The right zipper for handbag

March 13, 2018 BY TRIMS CO.,LIMITED Zippers Knowledge

In addition to the material and quality of the handbag itself, the zipper is also an important part of the handbag. However, with the increasing number of zipper types on the market today, choosing the right zipper for a particular handbag style may require more considerations. Which material should you use? What type of slider? Here are some guidelines that may help you.

1. Zipper Chain or Finished Zipper

Most people think that finished zippers are easier and more convenient to use because the zippers are pre-cut and measured to a specific length, and all necessary components are assembled and glued. All you need to do is connect it to the product.

But we generally don't recommend it for handbag projects. The pre-cut sizes would severely limit the kinds of handbags that you would be able to manufacture. In this case, using a continuous zipper chain that you can cut yourself would be a more apt choice.

With a zipper chain, you`ll be able to customize the zipper`s length according to the exact needs of your handbag prototype.

2. Type of Material

As we know the materials of zipper are plastic, metal and coil. The kind of material you choose depends heavily on the project you are working on. Coil zippers are usually used in office apparel like blouses and skirts.Plastic zippers are great for sportswear, as well as clothes like raincoats and down jackets.Metal zippers work well with daily wear and tear, such as footwear and handbags.

3. One way closed end zipper or two way closed end Zipper

One way closed end zippers are used for items that require the zipper halves to be fully separated (e.g. jackets, sweatshirts, hoodies). Closed end zippers are used for items that require only a partial opening (e.g handbags, luggage, pants, tents, footwear).These closed end zippers are then further categorized according to the number of sliders they have.

One-way closed zippers only have one slider that only goes [one way," while two-way closed zippers have two sliders. Though both kinds are used in handbags, the latter is more commonly used in luggage and traveling bags where closures are longer. Two-way closed zippers also allow handbags that are at full-capacity to be closed easily.

4. Types of Slider

Sliders come in two kinds: the locking and the non-locking ones.

Locking sliders are usually found on jackets and other such items. These locking zippers have a mechanism inside them that locks the zipper into place unless you pull on the tab.

However, for handbags, non-locking zippers are used. The zipper is able to move freely throughout the chain, and it doesn`t lock at all. This makes it easier for the wearer to zip up his or her handbag easily with just one hand.

Have you learned how to choose a zipper for a tote? There are high-quality metal zippers, nylon zippers, plastic zippers, welcome to consult.