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May 30

What are the advantages of having zippered sofa covers?

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Often when a sofa starts to look worn or a home owner wants something new, they will spend a fortune on a new sofa. As a zipper manufacturer, we believe that there are several advantages to purchasing zippered sofa covers and cushion slipcovers. SlipcoverShop.com explains that cushions will likely experience…

Mar 02

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YKK tests its fasteners to ensure quality

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Zipper Testing Methods Did you know that YKK has various methods of testing its zippers? Here are several different ways that YKK tests a zipper's strength. *Tensile Testing Machine Conditions – Tensile Speed: 300 mm/min, Clamp Width: 25 mm YKK also uses the following different methods for testing its plastic hardware.…

Feb 02

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Technology and Apparel Leaders Develop Unique, Smart Clothing and Wearables for the Future

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YKK always tries to stay one step ahead of our competition by developing unique new fasteners to meet the changing needs of our customers. As a zipper manufacturer that provides fastening products for the apparel industry, we found these examples of apparel and technology leaders who have created cutting edge,…

Jan 04

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How to properly maintain the zipper on your drysuit

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If you are a cold-water diver, you know that a drysuit is essential to keeping you warm and dry under water. However, a drysuit is a significant investment that can cost $1,000 and up. If you do not properly maintain your drysuit, you will have to periodically service it, and…

Nov 07

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How to choose the correct zipper for your handbag

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When you say “handbag” there can be many different interpretations, including backpack, baguette, handbag, cross body bag, tote bag, clutch bag and bucket bag, and in some instances, handbags are referred to as a purse or shoulder bag. The history of bags and purses goes back to the…

Oct 05

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What are the advantages to having a zippered mattress cover?

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Spring Mattress For decades, consumers have been purchasing spring mattresses. However, recently consumers have been switching to foam mattresses because they can be ordered online in what is known as a bed-in-a-box, and they mold to the contours of your body offering individualized pressure relief. The foam mattresses also come…

Feb 07

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Removing Stains from Denim Garments

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How to Remove Stains from Denim Garments Removing stains from denim garments caused by metal dust particles from a zipper is easy. Since the stains appear on the surface of the fabric, you can simply wash the garment with an organic solvent. The Causes of Stains on Denim Garments These stains…