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Jan 20

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How to close a concealed zipper in a car seat

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YKK’s 5CH CONCEAL® zipper is used in automotive seating to give the trim cover open access to air bags and other connections required for seat functions. Once all the connections have been made, the assembler can close the trim cover by utilizing an ergonomic zipper closing tool. Unlike a conventional…

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Jan 13

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What is the best way to attach hook and loop fasteners?

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Impact of Hook & Loop Directionality on Product Performance A common misconception is that ANY hook and ANY loop configuration will work for a particular product or device. The fact of the matter is that deciding what hook and loop configuration to best fit into a product is much more…

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Jan 04

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Water-resistant vs. Waterproof Zipper: What’s the Difference?

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One of the most common misunderstandings regarding YKK® water protective zipper product offerings is the difference between water-resistant and waterproof. These are often used interchangeably in conversation by both our customers and the industry in general. It is not until you understand YKK's water protective product offerings that you begin…

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Oct 25

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How to avoid slider paint chip off

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When a painted Slider is subjected to dry cleaning or a wet processing treatment, including washing a garment, the paint may chip off of the slider. The reason the paint chips off of a slider is because the slider is being damaged when it hits a tumbler during the processing.…

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Apr 23

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Did you know that leather products can change the color of a metal zipper?

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Did you know that metal zippers can change color when they come into contact with any chemicals remaining from a leather tanning process? During the leather tanning process, tanning agents such as sulfuric acid, mineral acids, chrome compounds, tannic acid and aldehyde compounds are commonly used. When those tanning chemicals…

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Apr 12

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How to prevent metal zippers from changing color and staining a garment

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During a garment dyeing process, different types of dyestuff and auxiliaries are used depending on the nature of the garment fabric. For example, a sulfur dye, reactive dye or a direct dye is usually used for cotton fabrics, while an acid dye is used for dying nylon products. Moreover, the…

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Mar 07

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How to properly match a zipper color to your garment

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Imagine you have created a whole new line of jackets for your brand that are bluish gray in color, and you have installed zippers into these jackets that you thought were the same bluish gray color. However, when you take one of those jackets outside into daylight, the zipper inside…

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Feb 19

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How to maintain and repair the zipper in your boots

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For decades, YKK has been manufacturing zippers to go into boots. Whether they are plastic coil or metal, these fasteners are integral to the life of a pair of boots. Since it is boot season, we thought some useful tips on how to maintain and repair zippers in boots would…

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Jul 30

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Make sure your luggage contains a quality zipper

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With summer already here, we know that many of you will be taking trips these next few months. Here are some things to consider when you are shopping for a new piece of luggage for your next trip. Whether you are looking for a high end piece of luggage that…

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Jul 13

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Before you go on your next camping trip, check your sleeping bag zipper

By YKK Blog, FAQ, Sports & Outdoors, Zipper No Comments

Summer is a great time of the year to go camping, but before you go on your next excursion, make sure your sleeping bag is still in good condition and that the zipper is still working properly. A zipper that has separated causing a gaping hole in a sleeping bag…

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