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Zippers

About zippers on garments and clothing.

Information About Zippers

Most people own garments with zippers.  They are an excellent means for fastening clothing and often taken for granted.  They are durable and usually outlast the fabrics they are sewn on.  Leather is a natural fabric and has a long life when cared for properly. It is important to take some precautions to provide proper maintenance for a zipper to insure that it will outlast the garment it is sewn to.  Most zipper problems can be prevented by applying lubrication to the zipper.  A simple way is to use a wax, such as a candle or a crayon to rub onto the teeth of the zipper.  This will help any sticking of the zipper.  Zippers that are used frequently tend to last longer.  Frequent use will not allow for any corrosion or dirt build-up to occur.

Zippers are manufactured from several materials.  Plastic zippers are strong and will outlast many metal alloy zippers.  The strength of a zipper does not necessarily  increase with the size of a zipper  They are still prone to the dirt or corrosion buildup.

Problems with zippers

• Most problems with zippers can be avoided by routine lubrication.  Applying wax to the teeth will make for a long zipper life. Worn zipper sliders may be replaced.  The zipper may have a ‘stop’ at the top of the teeth.  The stop may be carefully removed and the worn zipper pull can be slid off the top.   A new one may be put back on.  This may take some extra effort.  A new stop should be installed or the old one may be re-installed.
• Missing teeth cannot be remedied.  Most teeth problems stem from lack of maintenance.  If the zipper pull becomes stuck, it should be gently worked back into shape before pulling out teeth.  Once teeth are damaged or pulled out, the zipper will need replacing.
• Corroded zippers often occur through non-use or exposure to moisture.  This problem should be addressed before the damage gets really bad.  The corrosion may start to eat into the skin.