STEP N°1: DETERMINE MY MESH TYPE (and not the material of the slider !)
METAL TEETH
They are often straight, with a small hook, very easy to recognize!
We will categorize METAL tooth closures in reference A.
3A, 5A, 8A, will only fit METAL tooth closures and 10A will only fit METAL and PLASTIC closures.
PLASTIC TEETH
We recognize them visually by the material but also by their shape with a square base and rounded tip!
We will categorize closures with PLASTIC teeth in reference B.
3B, 5B, 8B, will only fit PLASTIC closures and 10A for METAL and PLASTIC.
SPIRAL NYLON TEETH
As in the image, the closures with the spiral nylon teeth are very tight together.
We will categorize the closures with the SPIRAL NYLON teeth in reference C.
3C, 3CB, 4C, 45C, 5C, 8C and 10C will only fit SPIRAL NYLON teeth closures.
STEP #2: DETERMINE THE SIZE OF MY CURSOR
There are several ways to find the correct slider.
a) Measure the width of the teeth when closed/engaged WITHOUT THE TISSUE ( then refer to the product sheet for the slider you need).
b) Look behind the slider if there is a number that can indicate the size. If there is a 7, this corresponds to size 5 at Clip&Zip slider, this indicates the standard size of the slider.
c) If the teeth are impossible to close to measure the width, measure the width from the INSIDE of the original slider, without the metal edges, only the interior.
OR DOWNLOAD THE REFERENCE CARD WHICH INCLUDES THE ACTUAL SIZES.
IF YOU HESITATE BETWEEN SIZE 3 AND SIZE 5:
TABLE OF EXAMPLES, THE LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE , THANK YOU FOR BEING CAREFUL
Slide type | Width in mm | Size | EXAMPLES | |
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metallic | 4.55-4.90 | size 3 | jean flies | Clip&Zip slider 3A |
plastic / metallic | 5.00-5.25 | size 3 | baby clothes, jeans flies | Clip&Zip slider 3B |
spiral | 3.90-4.12 | size 3 | very rare, refer to 3CB | Clip&Zip slider 3C |
spiral | 4.12-4.24 | size 3 | suit flies, purse pockets, inside jacket pocket... | Clip&Zip slider 3CB |
spiral | 4.90-5.10 | size 4 | cycling jerseys | Clip&Zip slider 4C |
invisible | 4.90-5.10 | size 4 | waterproof jacket pockets | Clip&Zip slider 4C-2 |
spiral | 5.85-6.05 | size 4 | certain Lonchamps bags | Clip&Zip slider 45C |
metallic | 5.70-6.10 | size 5 | perfecto leather, handbag, main pocket purse | Clip&Zip slider 5A |
plastic / metallic | 5.80-6.20 | size 5 | vests, coats, jackets, jackets | Clip&Zip slider 5B |
spiral | 6.33-6.57 | size 5 | vests, jackets, down jackets, backpacks, handbags, | Clip&Zip slider 5C |
invisible | 6.33-6.50 | size 5 | computer bags, jackets, backpacks | Clip&Zip slider 5C-2 |
metallic | 7.35-7.60 | size 8 | leather jacket | Clip&Zip slider 8A |
plastic / metallic | 7.60-7.90 | size 8 | sports bag, anorak | Clip&Zip slider 8B |
spiral | 7.10-7.30 | size 8 | gun cover, motorcycle jacket | Clip&Zip slider 8C |
metallic / plastic | 8.60-9.00 | size 10 | working dimension, awning | Clip&Zip slider 10A |
spiral | 10.20-10.50 | size 10 | boat equipment, awning | Clip&Zip slider 10C |