Original YKK Zips for Brands and Manufacturers

Why brands choose YKK zips

YKK zips appear in the collections of many of the world's best-known fashion, sports and outdoor brands. The Japanese manufacturer YKK is one of the largest and most established names in fastening, and the logo on the slider is seen by shoppers as a mark of quality. For a fashion brand or clothing manufacturer, choosing an original YKK zip means predictable performance in wear and washing, consistent quality from batch to batch, and a detail that raises the perceived value of the product.

Polkom is a Bulgarian company based in Sofia with more than three decades of experience in garment accessories. We do not manufacture YKK zips – we supply original YKK zips to customers in Bulgaria and across the European Union and help you choose the right product line, size and colour.

What sets an original YKK zip apart

• Standardised specifications – every model has a precisely defined size, chain material, tape type and slider, which makes repeat orders for future seasons easy.
• Consistent colours – tapes are dyed to the standard YKK colour system, so the same colour number looks identical across different orders.
• Branded sliders – original sliders carry the YKK marking, so authenticity is easy to recognise.
• Proven quality – YKK applies its own standards to test strength, smooth running and wash resistance.

YKK product lines

YKK identifies its products by its own line names. The ones clothing manufacturers ask for most often are:

• Metal – classic metal zips with brass, aluminium or nickel teeth for jeans, jackets and bags.
• Excella – premium metal zips with polished, precisely shaped teeth that look like jewellery; used in luxury apparel and leather goods.
• Vislon – zips with moulded plastic teeth for sportswear, outdoor and childrenswear.
• Conceal – invisible (concealed) zips for dresses, skirts and formalwear.
• Coil – nylon coil zips for everyday clothing, bags and home textiles.

Availability of specific models, sizes and finishes is confirmed with each enquiry.

YKK zip categories

YKK metal zips

YKK metal zips cover the standard metal line and the premium Excella line – for denim, leather and high-end outerwear.

YKK nylon coil zips

YKK coil zips are light and flexible, suitable for volume production of clothing, bags and accessories.

YKK moulded plastic zips

YKK moulded zips from the Vislon line are the choice for sports jackets, backpacks and gear that must withstand moisture and cold.

YKK invisible zips

YKK invisible zips from the Conceal line give a perfectly clean seam on dresses and formalwear.

YKK colour card

The YKK zip colour card contains real tape samples and is the most reliable way to specify an exact colour in your order.

Lead times and ordering YKK zips

Some standard YKK articles may be in stock, but many orders – especially in a specific colour, length or with a non-standard slider – are produced to order. Lead times for YKK zips are therefore on request and depend on the model, quantity and colour. We recommend planning the order alongside your collection schedule and contacting us as early as the sampling stage.

To receive an accurate quote, include in your enquiry:

• product line or type (metal, Excella, Vislon, Conceal, coil);
• chain size and length;
• construction – open-end, closed-end or two-way;
• colour number from the YKK colour card and tooth finish;
• slider type and approximate quantity.

Minimum quantities depend on the article – send an enquiry and you will receive a specific answer.

Why order YKK through Polkom

Besides original YKK zips, Polkom offers more than 10,000 garment accessory articles, so you can combine zips, buttons, labels and haberdashery in a single order. We advise on choosing the right YKK model, arrange samples and deliver across the European Union at competitive prices. If your project does not require a specific brand, we will also suggest an alternative from our general range of zips suitable for the same application.