What does #8 zipper mean?

What does #8 zipper mean?

Here’s what that means: #8 = chain size (8mm chain width) Separating = zipper has finished ends. Automatic Lock = slider locks in place (also called AutoLok) Short Single Pull Metal = all descriptors for the type of slider.

What do the numbers on zippers mean?

Zippers are sized with a number designation (e.g. #5, #10). These numbers are based on the approximate width of the zipper teeth in millimeters when the zipper is closed. So a #5 zipper’s teeth measure approximately 5mm across, a #10 zipper’s teeth measure approximately 10mm across, and so on.

How do I know what YKK zipper I have?

The zipper type is determined by the zipper chain (teeth or coil). Plastic molded zippers are the most common type used in heavy outerwear. For YKK brand zippers Vislon is used to indicate plastic zippers so you will often see 5VS, 8VS, or 10V. Other zipper brands may have only a number to indicate size.

What does YKK mean on my zipper?

YKK zippers. YKK, it turns out, is a Japanese company. (It stands for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha–far too long to print on a zipper.) It’s got about half of the world’s zipper business. And it has a zipper factory in Macon, Georgia, where they make about 5 million zippers a day.

How do I know what size zipper to buy?

To find the size of your zipper, measure the width of your zipper teeth when they are closed in millimeters (if possible). The measurement might not neatly line up with a zipper size, as the actual size of the zipper tape can vary, but it should roughly correlate.

How do you know what size a zipper is?

Start with the size. To find the size of your zipper, measure the width of your zipper teeth when they are closed in millimeters (if possible). The measurement might not neatly line up with a zipper size, as the actual size of the zipper tape can vary, but it should roughly correlate.

How do I choose a zipper size?

To select the correct zipper length, check the item you are making and consider individual body proportions. A long zipper opening will reduce strain placed on the garment as it is put on and taken off. To shorten a zipper, sew a bar tack across the zipper at the desired length.

Are all YKK zippers labeled?

The YKK® brand sliders that we sell here at Sailrite® are all labeled with their size and/or type on the top of the zipper slider itself. These markings can be hard to see, so we recommend using a magnifying glass to make it a little easier.

Are SBS zippers good?

SBS Zipper has been listed as one of the key and niche suppliers in the global zipper industry, and rated as the Top 10 Chinse Zipper Brand throughout these years. SBS zippers are also increasingly found on most top 10 listed items.

Why are YKK zippers so popular?

Because of its reliability, YKK is popular for manufacturers. We’ve all felt the pain of a zipper breaking, ruining an entire garment. It just makes more sense to go with a reliable brand. And that’s why YKK zippers are everywhere.