The General Classification of Textile Zippers

The General Classification of Textile Zippers

Noor Ahmed Raaz
Specialized in Apparel Manufacturing
Owner and Editor in chief Textile Merchandising
Asst. Prof., Department of Textile Engineering
Atish Dipankar University of Science & Technology
Email: mnnabi@adust.edu.bd

Zipper:

The zipper is an important garment part that is used for opening and closing functions. This is one kind of trimming but it is also used as garments accessories. The zipper is the most common fastening device used in the apparel industry. Today I would like to discuss the classification of the zipper and its uses.

Classification of Zipper:

There is some classification of the zipper, every one of which has a different application. The classification of the zipper is depending on forms, styles, fabrication, uses of materials, etc. There are some materials used for the zipper manufacturing process such as metallic, plastic, wooden, animal bones, etc.

Generally, the zipper is classified in three ways. They are explained below –

1. According to the zipper teeth material
2. According to the zipper teeth size
3. According to the zipper function

1. According to the zipper teeth material:

A. Nylon zipper

Use: Jacket

B. Metal zipper

Use: Trouser

C. Plastic zipper

Use: Pant

2. According to the zipper teeth size:

A. General teeth size

Example: #3, #4, #4.5, #5, #6, #7, #8, # 10

B. Custom teeth size

3. According to the zipper function:

A. Open-end zipper

Use: Jacket

B. Closed-end zipper

Use: Pant