Zipper classification and characteristics

Type

Picture

Characteristics

Open end

The zipper is open from top to bottom, so the open end zipper is not locked and does not need to be fixed.

Two-way open end

There are two sliders that can be opened or closed from either end of the zipper. The two sliders can be fully opened by pulling them apart against the lock piece.

Close end

Close zipper refers to the zipper bottom-up gradually pulled up, so there should be a lock on the upper end of the zipper to prevent the situation of pulling head fall off.

two-way close end with"X"shape

A closed zipper with two sliders. The two sliders can be opened and closed facing back or opposite. When the two sliders open the zipper, the zipper is X shaped.

two-way close end with "O"shape

A closed zipper with two sliders. The two sliders can be opened and closed facing back or opposite. When the two sliders open the zipper, the zipper is O shaped.

Type

Characteristic

Applicable occasion

Mental zipper

It is a zipper whose teeth are made of copper, white copper or aluminum, which is stronger than nylon zippers and resin zippers.

Pant, jacket, leather clothing, leather bags and suitcases.

Nylon zipper

The most prominent feature of nylon zipper is light,smooth, thin chain teeth, and can be wound. In addition, nylon zippers have lower production costs, so they have a competitive advantage in sales price. In recent years, gold - and silver-plated nylon zippers have been widely used.

Sportswear, shoes, bedding, bags and tents.

Plastic zipper

The plastic zipper is characterized by tough texture, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and colorful, It applies to a wide range of temperatures. In addition, because of the larger area of the upper and lower planes of its chain teeth, it is conducive to inlay diamonds or gems on its plane, making it a practical craft decoration.

Coat, jacket, work clothes, down-filled coat, and ordnance cover bag .