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Why do zips break?
Posted on12/15/2017
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Today's zip sliders are not always of the highest quality. Made from deformable metal, they wear out quickly with use and over time, so they have to be replaced.
Zip fasteners have 2 main components: the teeth and the slider. The slider exerts pressure between the teeth, allowing them to engage and zip.
If the slider is not in good condition, it will not be able to close the teeth properly. As it wears over time, the slider will widen and there will be a lack of pressure, which is where the problem of the zip reopening comes from. The slider no longer allows the zip to close. As it passes through the washing machine, or over time, the slider oxidizes and collects debris in its "body". This is what causes the slider to jam in the middle of the zip, making it unusable.
Pulling hard on the slider will only deform or bend it, which will not solve the problem. The slider will unblock, but it will be damaged and will no longer allow the zip to close.
If the teeth are not aligned when the zip is closed, this will block the slider, which will also be damaged and will no longer be able to close the zip.
Zip fasteners have 2 main components: the teeth and the slider. The slider exerts pressure between the teeth, allowing them to engage and zip.
If the slider is not in good condition, it will not be able to close the teeth properly. As it wears over time, the slider will widen and there will be a lack of pressure, which is where the problem of the zip reopening comes from. The slider no longer allows the zip to close. As it passes through the washing machine, or over time, the slider oxidizes and collects debris in its "body". This is what causes the slider to jam in the middle of the zip, making it unusable.
Pulling hard on the slider will only deform or bend it, which will not solve the problem. The slider will unblock, but it will be damaged and will no longer allow the zip to close.
If the teeth are not aligned when the zip is closed, this will block the slider, which will also be damaged and will no longer be able to close the zip.
How do I know if the problem is caused by the slider? When can the Clip Zip slider be used?
As explained above, sliders are becoming increasingly fragile in the face of wear and tear. You can recognise a slider problem and replace it with a Clip Zip slider when :
- The teeth reopen when you want to close the zip.
- The teeth are "shifted" and do not engage correctly when the slider passes over them, indicating a slider fault.
- The slider is stuck on the zip
- The slider is stuck in a piece of fabric
- The slider has come out
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WARNING: If the stop point, or the part that must be inserted into the slider when the zip is closed, is torn off, this is not a problem with the slider, but with the sleeve housing, which can be replaced with our products.
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What are the differences between your original slider and the Clip Zip slider? ?
The slider is the system that allows the teeth of the zip to interlock and close by pressure.
- The original slider cannot be opened, it is attached to your zip and remains closed.
- The Clip Zip slider has an opening system so you can install it on your damaged zip without having to get out your sewing machine.
To find the right slider, check out our full blog post to help you!
The CLip Zip slider
- Opening system that allows it to be clipped on and off
- Reusable (thanks to its opening system)
- Seawater resistant
- No need to dismantle the zip, avoiding labour and sewing
- Solid material (cast zinc)
What is a slider made of?
NOTE: When the pull tabs are too large, we tend to pull on them in all sorts of directions, which distorts the slider and bends the teeth.
Example of an open ZlideOn slider, ready to be installed on a zip
The small point on the tab acts as a brake, preventing the slider from sliding back down and keeping the zip closed!
Is your coat zip broken? Does it open even when you put the slider up?
If the teeth of your zip are in good condition and so is the surrounding fabric, then the slider you have is faulty. Replace it with a Clip Zip and your coat will be as good as new! If one tooth is missing from the zip, it can still be repaired, but if several teeth are missing from the same row, even the Clip Zip slider may not make a difference.
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