What is a number 3 zipper?

#3 zippers are the all-purpose zippers you can buy at any craft store, and they're what most POP ITH zipper bag designs use. If the design doesn't specify #5, then it is sized for a #3. #3 zippers have teeth that are 3mm wide, and almost always have tape that is 1" wide.

What are #3 zippers used for?

You need a SEPARATING zipper for jackets. Use a #3 for children's jackets, #5 for light weight adult jackets, #8 or #10 for leather jackets. 1-way SEPARATING opens just from the top. 2-way SEPARATING also opens from the bottom of the jacket so you can open up the bottom of the zipper to sit comfortably.

What is the difference between a #3 zipper and a #5 zipper?

The second number, preceded by an actual number sign, tells you the width in millimeters of the chain. So a #3 zipper has a 3mm wide chain, and a #5 zipper has a 5mm wide chain. The #3 will be more flexible than the #5, but not as strong. Now we can break down the name of a zipper and know what it means.

What does the number mean for zippers?

Zipper Size

Zippers are sized with a number designation (e.g. #5, #10). These numbers are based on the approximate width of the zipper teeth in millimeters when the zipper is closed. So a #5 zipper's teeth measure approximately 5mm across, a #10 zipper's teeth measure approximately 10mm across, and so on.

What are the different sizes of zips?

The most common sizes are 3 mm, 5 mm, 7 mm, and 10 mm to match zipper-teeth widths. The number corresponds to the closed-teeth width in millimeters. A size 5 zipper, for example, has teeth that measure 5 mm wide when the zipper is zipped.

#3 and #5 zippers explained!

How big is a #3 zipper?

#3 zippers are the all-purpose zippers you can buy at any craft store, and they're what most POP ITH zipper bag designs use. If the design doesn't specify #5, then it is sized for a #3. #3 zippers have teeth that are 3mm wide, and almost always have tape that is 1" wide.

How do I know what size my zipper is?

To find the size of your zipper, measure the width of your zipper teeth when they are closed in millimeters (if possible). The measurement might not neatly line up with a zipper size, as the actual size of the zipper tape can vary, but it should roughly correlate.

What does #8 zipper mean?

#8 = chain size (8mm chain width) Separating = zipper has finished ends. Automatic Lock = slider locks in place (also called AutoLok) Short Single Pull Metal = all descriptors for the type of slider.

What is a number 8 zipper?

Description: #8 molded plastic separating zippers feature teeth that measure approximately 8mm (0.3 inches) wide when zipped. Often called sport zippers or parka zippers, #8 molded plastic separating zippers separate at the bottom, jacket-style. These are one-way zippers (they have one slider).

What size is an all purpose zipper?

New all-purpose zippers are available in lengths from 4" to 24" at 2" intervals. They are available with polyester or metal teeth that match the color of the zipper tape the teeth are attached to.

What type of zipper do I have?

The zipper type is determined by the zipper chain (teeth or coil). Plastic molded zippers are the most common type used in heavy outerwear. For YKK brand zippers Vislon is used to indicate plastic zippers so you will often see 5VS, 8VS, or 10V. Other zipper brands may have only a number to indicate size.

Are YKK zippers the best?

As Seth Stevenson wrote in Slate, "YKK makes incredibly dependable zippers, ships them on time without fail, offers a wide range of colors, materials, and styles, and never gets badly undercut on price." Because of its reliability, YKK is popular for manufacturers.

What types of zippers are there?

Different Types of Zippers

There are three main types of zippers that you will come across – coil, stamped plastic, and stamped metal.

What size is a handbag zipper?

Dress/skirt zippers carried by most local stores are too small. The #4.5 size is just the right size for purses, bags, and totes. The wide zipper tape makes insertion easy.

What kind of zipper do you use for pillows?

Plastic (nylon coil) zippers are better for cushion covers than metal ones as they are smoother and easier to sew. (Read: Types of Zippers) Sewing Basics including a ruler, scissors and pins. Matching thread is always best.

What are the strongest zippers?

The strongest is nickel, followed by antique brass and brass. Aluminum is a very lightweight metal so when the overall weight of an item needs to be minimized but you still need a heavy-duty zipper, it can be an excellent option. Zippers with molded plastic teeth are often used for boats and marine uses.

Are all zippers YKK?

YKK, the Japanese zipper behemoth, makes roughly half of all the zippers on earth. More than 7 billion zippers each year. Those three capital letters are ubiquitous—no doubt you've seen them while zipping up your windbreaker or unzipping someone else's jeans. How did YKK come to dominate this quirky corner of industry?

What is #3 coil zipper?

Available in bulk and individually, #3 nylon coil zippers are lightweight and feature teeth that measure approximately 3mm (1/10 inch) wide when zipped. These #3 nylon zippers do not separate at the bottom; rather, they are closed-ended like a zipper on the fly of a pair of pants.

What are the five categories of zipper?

What is the most common type of zipper?

Coil Zippers are the most common type of zippers. They used to be made from nylon and are still commonly referred to as nylon coil zippers even though now they are typically made from polyester. Coil zippers are lightweight, heat resistant, and rustproof. Invisible Zippers are most often used in dresses and skirts.

What company makes the best zippers?

How can you tell if a zipper is YKK?

On the back of each slider, there should be a couple letters and numbers. For example, if your zipper says YKK 5CN, you have a YKK brand zipper in size 5 coil.