Tips you should know about aluminum zippers

February 15, 2018 BY TRIMS CO.,LIMITED Zippers Knowledge

As a common clothing fastener, Metal Zipper can be made of copper, copper or aluminum. Compared to nylon zips and resin zippers, metal zippers are stronger and are more commonly used on jeans, jackets and backpacks. However, aluminum zips are not recommended due to their special characteristics. In the text below we will analyze the cause. If you still want to choose an aluminum zipper, we will also share some helpful tips to help you reduce the adverse effects.

1．Aluminum zips should not be subjected to such harsh treatment as heavy washing and bleaching, as the chemicals involved in these processes would produce adverse effects.

2．Aluminum zips are susceptible to temperature, humidity, collision, friction, acid and alkaline substances.

3. Special care should be taken when such chemical substances as silicic acid, soda, etc. are involved. Furthermore, make sure to fully cleanse the products timely after they are subjected to the chemical treatment.

4．Pants and jackets are usually subjected to washing treatment during the finishing process. Strong alkali solvents used during the process could result in corrosion of the aluminum elements due to their weak alkali resistance (fastness).

5. Special care should be taken when aluminum zips are used for the light colored fabrics to prevent migration.

6. Aluminum zips are susceptible to friction. Consequently, it will produce metal dusts when the zip is pulled, which could result in migration. When the metal dusts come into contact with the paraffin wax, which is used for teeth lubrication, it could leave dark stains on the fabric.

There are many other metal zippers like high quality brass zips for selection. If you have more questions about open ended zippers, closed ended zippers, 2 way zippers, please contact us.