Application Fields
Apparel & Footwear
How zippers perform in apparel and footwear, from lightweight sun-protection layers to leather garments, motorcycle gear, safety clothing and technical outdoor wear.
Lightweight Apparel
Sun-protection and ultralight jackets are often a single thin layer of fabric; a zipper that is even slightly heavy or stiff makes the placket buckle and adds weight.
Technical Outdoor Apparel
Hiking, climbing and mountaineering jackets face rain, cold, abrasion and repeated pulls, so the zipper must stay smooth and weather-resistant without adding bulk.
Motorcycle & Racing Apparel
In motorcycle and racing apparel the zipper must hold under wind load, abrasion and constant body movement, and stay easy to operate with gloves on.
Safety & Protective Apparel
Safety and protective clothing relies on the zipper to keep the garment closed and the protective layer continuous, often while the wearer is wearing gloves.
Leather Garments & Goods
On leather jackets, motorcycle garments and leather goods, the zipper is both a style signature and a load-bearing structural component.