YKK Metal Zips – Metal and Excella

YKK metal zips for high-end products

YKK metal zips are the choice of brands for whom the zip is a visible signature of quality. When a shopper takes jeans or a jacket off the rail, the first thing they often check is the slider – and the YKK marking on it immediately signals that the maker has not cut corners on details. Polkom supplies original YKK metal zips to manufacturers of clothing, leather goods and bags in Bulgaria and the European Union. We do not manufacture YKK zips – we are a supplier who helps with model selection, samples and logistics.

Two lines: Metal and Excella

YKK Metal – the standard metal line

YKK's classic metal zips have teeth made of brass, aluminium or nickel alloy. They are widely used in denim, workwear, jackets and bags, where strength and reliable closure are needed. The advantage of the original zip is consistency: tooth shape, grip on the tape and slider movement are uniform across the whole batch, which reduces complaints in volume production.

YKK Excella – the premium line

Excella is YKK's premium line of metal zips. Each tooth is precisely shaped and polished, so the closed chain is smooth, shiny and resembles jewellery. Excella is chosen for luxury apparel, leather jackets, handbags and accessories where the zip is part of the design rather than just a functional element. Sliders and pullers in this line are also more refined.

What to specify when choosing a YKK metal zip

• Line – Metal or Excella, depending on product positioning.
• Chain size – most often No. 3, No. 4, No. 5 or No. 8, from fine pockets to heavy jackets.
• Material and finish – brass, antique brass, nickel, black nickel, gold and other available options.
• Type – open-end, closed-end or two-way, with a suitable slider (auto-lock for jeans).
• Tape colour – by number from the YKK colour card.
• Length – standard or cut to the garment size.

Matching with other hardware

On denim and leather goods the metal zip is rarely alone – buttons, rivets and eyelets sit alongside it. The YKK zip finish should match the rest of the metal hardware, so we advise sending a sample or photo of the components you use. Polkom offers more than 10,000 accessory articles, so we can also supply buttons and eyelets in a matching finish in the same order.

Lead times and availability

Some standard YKK metal models may be in stock, but most combinations of line, finish, tape colour and length are made to order. Lead times therefore depend on the specific specification and are confirmed with each enquiry. If you are preparing a new collection, it is best to contact us at the sampling stage so delivery can be aligned with your production schedule.

YKK or a standard metal zip?

If your brand has no requirement for a specific zip brand, also see our metal zips, which we offer with custom logo sliders. For products where the YKK mark is part of the value for the buyer, the original zip is the better choice. All the brand's lines are in the YKK zips category.

How to order

Send us an enquiry with the line, size, finish, type, tape colour and approximate quantity. We will confirm availability, suggest a sample if needed and send you a quote with a lead time. Lead times for YKK zips are on request, and minimum quantities depend on the article – send an enquiry and you will receive a specific quote.