Tips & Resources

  • Strategies for Zipper Color Matching

    Strategies for Zipper Color Matching

    Choosing the right zipper color shouldn't delay your project. With hundreds of unique YKK color codes, trying to match a digital screen to physical fabric is overwhelming—and it is the...

  • How to Measure for a Zipper

    How to Measure for a Zipper

    One of the most common questions we field from designers and makers here in the New York Fashion District is simply, "What size zipper do I actually need?" Measuring incorrectly...

  • Understanding Separating & Closed Zippers

    Understanding Separating & Closed Zippers

    You have your fabric, your measurements, and your material choice. But before adding hardware to your cart, there is one critical detail to finalize: the bottom type. A zipper's "bottom...

  • How to Choose the Right Zipper

    How to Choose the Right Zipper

    Finding the perfect YKK zipper for your project comes down to three straightforward choices: Material, Gauge, and Function. Here is exactly how to find your match. 1. Material (The Teeth)...