Performing and respectful 

The careful use of resources during the production process with a high proportion of recycled and recyclable content for both tape and brass element is just a plus for an elegant and robust brushed metal zipper. Suitable for garment and luggage.

• Strong brushed brass element
• Suitable for nylon garment dye
• Elegant woven pattern with chemically recycled nylon
• Recycled and recyclable nylon ECONYL tape

Lightness is the final touch

Aluminium is one of the lightest metals in the world but it's also very strong and corrosion resistant, because its surface is always covered in an extremely thin and yet very strong layer of oxide film. It is generally recycled and recyclable as is the polyester in the tape on this zipper.

• Aluminium elements for lightness
• Chemically recycled polyester tape
• New jointed puller shape for personalisation
• Vintage touch on the slider

100% in the right direction

Natulon Plus™ contains the highest quantity of mechanically recycled materials of our products. It reduces the environmental impact with substantially lower Greenhous Gas emissions, energy and water use. For products requiring the most sustainable trims, Natulon Plus™ is the choice.

• 100% recycled polyester for tape, cord, elements
• 100% recycled zinc for slider and puller, CPSIA approved
•  Contributes to GHG reduction

The raw material offers unexpected solutions

Stainless steel is free from scratches, oxidation and corrosion. It is strong, light and hypoallergenic. It does not require any galvanic treatment, making it very eco-sustainable. What else can we do for the ultimate in elegance, comfort and your peace of mind? 

• 100% Stainless steel element
• No additional finishes are required
• Strong material but smooth operation

The raw material offers unexpected solutions

Stainless steel is free from scratches, oxidation and corrosion. It is strong, light and hypoallergenic. It does not require any galvanic treatment, making it very eco-sustainable. We add our FlexFix® durable technology for this snap button to garanty long lasting comfort and peace of mind.

• Stainless steel for metal parts, nickel free
• No additional finishes are required
• High performance durable FlexFix® technology
• Personalisation is available

Pioneering high-performance and eco compatibility

YKK has developed an in-house machine that can perform effective plating  while reducing the usage  for water, electricity and chemicals. Furthermore, thanks to FlexFix® and AcroPlating®'s innovative technologies, your items will last longer without loss of performance. 

• Reducing energy, water, chemicals consumption & GHG emission
• Hi performance durable FlexFix® technology
• Large combination of colours, shape and sizes
• Customisation is available

Organic cotton tape reduces environmental footprint

The tape of this zipper is made with organic cotton thread*.
No toxic chemicals are used in the growing of organic cotton therefore it doesn't damage the soil, has less impact on the air, and uses 88% less water and 62% less energy.

• Reduce the use of synthetic chemicals in agriculture
• GOTS third party certification for the thread
• Natural colour only, to be dyed with garment
• Vintage antique brass plating on slider and puller

Making durability even more sustainable

YZiP® zipper is engineered to withstand harsh denim washing processes and is therefore highly durable. With the tape made of Tencel TM, a cellulosic fibers of botanic origin it defines a new standard of sustainability and natural comfort.

• Biodegradable, soft and comfortable  Lyocell tape

• Natural colour only, to be dyed with garment
• Extra strong quality chain for heavy duty

Fashion and function aren't mutually exclusive

Now with the antibacterial treatment on puller and slider, we further protect our zipper. The chemicals used to treat the tape eliminate 99% of the viruses tested in two hours*. A proven treatment that alleviates the anxieties related to the safety of e-commerce and dressing rooms, as well as individual use.

• Antibacterial activity value is minimum 2.0 in ISO 22196 for painting on the slider

• Tape surface treated for 99% virus reduction in 2 hours

• Help to reduce washings
• Sustainable tape treatment

Sustainability, flexibility, function go together

The new AquaGuard® zipper is PFC free water-repellent. 
A new smooth polyurethane coating on the reverse coil zipper enhances the sporty look of your garments. It can be welded, ultrasonically glued or sewn.

• Stainless Steel flat snap
• Coloured plastic insert, more colours available
• FlexFix® technology for durable use

Sustainability, flexibility, function go together

The new AquaGuard® zipper is PFC free water-repellent. 
A new smooth polyurethane coating on the reverse coil zipper enhances the sporty look of your garments.
It can be welded, ultrasonically glued or sewn.

• PFC free water repellent tape
• Flat, omogene and clean tape surface 
• Free slider for bags or luggage

Give a careful elegance to your name

Excella® Light, with aluminium element, is now available with a light laser marking on the chain. 
Express your brand identity with a small and discreet detail and position your sign where you like.

• Laser marked text or design on the elements
• Position of your design can be defined
• Light symmetric element for style and comfort
• Chemically recycled polyester tape

The secret behind perfection

Refinement passes through the accuracy of construction. 
The refined chain will not be damaged by the difficulty of application thanks to a pre-gluing made possible by the adhesive.

• Adhesive tape for clean and neat positioning
• Easy fitting of the zip
• Time saving on sewing process
•  Chemically recycled polyester tape

Is the focus on your creativity?

Unleash your imagination giving the shape you want to this cap. Our FlexFix® technology will cover your backs to guarantee durability to your product.

• Customisable shape for the die-cast cap
• Die-cast process allowing multiple shapes oportunity
• FlexFix® technology for durable use 

Chromatic variation for our strong metal zipper

Enjoy the strength of metal and playfully have fun with colours, from the printed ribbon to each part of the slider, the possibilities are many.

• Colour combination on the slider body and puller 
• Printed tape
• Engineered to withstands harsh denim washing processes

Leave your mark

You can give any shape to this snap sewing button, thanks to diescast technology. 
To enhance it, physical vapor deposition (PVD) allows a beautiful rainbow effect on the surface - with no plating - making it resistant and sustainable.

• Sew on button with snap function
• Diecast technology allowing multiple shapes oportunity
• PVD gives a very resistant surface

You don't want to hide our Conceal® zipper

A luxurious satin ribbon, printed with your favorite motif on which a refined puller can stand out. Why on earth should you hide it?

• Conceal® zipper with satin like tape
• Design personalisation on the tape
• Possibility of intricate puller design by diecasting

Deep into details

Even the button can display your image! It can get lost in the design of the fabric.. or it can be enhanced. It can show the name of the brand, its colours... or its logo. You tell us!

• Sublimation transfer print for the snap cap
• High performance durable FlexFix® technology
• Caps available in two sizes