{"title":"YKK Zips","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYKK zips through Polkom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYKK zips are used in products of brands at every price level – from everyday denim to luxury handbags and technical outdoor wear. The Japanese company was founded in Tokyo in 1934 and is today one of the leading names in fastening, and the YKK marking on the slider is a recognised sign of quality. Polkom offers original YKK zips to manufacturers and brands in Bulgaria and the EU. We do not manufacture YKK – we are a supplier with over 30 years of experience in accessories for fashion, furniture, footwear and bags, and we help you choose the right line, size, type and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnatomy of a zip: the key terms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen everyone in the supply chain uses the same words, the risk of a wrong order drops sharply. These are the parts YKK uses to describe every zip:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003ePart\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTeeth (elements)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe individual links on both sides that interlock as they pass through the slider\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eChain\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe two rows of teeth in the closed position; its width determines the size\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTape\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe textile base carrying the teeth – most often polyester, but also cotton, other synthetics or vinyl\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSlider and pull tab\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe body that joins and separates the teeth, and the puller you hold\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTop and bottom stops\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStop the slider at both ends; only a closed-end zip has a bottom stop\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSeparating parts\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOn an open-end zip: the insert pin, the retainer box and the reinforced tape at the bottom end\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe three main types of YKK zips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eTeeth\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eCharacter\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eTypical use\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eIndividual teeth in brass, aluminium or nickel alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe oldest type, strong, with a clearly visible metal look\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDenim, leather jackets, bags\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNylon coil\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eA continuous coil of polyester or nylon\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe softest and most flexible of the three types\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eApparel, luggage, furniture, automotive\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eVISLON®\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eIndividual teeth moulded from plastic (polyacetal)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLighter than a metal zip of the same size, wide choice of colours\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSports and outdoor jackets, backpacks\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYKK zip size: what the number means\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number (No. 3, No. 5, No. 8, etc.) reflects the width of the closed chain. YKK classifies zips according to the Japanese standard JIS S 3015, where each class covers a range of widths and strength requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eJIS class\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eChain width\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eExample sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eIndicative use\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eUltra-light\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e2.5 – under 4.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ecoil No. 2\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003efine garments, inside pockets\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e4.0 – under 5.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo. 3, No. 4, coil No. 4.5\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003etrousers, skirts, dresses, pockets\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5.5 – under 7.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo. 5, metal No. 7\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ejackets, sweatshirts, jeans, bags\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMedium-heavy\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e7.0 – under 8.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo. 8\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ewinter jackets, backpacks, luggage\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHeavy\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e8.5 – under 12.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo. 10\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eheavy outerwear, holdalls\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eExtra-heavy\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e12.0 mm and above\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eVISLON® No. 15\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003especial equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eType by opening\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eHow it works\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eWhere it is used\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClosed-end\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe bottom end is closed with a stop\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTrousers, skirts, pockets, bags\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClosed-end with two sliders\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe sliders meet “head to head” or “bottom to bottom”\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBags, suitcases, cases\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOpen-end (separating)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe two sides separate completely\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJackets, gilets, sweatshirts\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTwo-way open-end\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTwo sliders, opens from the top and from the bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLong jackets, parkas\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality and authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll standard YKK zips meet JIS requirements, and YKK also applies its own quality standards, which are the same for its products worldwide. Strength is verified through a series of tests – crosswise strength of the chain, top and bottom stop holding strength, slider lock strength and pull tab attachment strength. YKK also runs an active anti-counterfeiting programme, so we advise buying only from a trusted supplier and checking the marking on the slider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot just for apparel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides clothing, YKK zips are used in handbags, backpacks and suitcases, shoes and boots, mattresses, sofas and cushions, sports and protective equipment, medical products and transport. For each of these applications there are suitable lines, sizes and sliders, and we will help you combine them with the other accessories of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYKK zip categories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMetal, coil and moulded zips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ykk-metalni-tsipove\"\u003eYKK metal zips\u003c\/a\u003e cover the standard line, YZiP® for jeans, EVERBRIGHT® and the premium EXCELLA® line. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ykk-spiralni-tsipove\"\u003eYKK nylon coil zips\u003c\/a\u003e are the most flexible group, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ykk-leti-tsipove\"\u003eYKK VISLON® moulded zips\u003c\/a\u003e are the choice for sports and outdoor products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInvisible zips and colour card\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ykk-skriti-tsipove\"\u003eCONCEAL® invisible zips\u003c\/a\u003e leave only a clean seam on the garment, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ykk-tsvetna-karta-za-tsipove\"\u003eYKK colour card\u003c\/a\u003e is the tool for specifying colour unambiguously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecial groups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also cover water-repellent zips (AquaGuard®, AQUASEAL®, PROSEAL®), the eco lines NATULON® and GreenRise®, the types of sliders and pullers, and the selection of zips for bags and footwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to specify a YKK zip in your enquiry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etype and line – metal, coil, VISLON®, CONCEAL® or special;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echain size and type – closed-end, open-end or two-way;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elength, measured according to the YKK rule (with the zip closed);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etape colour by number from the colour card, and the finish or colour of the teeth;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eslider and puller type, plus special requirements – nickel-free, water-repellent, made from recycled materials;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapproximate quantity – minimum quantities depend on the article.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolkom offers over 10,000 articles, so in one order you can combine YKK zips with buttons, labels, eyelets and other metal accessories. Send us your specification and you will receive a concrete quote.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1050\/6820\/0284\/collections\/ykk-leti-tsipove-kategoria_5f71172e-87e6-462b-9560-2273fb13aa89.webp?v=1791482205","url":"https:\/\/polkom.com\/en\/collections\/ykk-zippers.oembed","provider":"Polkom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}