Please tell us about your background. Founded in 1920, Switlik Survival Products is an industry-leading manufacturer of the highest quality life vests, life rafts, anti-exposure suits, and other heat-sealed inflatables for the public safety, aviation, military and marine markets. Switlik products are consistently at the forefront in design, performance and…
Our women designers series is an on-going project to highlight innovative designers across the world that incorporate YKK® products into their unique creations. Meet Angela Degnan, the owner of Zip With Us®, a nonprofit that donates custom ZipShirts™ Drew’s Cruisers™ and other adapted medical garments across the US and beyond…
Our women designers series is an on-going project to highlight innovative designers across the world that incorporate YKK® products into their unique creations. Meet Kenya Freeman the CEO and Senior Lead Designer of Sylvia Mollie Collection– an American lifestyle brand that embodies bold femininity with transitional ready-to-wear pieces. Tell us…
Our women designers series is an on-going project to highlight innovative designers across the world that incorporate YKK® products into their unique creations. Meet Alea Riley Executive Creative Director at ALEIMAN. Tell us your name and background in fashion. Hi! My name is Alea Brummell Riley, and I am Executive…
The era of digitally connected garments and the circular economy is here, and YKK is ready to bring something to the table. Our TouchLink® technology provides the ability to digitally connect to the internet via a smartphone through near-field communication. What is Near-Field Communication (NFC)? Powered by near-field communication…
YKK Brazil has made a key advancement towards sustainability over the past two years! Starting in July 2021, they began constructing a biomass boiler to be powered by sustainable reforested and recycled wood as an alternative to the less environmentally friendly natural gas. The project was completed in April 2022,…
As an expression of our commitment to being exemplary corporate stewards, growing with local communities, and our roughly 40-year partnership with the Carter Center beginning with YKK founder Tadao Yoshida, in April 2022 we provided 44,700 N95 medical masks to be used by Carter Center staff in Ethiopia and Sudan….
March 3, 2023 marked a momentous occasion for us at YKK as we proudly obtained the esteemed Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) certification from SCS Global Services for our Macon, Georgia plant. This certification serves as a testament to our unwavering dedication to sustainability, ensuring that our brass alloy incorporates 5-10%…
In line with our commitment to responsibly manage material resources, in part through sustainable packaging initiatives, YKK is actively working towards replacing all vinyl and plastic packaging materials with eco-friendly alternatives by 2030. Since 2030 is right around the corner, we thought we should let you know where we are…
You may be asking, “What button do I need?”. When it comes to answering this question, there are several important factors to keep in mind. From branding and shapes to application, sustainability and price range, each aspect plays a crucial role in achieving your desired results. Let’s explore these considerations…
