YKK, Author at YKK Americas

Mar 28

WaveOn Joins YKK’s Touchlink® Fastener Network

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YKK has announced that WaveOn is joining its network of software partners supporting YKK’s Touchlink® fasteners enabled with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. California based WaveOn is a software service provider that connects brands and consumers via products. Utilizing NFC technology, WaveOn helps brands turn physical products into rich interactive…

Mar 21

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What is the Best Invisible Zipper?

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Have you determined that your product needs an invisible zipper but you don’t know which is best? Allow us to introduce you to YKK’s lineup of CONCEAL® zippers, which come in a variety of element/teeth sizes, over 700 colors, and include Dye-to-Match (DTM) capabilities. Our lightest invisible zipper, the #2mm,…

Mar 14

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Gaining a Competitive Edge in Manufacturing: Choosing the Right Supplier

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Here's an important question: How do manufacturers cut costs and stay ahead of their competitors when developing new products? The answer is by evaluating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) when new products are being conceived of and developed. TCO is the sum total of costs incurred throughout a product's lifecycle,…

Mar 08

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What is the best way to sew extruded plastic hook fasteners?

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SUMMARY This article explores the best way to sew extruded plastic hook fasteners in order to prevent tears. Considerations include sewing thread and stitch length as well needle size. POWERHOOK® FASTENER SELECTION POWERHOOK® fasteners are molded hooks produced with extrusion technology. They vary in material polymer and performance, and can…

Mar 03

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What is a Sustainable Zipper?

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This is a question that more customers are asking as they seek to find ways to reduce the environmental footprint of their products. While the term “sustainable” would seem to be straightforward and easy to understand, it can be tricky as it has different meanings for different people. At YKK,…

Feb 24

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How Are Car Seats Made?

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Summary Car seats are made up of 3 major components: a frame for support, foam for comfort, and a trim cover for appearance. The actual building of the seat follows in the same order. The frame is made of fabricated metal components and assembled. Then, the appropriately designed foam is…

Feb 22

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YKK Announces New Collection of Recycled Zippers Made with ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon in Europe

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Milan, Italy (February 22, 2022) – Recognizing that trims are one of the biggest challenges for garment recycling, YKK announces a new collection of NATULON® recycled zippers made with ECONYL® regenerated nylon. ECONYL® nylon, manufactured by Aquafil SpA and supplied in collaboration with ITOCHU Corporation, is made entirely from nylon…

Feb 15

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The Difference Between Pin Lock Sliders and Auto Lock Sliders for Zippers

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Did you know there are different optional functions of a slider? Knowing the difference is important when making a choice of slider for different applications. While these two sliders may look the same, they are primarily different based on their individual function. Sliders can be differentiated according to the functioning…

Feb 10

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What is Plastic Hook and Loop?

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A common question YKK gets is “What is the plastic Velcro called?” VELCRO® is a trademark owned by Velcro Companies. VELCRO® tape is called “hook and loop” generically. The industry term for plastic hook is “extruded hook.” Extruded hook is a molded hook produced with hot melt extrusion technology, which…

Feb 01

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What is the difference between regular coil zippers and CONCEAL® coil zippers?

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On a regular coil zipper, spiral plastic elements are exposed and visible once sewn into the garment or application. By contrast, CONCEAL® coil zippers are designed to be used with the coil elements hidden.