Year: 2026
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: For nearly a century a construction and materials of the zippers are constantly improved, however significant innovative changes has been offered only during the last decade. Increased functionality zippers are developed to support water and airproof properties of final textile goods, to ease their closing and opening process and to extend the life cycle of zippers making them repairable by their users. Sustainable zippers are made from recycled or bio-based polyester and nylon while their tapes can be woven from organic cotton, linen or hump. Finishing process of metal teeth is done using low-emission coatings. The raw materials, production methods or disposal ways of eco-friendly zippers support environmental protection aims. The leading zipper company YKK has developed the most revolutionary solutions, such us, toothless zippers, tapeless zippers, touch-link and self-propelled zippers.
DOI: 10.5937/ct_iti26192n
Institution: University of Novi Sad
Language: English
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7204474872