Questions and answers about zipper

September 16, 2018 BY TRIMS CO.,LIMITED Zippers Knowledge

A zipper is a device attached to an item to tighten, stabilize, or guide it. The zipper looks like a simple fastener, but you should also take care when using it to avoid troubles caused by trouble. Whether it is Plastic Teeth Zipper, Brass Metal Zipper, Diamond Zipper, or Invisible Clothing Zipper, Water Repellent Zipper, it is normal to encounter some small problems in daily use. So how to solve it?

1. What should I pay attention to when using a Long Chain Zipper?

(1) Do not use excessive force when pulling the slider;

(2) When using the cannula and socket, intentionally insert the cannula into the bottom end of the inner cavity of the socket before pulling the slider;

(3) For the Long Zippers on the bag, when there is too much stuff, if the zipper is pulled hard when closing the zipper, the zipper will be stressed too much, which will cause the teeth to detach from the belt. After passing easily, close the zipper slowly.

2. When opening and closing the Fashion Zipper, sometimes the chain bit will bite the string or cloth and the slider will not move. What should I do?

In this case, if you pull the slider forcibly, it will bite deeper and deeper. On the one hand, you should reverse the slider and on the other hand unfasten the fabric. When biting in completely, do not pull the slider vigorously, and slowly pull back the slider.

3. What should I do to prevent the card from jamming?

If the card is blocked when pulling the zipper, pull the slider back a certain distance and then pull the zipper forward. Do not pull hard. Otherwise, the chain will skew and fall off.

4. What should I do if the opening and closing is not smooth when using a zipper?

If you pull the slider forcibly, it will cause sprocket meshing failure. At this time, use paraffin or lubricating spray to coat the surface and inside of the element, and then move the slider several times to loosen it.

5. What should I pay attention to when washing clothes with zipper?

When washing clothes, the zipper should be closed. This is the best condition of the zipper when washing. This not only prolongs the life of the zipper, but also reduces the wear of the inner wall of the washing machine.

6. What should I do if the zipper is stuck on the fabric so that the zipper plate is broken or the zipper cannot be closed?

Use one hand to pull the jammed cloth to both sides and pull it to the back. Use the other hand to pull the chain head and pull forward. Do not use too much force to prevent the pull plate from breaking, and then return the zipper to its original state. In addition, when sewing, ensure the amount of space for the zipper tape so that the zipper head can be used smoothly.

7. What should be paid attention to for zipper for leather products or wool products?

Copper alloy zippers for leather products or wool need to be antirusted before being combined with leather products or wool.

8. If the dark zippers and light-colored clothes are put together, it is easy to cause the problem of color transfer printing and dyeing. How to solve it?

When the dark zipper and the light-colored main material are sealed and stored in the same polyethylene packaging bag, paper should be used to separate the zipper from the main material to avoid this situation.