic bottles,…

Nov 28

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Caring for AquaGuard® and AQUASEAL® zippers

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Caring for AquaGuard® zippers AquaGuard® VISLON® VISLON® AquaGuard® zipper is a VISLON® water resistant zipper with polyurethane laminated on the tape. The special element design provides enhanced water resistance. This zipper is water repellent, not waterproof/watertight. Do not use in curved application since slider may cut the tape. Avoid applications…

Nov 15

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Types of molded tooth zippers

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There are many options for molded tooth zippers. Here are a few offered by YKK: VISLON® zipper YKK's VISLON® zipper is made of injected plastic elements, such as polyacetal resin. It is lighter than metal zippers of the same size. Rich element color variations are created by formulating the color…

Aug 31

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YKK USA Provides Fashion Design Sponsorship for SCAD Students

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On September 16, 2021, the YKK USA visited Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) to announce its Fashion Design Sponsorship, an initiative that supported the next generation of designers during the 2021-2022 academic year. SCAD students were asked to design an original collection featuring YKK® fastening products based on…

Aug 18

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YKK USA opens onsite medical clinic at Macon, GA Plant

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Macon, Georgia (August 18, 2022) – YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. has opened a health clinic for its full-time Macon manufacturing plant employees through a joint venture with Macon Occupational Medicine (MOM). These employees are now able to receive treatment on-site. YKK USA’s HIPAA-compliant employee health clinic is open Tuesdays and Thursdays…

Jul 30

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What is the difference between concealed and reverse use coil zippers?

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CONCEAL® Zippers Concealed (also known as "hidden" or "invisible") zippers are coil zippers where you cannot see the elements because they are behind the tape. Normally, all that is seen is the slider. You might see this zipper in bags, pockets, formal wear, and other garments where a hidden seam…