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 the perfect time to enjoy and celebrate the great outdoors. Here, at YKK we make products for all your favorite outdoor activities, from hiking, camping to diving and white water rafting. Throughout the month of July we shared videos and information about some of the YKK products especially…
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…
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…
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…
