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TYPES OF ZIPPERS
The type and name of zipper is given on the basis of the
material used in zipper teeth.
TEETH
SIZE/ZIPPER CHAIN SPECIFICATION
Teeth size is expressed by #3 to #10 and onwards. #3
representing smaller size teeth and #10 the larger.
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| No.3 |
No.5 |
No.7 |
No.10 |
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PLASTIC |
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| No.3 |
No.5 |
No.8 |
No.10 |
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METAL |
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| No.3 |
No.5 |
No.8 |
No.10 |
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FUNCTION OF
ZIPPERS
Open-end zippers are generally used in
the front of garments. Closed-ends are used in pockets, hoods, legs of
garments.
POSITION OF
SLIDER
L/S (Left Slider - same as R/H-Right Hand):
When a jacket is opened the slider remains at the left side of the
user. In Europe and Asia left slider is used both by male and female.
In USA, left slider is generally used by female.
RS (Right Slider -
same as L/H-Left Hand): When a jacket is opened the slider
remains at the right side of the user. Right slider is generally used
by male in USA, Canada, South American countries etc.
INTERNATIONAL
ZIPPER TOLERANCE
Following are practiced international zipper tolerances:
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Length |
Clearance |
| Less than 30cm |
+/- 5mm |
| 31cm to 60cm |
+/- 10mm |
| 61cm to 100cm |
+/- 15mm |
| 101cm and up |
+- (Length + 3%) |
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PLASTIC ZIPPERS |
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| Plastic Zipper |
Plastic Zipper
Silver Color Teeth |
Plastic Zipper
Anti-Brass Color Teeth |
Plastic Zipper
Double Color Teeth |
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Plastic Zipper
Plated
with Golden Color |
Plastic Zipper
Plated
with Silver Color |
Transparent
Zipper |
Diamond Zipper |
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METAL ZIPPERS |
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| Brass |
Nickel |
Copper |
Aluminium |
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| Anti-Brass |
Anti-Nickel |
Black-Copper |
Rose Golden |
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Nickel Zipper
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2-way Teeth |
Golden Brass
Zipper
with 2-way teeth |
Metal Zipper
Plated
with Rainbow Color |
Brass Zipper
with
Cotton Tape |
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