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There are two main types of zippers that we are introducing, metals and plastic zippers.Metal Zippers
1)Teeth formed from a metal wire either flat or profiled and made from metals like brass, aluminium, nickel or white brass(nickel free)
2)Teeth die-cast directly onto the tape with zinc metalThere is a variety of finishes for metal zippers like golden brass, antique brass, antique silver, gunmetal, silver etc
Plastic Zippers
1)LFC or L-type zippers made with meander/Ruhrmann type coil, stiched around the edge of the carrier tape.
2)CFC zippers made with spiral coil stitched on one side of the carrier tape.
3)Woven-in coil zippers, in which the coil is formed and directly woven into the carrier tape on special looms.
4)Plastic moudled zippers, made from polyacetal(Delrin).
5)Plastic extruded zippers, in which a string of teeth/elements is first extruded and then stitched onto the carrier tape.
Specialty Zippers
Invisible zippers: CFC zippers that do not require a provision of a fly, since they are made and stitched in such a manner that only hairline searn is visible from outside. These are predominantly used in ladies wear.Two ways zippers: Zippers made in larger sizes in CFC, plastic moudled and metal. The major applications are outerwear and luggage.Open End zippers: A zipper that is able to be detached completely, used usually in jackets and outerwear.
The term "handbag" first came into use in the early 1900's and generally referred to hand-held luggage bags usually carried by men. These were an inspiration for new bags that became popularized for women, including handbags with complicated fasteners, internal compartments, and locks. With this new fashion, jewelers got into the act with special compartments for opera glasses, cosmetics, and fans.
The 1920's saw a revolution in fashion with varying hemlines and lighter clothing. Bags no longer needed to match the outfit perfectly and the rage was for the stylish lady to carry a doll dressed exactly like herself, complete with matching bag for her minature companion!
The 1940's saw new austerity in clothing, including handbags with the war effort in mind. Metal frames, zips, leather, and mirrors were in short supply so manufacters used plastic and wood. The 50's saw the rise of important designer houses including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Hermes and the 60's saw the breakdown of old notions of the classical and the rise of youth culture.
GR8-Plus Textile Jacket Textile Jacket with waterproof membrane and zip-out lining for both summer and cold weather use. Zipper at shoulder allows additional 2 inches extension of sleeves. Impact pads to shoulders, elbows and back. Reinforced elbow patches. Two front pockets and adjustable waistband. GR8 Textile Jacket Textile Jacket with waterproof membrane and zip-out lining for both summer and cold weather use. Impact pads to shoulders, elbows and back. Reinforced elbow patches. Two front pockets and adjustable waistband
Cool Textile Jacket Textile jacket with waterproof membrane and zip-out lining for summer and cool weather use. Zippers at collarbone, sleeves and shoulder blade open to allow for air flow, with perforated nylon lining of vents. Impact pads [armor] in shoulders, elbows and back. Two front pockets and inside chest pocket. Wrists adjustable with Velcro. Belt is also adjustable
Jim padded jacket with armor Black leather jacket with mandarin collar. Extra padding to shoulders and elbows. Front zipper and zipper at wrists. Small back zipper suitable for attaching to Jim padded leather pants.
GR8 Textile Trousers Textile trousers with waterproof membrane, and elastic waistband with Velcro fastener, impact pads to hips and knees and reinforced material to bottom. Elastic stretch panel on knees and zips at ankles.
MB Textile Trousers Trousers with waterproof membrane, impact pads at hips and knees. Detachable suspenders and zip-out lining. Elastic and snaps at waist and two front pockets. Zips at ankle.
Jim padded leather jeans Black leather jeans with extra padding in knees, removable armor, and zippers at the ankles. Front zip with Velcro waist fastener. Small back zip to attach to Jim leather jacket
DID YOU KNOW?
Before you next use a zipper, look closely to see if YKK is printed on the metal. If it is you have a quality product.
YKK America manufactures more than 7 million zippers each day, as well as other closures in its Macon Georgia plants.
In the 1930s, a sales campaign ran for children's clothing that used the new zippers. The device was praised for the cultivation of independence inyoung children. "Mommy look! One zip and I'm all dressed!"
In 1937 in the Battle of the Fly. There came about the zippers VS buttons. French fashion designers went wild for the new invention for men's trousers.
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/zipper.htm
From the clothing you wear, the furniture you own, the car you drive, the luggage you carry, and the sports equipment you use, and more, YKK zippers are there.
In 1960, YKK first entered the United States zipper market as a small sales and assembly operation. Originating in New York's garment district to be near our customers, YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. is now this country's number one supplier of zippers. In Macon, Georgia, in state-of-the-art plants we produce millions of YKK zippers per day in thousands of styles and colors. Does it really take so many plants to make a zipper? Yes, if it's a YKK zipper. Our unique manufacturing process is vertically integrated. Starting with the Brass Wire Plant, where our own brass is produced from high grade copper and zinc in a ratio perfect for zippers, we make zipper teeth (elements) and sliders.
If you need them, YKK also produces attaching machines. And, we partner with customers to ensure you're getting genuine YKK zippers.
http://www.ykkamerica.com/zippers.asp
The 2006-2011 World Outlook for Zippers and Slide Fasteners Excluding Zippers and Slide Fasteners Made of Precious Metals and Precious and Semi-Precious Stones
BEIJING, June 29 Asia Pulse - Zipper output in China, spurred by the rising demand of textile, bags, shoes and sports goods, is expected to grow 20 per cent annually
http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/summary_0199-4426705_ITM
Tiong Lee Company Limited (TLC) is a zipper-manufacturer established in Hong Kong in 1974 which supplies all kinds of zippers. From decades of experience, we not only established a sound reputation, but also developed a sizable productivity of 10,000,000m production capacity per month. A good management system, together with our high technologies, advanced facilitates and a group of well-organized and professionally-trained staff, our company is thus successfully founded in Hong Kong for more than 28 years. [back to top]
Satisfying Market's Need
Although producing international qualified zippers, we, TLC, insist on maintaining an affordable price on our products. Additionally, in order to satisfy market's need, we produce more than 200 different styles of pullers with unlimited colour zippers. The number of puller mold is still expanding according to the special requests of customers. And the colour of our zippers is unlimited because we will not fix our customers' choices from a colour card but will suggest them to give us their cloth samples so that they can have the exact colour zippers matching with their products. That's why we do not have a catalogue posting all our products because we produce what you need.
Both flat and stand-up pouches are expected to show healthy gains through 2008, according to a report by The Freedonia Group Inc. Features such as spouts, zippers and retort processing will drive the growth of all pouch varieties. Stand-up pouches will experience robust gains thanks to their increased versatility and relative novelty at retail. Flat pouches will remain dominant through 2008, with demand climbing at about 5% a year. Stand-up pouches will gain in snacks, cheese and other foods, while flat pouches will be used increasingly for foods like cheese, pudding and yogurt.
http://www.allbusiness.com/plastics-rubber/plastics-product-manufacturing/230303-1.html
Taiwan Hsin Chin Zipper Co. Ltd. (HCE) [Taiwan] : Founded in 1980 as a small zipper dyeing plant, Taiwan Hsin Chin Zipper Co.,Ltd. has expanded and grown to become a vertically integrated zipper manufacturer and exporter with annual sales over 10 million US dollars.(1999 Statistics). From polyester yarn selection and purchasing, zipper tape weaving through finished zipper processing done and controlled by themselves, they have achieved better cost and quality control, which enables them to supply valuable customers around the world with quality products at competitive prices. Address: 5-2, LAI GAN LIAU, HAI CHERNG LI, CHIA LI, TAINAN HSIEN, TAIWAN Phone: 886-2-22733551 Fax: 886-2-22700404 e-mail: asonik@ms65.hinet.net Contact: Steven Sun / Sales Director
Metal Zipper
Polyester Zipper
Nylon Zipper
Invisible Zipper
PVC Tape Zipper
http://www.apparelsearch.com/zipper_polyester_factory.htm
TWK uses the high-speed machines and high-quality TETORON YARNS to knit zipper tapes. Under strict quality control, even the gross and untrimmed tapes will be cleared away. The monthly production quantity is 25,650,000 yards/ 120 sets (machines).
TWK insists on sewing the zippers with TETORON on the both sides of zippers. All the defects must be cleared away, including the loose thread, different tape size (big/small), or different tape sewing thread (one thick/one thin), etc. The monthly production quantity is 12,000,000 yards/150 sets (machines).
http://www.twkzipper-slider-puller.com/style/content/CN-023b/about.asp?lang=2&customer_id=1510&name_id=37956&fid=2525
