Aiming to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Based on the YKK Sustainability Vision 2050 YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroaki Otani; hereafter, YKK) is pleased to report that it will begin purchasing alloy wires that utilize low-carbon aluminum, with the aim of making a staged transition from conventional aluminum alloy…
The new DynaPel™ zipper uses GTT EMPEL® technology to eliminate the need for a PU film The ISPO Textrends judges have selected YKK’s DynaPel™ water-repellent zipper as the Best Product in the accessories category. The competition, held twice a year in conjunction with the ISPO trade show, recognizes the most…
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…
YKK and VNTANA, the industry leader in 3D Infrastructure Technology, announced today the launch of the first ever 3D trim configurator to make it easier for brands to visualize trim options, design trims, and generate item codes instantly. The new platform, YKK Trim Creator, brings a new level of stress-free…
Caring for AquaGuard® zippers VISLON® AquaGuard® zipper is a VISLON® water resistant zipper with polyurethane laminated on the tape. The special element design provides enhanced water resistance. This zipper is water repellent, not waterproof/watertight. [Application] Do not use in curved application since slider may cut the tape. Avoid applications where…
There are many options for molded tooth zippers. Here are a few offered by YKK: VISLON® zipper YKK’s VISLON® zipper is made of injected plastic elements, such as polyacetal resin. It is lighter than metal zippers of the same size. Rich element color variations are created by formulating the color…
CONCEAL® Zippers Concealed (also known as “hidden” or “invisible”) zippers are coil zippers where you cannot see the elements because they are behind the tape. Normally, all that is seen is the slider. You might see this zipper in bags, pockets, formal wear, and other garments where a hidden seam…
Have you ever looked at shirt or jacket and noticed that the zipper or the buttons are on the opposite side? Perhaps you’ve bought a new shirt or jacket and have been disoriented by the positioning of these fasteners. An estimated 70 to 95 percent of people in the world…
In spring 2020, when the world came to a halt, millions of people got in touch with their creative side. For recent Marist College graduate Ava Grand, a spark of inspiration ignited her while looking at all the plastic packaging that had accumulated in her New Jersey bedroom. “I was…
