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Zippers

ONE WAY NON-SEPARATING	MAKE YOUR OWN ZIPPERS
TWO WAY NON-SEPARATING	ZIPPER TIPS & INFO
ONE END CLOSED (O.E.C)
ONE WAY SEPARATING
TWO WAY SEPARATING

(ALL ZIPPERS ARE NYLON UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)

READY MADE ZIPPERS

ONE WAY NON-SEPARATING COIL

Uses: pockets, luggage

zippers by Maxi

ITEM	SIZE	LENGTH	COLOR	1-49 pcs	50-99	100+
#5160	#5	7"NL	black	$ .90 ea	$ .78 ea	$ .66 ea	Qty:
#5161	#5	7"L only 12 left	black	$ .90 ea	$ .78 ea	$ .66 ea	Qty:
#5100	#5	8"NL only 3 left	black	$ .95 ea	$ .82 ea	$ .70 ea	Qty:

#5165	#7	7"NL	black	$ .90 ea	$ .78 ea	$ .66 ea	Qty:
#5106	#7	11"NL	black	$1.15 ea	$ .99 ea	$ .83 ea	Qty:
#5107	#7	13"NL	black	$1.20 ea	$1.03 ea	$ .87 ea	Qty:
#5108	#7	14"NL	black	$1.23 ea	$1.06 ea	$ .89 ea	Qty:
#5109	#7	15"NL	black	$1.26 ea	$1.08 ea	$ .91 ea	Qty:
#5111	#7	17"NL	black	$1.32 ea	$1.13 ea	$ .95 ea	Qty:
#5112	#7	18"NL	black	$1.35 ea	$1.16 ea	$ .97 ea	Qty:
#5113	#7	20"NL	black	$1.41 ea	$1.21 ea	$1.01 ea	Qty:
#5114	#7	22"NL	black	$1.44 ea	$1.23 ea	$1.03 ea	Qty:
#5115	#7	23"NL	black	$1.47 ea	$1.26 ea	$1.05 ea	Qty:
#5116	#7	88"NL	black	$3.99 ea	$3.15 ea	$2.00 ea	Qty:

TWO WAY NON-SEPARATING COIL ZIPPERS

Uses: pockets, luggage

zippers by Maxi

ITEM	SIZE	LENGTH	COLOR	1-49 pcs	50-99	100+
#5122	#7	16"NL	black	$1.50 ea	$1.29 ea	$1.08 ea	Qty:
#5123	#7	21"NL	black	$1.75 ea	$1.50 ea	$1.17 ea	Qty:
#5124	#7	22"NL	black	$1.80 ea	$1.54 ea	$1.20 ea	Qty:
#5125	#7	23"NL	black	$1.85 ea	$1.58 ea	$1.23 ea	Qty:
#5126	#7	24"NL	black	$1.90 ea	$1.63 ea	$1.27 ea	Qty:
#5127	#7	25"NL	black	$1.95 ea	$1.67 ea	$1.30 ea	Qty:
#5128	#7	27"NL	black	$2.05 ea	$1.75 ea	$1.32 ea	Qty:
#5129	#7	30"NL	black	$2.20 ea	$1.88 ea	$1.42 ea	Qty:
#5131	#7	37"NL	black	$2.55 ea	$2.18 ea	$1.57 ea	Qty:
#5132	#7	53"NL	black	$3.35 ea	$2.55 ea	$2.01 ea	Qty:

ONE END CLOSED ZIPPERS (o.e.c.)

Uses: pullover shirts, zipper fly

zippers by YKK

ITEM	SIZE	LENGTH	COLOR	1-49 pcs	50-99	100+
#5192	#3 coil	7 "L	black	$1.10 ea	$.93 ea	$ .81 ea	Qty:
#5135	#5 coil	9 "L	black,white,red, royal, dk purple	$1.85 ea	$1.53 ea	$ 1.19 ea	Qty:
#5136	#5 coil	12"L	black, white, red, royal, dk. gray, navy, yelow (tooth style only)	$2.00 ea	$1.66 ea	$1.26 ea	Qty:
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#5190	#5 tooth	12"L	black	$1.85 ea	$1.56 ea	$1.27 ea	Qty:
#5194	#5 coil	16"L	royal,white, only 9 wht, only 2 royal available	$ .90 ea	N/A	N/A	Qty:
#5137	#5 coil	18"L	black, white, red royal	$2.25 ea	$1.87 ea	$1.54 ea	Qty:
#5138	#5 coil	30"L	black, white, red, royal, navy, yellow	$3.00 ea	$2.58 ea	$2.02 ea	Qty:

zippers by Maxi

ITEM	SIZE	LENGTH	COLOR	1-49 pcs	50-99	100+
#5117	#7 coil	11"NL	black	$1.35 ea	$1.16 ea	$ .97 ea	Qty:
#5154	#7 coil	11"L	black	$1.35 ea	$1.16 ea	$ .97 ea	Qty:
#5118	#7 coil	15"NL	black	$1.55 ea	only 1 pc available	N/A	Qty:
#5119	#7 coil	16"NL	black	$1.60 ea	$1.37 ea	$1.15 ea	Qty:
#5120	#7 coil	19"NL	black	$1.75 ea	$1.50 ea	$1.25 ea	Qty:
#5156	#7 coil	20"NL	black	$1.80 ea	$1.54 ea	$1.29 ea	Qty:
#5150	#7 coil	20"NL	blk-rev. tabs	$2.45 ea	$1.76 ea	$1.56 ea	Qty:
#5121	#7 coil	77"NL	black	$3.30 ea	$2.82 ea	$2.18 ea	Qty:

ONE WAY SEPARATING ZIPPERS

Uses: jackets or anywhere you need one side to separate from the other

zippers by YKK

ITEM	SIZE	LENGTH	COLOR	1-49 pcs	50-99	150+
#5193	#3 coil	30"L	black	$2.75 ea	$2.24 ea	$1.84 ea	Qty:

#5139	#5 coil	14"L	black, navy	$2.25 ea	$1.87 ea	$1.54 ea	Qty:
#5140	#5 coil	16"L	black, white, royal, red	$2.35 ea	$1.99 ea	$1.61 ea	Qty:
#5133	#5 tooth	16"L	black	$2.15 ea	$1.75 ea	$1.41 ea	Qty:
#5141	#5 coil	18"L	black, navy, dk. gray	$2.50 ea	$2.03 ea	$1.67 ea	Qty:
#5142	#5 coil	20"L	black, white, royal, red	$2.55 ea	$2.02 ea	$1.74 ea	Qty:
#5143	#5 coil	22"L	black, navy, yellow, dk. gray	$2.65 ea	$2.19 ea	$1.80 ea	Qty:
#5144	#5 coil	24"L	black, royal, red, white (only 3 avail)	$2.75 ea	$2.29 ea	$1.88 ea	Qty:
#5183	#5 tooth	26"L	black	$2.90 ea	$2.37 ea	$1.85 ea	Qty:
#5184	#5 tooth	28"L	black	$2.95 ea	$2.45 ea	$1.92 ea	Qty:
#5185	#5 tooth	28"L	blk-rev tabs	$3.95 ea	$3.34 ea	$2.54 ea	Qty:
#5175	#5 coil	30"L	black, white, dk purple	$2.99 ea	$2.54 ea	$1.99 ea	Qty:
#5187	#5 tooth	30"L	black	$2.99 ea	$2.65 ea	$1.97 ea	Qty:
#5195	#5 coil	96"L	black	$4.89 ea	$4.25 ea	$3.49 ea	Qty:

#5188	#10 tooth	30"L	black	$4.90 ea	$3.95 ea	$2.99 ea	Qty:
#5158	#10 tooth	36"L	blk-rev. tabs	$5.95 ea	$4.62 ea	$3.99 ea	Qty:
#5197	#10 tooth	96"L	black	$8.50 ea	N/A	N/A	Qty:
#5159	#10 tooth	96"L	blk-rev. tabs	$9.99 ea	$8.55 ea	$7.95 ea	Qty:

WATERPROOF URETEK ZIPPER BY YKK
#5198	#5 coil	46"L	black	$7.35 ea	$6.80 ea	$5.95 ea	Qty:

TWO WAY SEPARATING ZIPPERS

Uses: jackets or anywhere you need one side to separate from the other

zippers by YKK

ITEM	SIZE	LENGTH	COLOR	1-49 pcs	50-99	100+
#5145	#5 tooth	26"L	black, royal,red	$3.10 ea	$2.60 ea	$2.12 ea	Qty:
#5146	#5 tooth	28"L	black, navy	$3.19 ea	$2.68 ea	$2.19 ea	Qty:
#5147	#5 tooth	30"L	black, white, royal, navy	$3.25 ea	$2.76 ea	$2.25 ea	Qty:
#5148	#5 tooth	40"L	black	$3.85 ea	$3.02 ea	$2.58 ea	Qty:
#5162	#5 tooth	48"L	black	$3.99 ea	$3.25 ea	$2.57 ea	Qty:
#5153	#5 coil	96"NL	blk-rev tabs	$6.90 ea	$5.79 ea	$4.85 ea	Qty:

#5189	#8 coil	110"NL	blk-rev tabs	$8.49 ea	$6.88 ea	$5.62 ea	Qty:


#2.5 coil	#3 coil	#5 coil	#8 coil	#10 coil

#5 tooth	#10 tooth

MAKE YOUR OWN ZIPPERS

NOTE: Shopping cart allows for full increments only. If partial
yards are desired on any cut goods note it in the "Special Instructions"
box on the Checkout page and we will adjust your order.

CONTINUOUS ZIPPER - YKK

ITEM SIZE STYLE COLOR 1-25 yds 25-100 yds 100 yds - roll sz

#5035 #2.5 coil black $ .85 yd $ .85 yd n/a

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#5038 #3 coil black $ .85 yd $ .74 yd $ .65 yd

Qty:

#5030 #5 coil black $ .99 yd $ .82 yd $ .71 yd

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#5031 #8 coil black $1.16 yd $ .98 yd $ .79 yd

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#5032 #10 coil black $1.69 yd $1.45 yd $1.29 yd

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#5033 #5 tooth black $1.39 yd $1.10 yd $ .94 yd

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#5034 #10 tooth black $1.97 yd $1.65 yd $1.39 yd

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WATERPROOF URETEK ZIPPER - YKK

ITEM	SIZE	STYLE	COLOR	1-25 yds	25-100 yds	100 y - roll sz
#5037	# 5	coil	black	$3.55 yd	$3.21 yd	$ 2.89 yd	Qty:
NOTE: reversible #5 coil zipper sliders (#5043) are needed for this zipper since this zipper is installed "backwards" so the zipper teeth go toward the inside of the item and the coated (waterproof) side of the tape goes toward the outside. (What would usually be considered the "wrong side" of the zipper is the "right side" of the zipper with the waterproof style). If prefered, one of the tabs can be snipped off of the backside of the zipper once the slider is put on.

SINGLE TABS

ITEM	SIZE	STYLE	COLOR	1-25 pcs	25-100	100+
#5052	#2.5L	coil	silver, blk	$ .25 ea	$ .22 ea	$ .18 ea	Qty:
#5040	#5NL	coil	black	$ .30 ea	$ .26 ea	$ .21 ea	Qty:
#5041	#8NL	coil	black	$ .37 ea	$ .31 ea	$ .26 ea	Qty:
#5041B	#8NL	coil	SILVER	$ .19 ea	(only 8 pcs)	N/A	Qty:
#5042	#10NL	coil	black	$ .65 ea	$ .51 ea	$ .42 ea	Qty:

#5046	#5L	tooth	black	$ .37 ea	$ .33 ea	$ .26 ea	Qty:
#5047	#10L	tooth	black	$ .78 ea	$ .65 ea	$ .56 ea	Qty:
NOTE: reversible #5 coil zipper sliders (#5043) are needed for this zipper since this zipper is installed "backwards" so the zipper teeth go toward the inside of the item and the coated (waterproof) side of the tape goes toward the outside. (What would usually be considered the "wrong side" of the zipper is the "right side" of the zipper with the waterproof style). If prefered, one of the tabs can be snipped off of the backside of the zipper once the slider is put on.

DOUBLE REVERSIBLE TABS

ITEM	SIZE	STYLE	COLOR	1-25 pcs	25-100	100+
#5053	#2.5NL	coil	silver	$ .45 ea	$ .30 ea	$ .20 ea	Qty:
#5055	#3NL	coil	black	$ .49 ea	$ .41 ea	$ .38 ea	Qty:
#5043	#5NL	coil	black	$ .49 ea	$ .41 ea	$ .38 ea	Qty:
#5044	#8NL	coil	black	$ .87 ea	$ .76 ea	$ .59 ea	Qty:
#5045	#10NL	coil	black	$1.39 ea	$1.34 ea	$ .99 ea	Qty:

#5048	#5L	tooth	black	$ .92 ea	$ .76 ea	$ .69 ea	Qty:
#5049	#10L	tooth	black	$1.65 ea	$1.40 ea	$1.15 ea	Qty:

TOP & BOTTOM STOPS


ITEM	SIZE	STYLE	COLOR	1-25	25-100	100+
#5021	#8	top	silver	$ .12 pr.	$ .10 pr.	$ .09 pr.	Qty:
#5022	#10* see note below	top	silver	$ .18 pr.	$ .17 pr.	$ .16 pr.	Qty:
*Note: standard #10 top stops are no longer available. These are #7 bottom stops- they can be used as a #10 top stop for #10 zipper, you just need to pinch the prongs on one end a little closer
#5023	#7	bottom	silver	$ .10 ea	$ .09 ea	$ .08 ea	Qty:
slightly tight for the #8 chain but very workable
#5024	#10	bottom	silver	$ .11 ea	$ .10 ea	$ .09 ea	Qty:

ZIPPER TIPS & INFO

EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO
KNOW ABOUT ZIPPERS

COIL more flexible and smoother running than tooth zippers.
As a general rule, typically the #5 is for clothing and the
#7 & #8 are used for gear. Uses: tents, jackets, luggage

TOOTH SIZE the smaller the number the smaller the tooth
size: ie. #5 is smaller than #10 and thus not as strong.

CONTINUOUS ZIPPER a length of zipper, either coil or
tooth style, sold by the yard. Allows you to make and
customize your own zippers. At least one end must be
sewn closed. It cannot be used to make separating
jacket zippers.

ZIPPER TAB the zipper pull (slider) on the zipper [Note:
the zipper tabs from one brand (ie: YKK brand) are
usually not interchangeable with other zipper brands
(ie: Maxi brand zippers, etc.)

(1) single tab-a zipper tab with only one pull

(2) double-reversible tab-a zipper tab with a pull on both sides of the tab. Uses: sleeping bags

(3) non-locking tab(NL)-a zipper tab which slides easily and
has no internal locking mechanism to hold it in
place. Uses: pockets, luggage, tent doors

(4) locking tab(L)-a coil zipper tab which has an internal
locking mechanism to hold the tab in place
ie. trouser zipper

(5) key locking tab(KL)-a zipper tabs which locks and
unlocks with a removable key. Uses:security
envelopes, luggage

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
TOOTH & COIL STYLE ZIPPERS?

For many projects it’s your preference which style you choose

TOOTH STYLE
has individual blocks of teeth.

COIL STYLE
has continuous wrap of
nylon filament

ZIPPER ANATOMY

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WHY MAKE YOUR OWN ZIPPERS:

There are a number of reasons why you would want to make your own zipper using continuous coil or continuous tooth zipper length.

1. By doing so you can customize the length and style of the zipper you want ie: one way non-separating, two-way non-separating or one-end-closed. [NOTE: The only style of zipper you cannot make with continuous zipper is a one-way or a two-way separating zipper-like a jacket style zipper].

2. When you make your own zipper you can select the style of zipper tab you desire: non-locking, locking, key locking or double reversible. See the zipper terms box to determine which style of tab to use.

3. Often times it is more economical to make your own. To determine how much to buy just add 2" to the desired length you want the zipper to be (1" extra for each end) ie: if you want a 70" zipper you will need at least 72" of continuous zipper.

SHOULD YOU USE TOP & BOTTOM STOPS:

Top and bottom stops can be optional. The purpose of zipper stops is to keep the zipper tab from pulling off when the zipper is in use. If an end of the zipper is sewn into a seam you may choose not to attach top/bottom stops because the seam will act as the "stops". When using zipper stops, bottom stops are attached to one end of a one end closed zipper and both ends of a one or two-way non-separating zipper. Top stops are used at the top end (the "open" end) of a one-end closed zipper.

WHAT SIZE TOP & BOTTOM STOPS SHOULD YOU USE:

For #5 and #8 coil and #5 tooth zipper use #8 top and bottom stops. For #10 coil and #10 tooth zipper use #10 top and bottom stops.

HOW TO ATTACH A ZIPPER TAB
1). On one end of the zipper tape, part the zipper teeth about 2".
2). Insert one side of the zipper about 1/4 " into the curved end of the zipper slider.

[NOTE: On double pull sliders place the slider so that the angled portion of the flange is up].
3). Insert the other end of the zipper into the slider. To prevent misalignment on the other end of the zipper line up the short ends of the zipper tape evenly. 4). Firmly holding both zipper halves slide the pull onto the zipper teeth. It may take several attempts to line up the zipper teeth and to prevent a bulge on one side of the zipper tape if the teeth are misaligned.
[NOTE: When putting two pulls on the same zipper tape, attach the second tab on the opposite end of the zipper tape using the same method as above].

ZIPPER FAILURE

Zipper failures are usually the result of the zipper tab (slider) wearing out, especially if no apparent damage is noticeable to the zipper teeth. For zippers where the teeth separate after the zipper is closed, a possible solution (though at times only a temporary one) is to pinch the tab from the top of the tab to the bottom of the tab with a pair of pliers to seat the tab closer to the zipper teeth (not too light though).
If this doesn’t work try replacing the tab before replacing the entire zipper.

ZIPPER WEDGES

The following method works well to eliminate the bulk when installing zippers in a seam…

Cut the length of zipper needed for the project minus 2" (ie. for a 25" zipper cut a 23" length of zipper. Install zipper slider(s).
Cut 2 zipper wedges out of project fabric, 2" long by width of zipper tape. On each end of zipper, pin each zipper wedge face side down to right side of zipper matching short raw edges.

Using a zipper foot, stitch 1/2" from raw edge. Fold zipper wedge out flat & top stitch 1/4" from edge with zipper foot.

Install in project.

HOW TO SHORTEN A ZIPPER

COIL STYLE ZIPPER:

1. Determine the final length you want the zipper to be. At the top end of the zipper place a mark at this measurement (Mark #1). Place another mark (Mark #2) 1" above Mark #1.

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2. With the zipper pull below Mark #1 trim both sides of the zipper at Mark #2. Using a match or candle sear the raw edges of the zipper tape to prevent raveling.

3. Finishing the end:

METHOD #1: Between Mark #1 and Mark #2, using nail clippers or scissors remove the zipper teeth being careful not to cut into the fabric portion of the zipper tape. Remove any small plastic parts remaining in this area.

a. Remove the two top stops from the zipper pieces that were removed in step 2 (if this is not possible because the zipper stops are plastic or if you are unable to remove them go on to step b.) Reattach the stops on the zipper placing each over the first few teeth (or if this is not possible as close to the top tooth as possible). Using a pair of pliers crimp each in place. The zipper is now ready to be installed.

If the zipper stops are plastic or if you are unable to remove them go to the next step (b).

b. To keep the zipper pulls from coming off stitch across the top few zipper teeth on both sides of the zipper tape, using a tight zig-zag stitch and stitching in place numerous times. (NOTE: set the zig-zag stitch width wide enough so that the needle passes freely across the teeth). The zipper is now ready to be installed.

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METHOD #2: At Mark #1 fold the extra 1" portion of the zipper tape toward the bank and slightly off to the side of the zipper. Pin. Stitch to secure the folded edge in place. The zipper is now ready to be installed.

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TOOTH STYLE ZIPPER:

Method #1: Follow steps 1 through 3a above and if necessary Method 2 below. [NOTE: in removing the zipper teeth on a tooth zipper pliers may be used to pull the teeth off. Also, when reattaching the top stops place the stop immediately above the top tooth not over it.]

METHOD #2: At mark #1 fold the extra 1" portion of the zipper tape toward the back and off to the side of the zipper immediately above the last tooth, making certain there is no space. Pin in place. Stitch to secure the folded edge in place.

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The zipper is now ready to install.