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…
After gaining a clearer understanding about the difference between water-resistant and waterproof YKK® zippers, the next step is learning about some best applications in the outdoor industry for these zippers. AquaGuard® Water-Resistant Zippers Backpacks For years it has been standard to use regular coil chain in backpacks. But then leaders…
Summary Zippers can be used to affix, close, and stabilize sports apparel and equipment to enhance athlete performance. The top five considerations when selecting a zipper for use in sportswear or sports equipment are function, application, materials, aesthetics, and cost. When you think of sporting goods, what types of sports…
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…
by Tim Russell, Tape Craft Corporation, Oxford, Alabama At one time hunting wild game was a necessity for survival. Its roots run deep in both tradition and ancestry. In fact hunting, fishing and even gardening are considered fun activities for a great number of people. These activities that people do…
