Allow us to introduce three recently developed and commercialized items aimed at improving the operation and adaptability of YKK® VISLON® zippers. These innovations revolutionize the traditional zipper design, offering enhanced convenience and user experience. Let’s get into some details: The click-TRAK® Zipper The click-TRAK® zipper is a modification of the…
Our AquaGuard® NATULON® water repellent zippers allow you to enhance your garment’s functionality the sustainable way! Here’s how: Sustainable Materials To minimize our ecological footprint, we have transitioned from using virgin polyester tape to a post-consumer recycled polyester. The elimination of oil production and refining in the creation of recycled…
Sustainable business practices take many forms, from the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to combat the global climate change crisis to the development of sustainable products. Yet, one that is often forgotten is wastewater management. This is a key pillar of our Sustainability Vision 2050, in which we commit to…
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®…
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…
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,…
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…
