{"title":"YKK Waterproof Zips","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWater-repellent or watertight zip: the key difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYKK water-resistant zips fall into two groups, which YKK itself defines as different product categories. Water-repellent zips keep out rain and splashes but are not hermetic. Watertight zips have a seal between the teeth and stop water even under pressure. The right choice depends on whether the product needs to withstand rain, or immersion and water under pressure. Polkom offers original YKK zips from both groups to manufacturers of apparel, equipment and bags in the EU; we do not manufacture YKK zips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComparison of the lines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eLine\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eGroup\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eHow protection is achieved\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eTypical use\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAquaGuard® coil\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ewater-repellent\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003epolyurethane film on the tape + water-repellent treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo. 3, 5\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003esoftshell and hardshell jackets, pockets\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAquaGuard® VISLON®\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ewater-repellent\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emoulded zip with laminated tape\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo. 3, 5, 8\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eoutdoor and ski wear, backpacks\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDynaPel®\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ewater-repellent\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003edurable treatment aligned with PFAS requirements, without polyurethane film\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eon request\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003egarments aiming for easier recycling\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAQUASEAL®\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ewatertight\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eseal between the VISLON® teeth\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo. 5, 10\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eproducts exposed to water under pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePROSEAL®\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ewater- and airtight\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003etightly pressed nickel alloy teeth, tape of chloroprene rubber, PU or PVC\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eon request\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eprotective and special products\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor AQUASEAL® No. 10, YKK tests every zip individually at a pressure of 0.3 bar before shipment and laser-marks it for traceability; the tape is available in black only (No. 580).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquaGuard® films\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eFilm\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eLook\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eTape colours\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGlossy transparent\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eshiny look, the tape colour shows through\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eabout 234\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMatt transparent\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emuted technical look\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eabout 234\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMatt coloured\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003esolid colour of the film itself\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eabout 39\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard AquaGuard® version has a reversed coil, hidden on the inner side. There are also versions with narrow tape, two-tone tape, a bridge top stop, decorative film and recycled NATULON® tape. Colour numbers are chosen from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ykk-zipper-colour-card\"\u003eYKK colour card\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare for zips with polyurethane film\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprotect from direct sunlight – UV rays can yellow the film;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewash with the zip closed and do not tumble dry, which can damage the film;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edo not iron the zip;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor dry cleaning, a petroleum-based solvent is recommended rather than a chlorinated one;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eavoid prolonged contact between two zips of contrasting colours and with vinyl (PVC, PU) to prevent colour transfer;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eduring heat bonding, do not move the slider while the film is softened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizes and types\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquaGuard® coil zips are available in sizes No. 3 and No. 5, and the possible types – closed-end, open-end or two-way – depend on the size and the film. AquaGuard® VISLON® covers sizes No. 3, 5 and 8, and AQUASEAL® No. 5 and No. 10. Available combinations of film, type and length are confirmed on enquiry. Also specify the desired slider and puller – on technical jackets they must be easy to grip, even with gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign limitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYKK does not recommend AquaGuard® for curved seams, as the slider can cut the tape. Repeated folding can make the film cloudy. A water-repellent zip on its own does not make the product waterproof – taped seams, the storm flap over the zip and the pocket construction matter too. If the product must withstand immersion, choose AQUASEAL® or PROSEAL®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction around the zip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the best water-repellent zip is only part of the protection. In technical garments it is usually surrounded by taped seams, an inner placket or an outer storm flap, and the top end is covered by a zip garage. On backpacks the zip is often placed under a flap. Discuss the construction with your technologist at the sampling stage – this way you will choose the right model, size and film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eColour and look\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaminated tape gives the characteristic technical look of modern outdoor wear. With transparent film, the tape colour shows through and is chosen by number, while with matt coloured film the colour is in the film itself. YKK also offers neon colours, two-tone tape and printed versions that turn the zip into a visible design detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore a series, YKK advises testing the product under real conditions – with the specific fabric, bonding and washing. This is especially important for water-repellent models, where the film reacts to heat, solvents and prolonged contact with other materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eSuitable choice\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRain and splashes, light zip\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAquaGuard® coil No. 3 or No. 5\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eVisible chunky teeth, ski and outdoor\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAquaGuard® VISLON® No. 5 or No. 8\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo film, with recycling in mind\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDynaPel®\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWater under pressure, immersion\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAQUASEAL® or PROSEAL®\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee also \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ykk-molded-zippers\"\u003eYKK VISLON® moulded zips\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ykk-spiral-zippers\"\u003eYKK nylon coil zips\u003c\/a\u003e, on which the AquaGuard® models are based. Send us a description of the product, size, type, length and colour – minimum quantities depend on the article. All lines are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ykk-zippers\"\u003eYKK zips\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1050\/6820\/0284\/collections\/ykk-spiralni-tsipove-kategoria_e9a2695c-1b8f-4f80-a93f-b2ce35822392.webp?v=1792616603","url":"https:\/\/polkom.com\/en\/collections\/ykk-waterproof-zippers.oembed","provider":"Polkom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}