Selection basis of zipper

January 19, 2018 BY TRIMS CO.,LIMITED Zippers Knowledge

As we know, zipper is an important clothing accessory. According to different materials and production methods, there are various types of zippers on the market, such as polyester zipper, Brass Zipper, Nylon Zipper, separating zipper, open ended zipper. In the face of so many types, how should we choose?

Choosing the right zipper for your clothing will not only make the clothing look more stylish and beautiful, but also extend the life of the zipper. We can choose the right clothes zipper based on the zipper material, zipper strength, and the type and color of clothes.

Zipper material

Choosing a zipper based on material requires the fully understanding of the features of different types zippers.

Because of their flexibility and durability,nylon zippers are mainly used in clothing with thin fabric like underwear, dress, pants and lining.Nylon zippers are softer, more flexible and cheaper than other kinds of zipper.

Metal zippers are more distinctive because of their metallic finishes .They are durable but not flexible, which are better used for high-end garments like leather jacket, jeans, etc.

Plastic zippers have a relatively high durability and various colors. Besides, man-made diamonds can be inlaid into the surface of plastic zippers due to their large teeth. Meanwhile, the large and rigid teeth also result in the lower softness and tab pull-off strength, limiting the applications of plastic zippers. So they are commonly found on garments with thicker fabric, such as jacket, down jacket, ski suit, uniform, etc.

Zipper strength

In general, the size of the zipper determines its strength. In other words, the larger size is, the stronger strength is. However, different zippers manufactured with different materials also differ in strength even though they are in the same size.

Clothing type and color

Not only should zippers satisfy the requirements for strength and material, zippers should fit the function of different parts of clothing. For instance, the front fly of pants, pockets and dress generally needs closed-end zippers, and long coat can adopt two-way open zippers in consideration of the need for squat. When it comes to skirt or other thin fabrics, invisible zippers especially invisible zippers with lace tape are the best choice to add a fashion statement to clothing.Zipper colors should match the garment colors, and there are color cards for reference like Pantone Color Card .