Zip Care | How to Repair a Zip
Zip care and repair.
Zips are a great invention until they stop working.
They can be frustrating to fix, so here are our top tips on caring for, repairing, and maintaining your zips.
Regular garment cleaning will prolong the life of your zip. It prevents dirt building up in the zip teeth, leading to premature wear.
When cleaning your garment, be sure to pay attention to all parts of the zip, including the teeth, sliders, both double and single zip ends, and top stops.
Remember to fully insert the zip pin into the slider at the bottom prior to inserting the other zip pin.
If a zip becomes jammed, don't just force it open. This can turn a minor problem into permanent damage.
If the zip catches on something, check the reverse side of the zip slider and try to remove the offending object. Don't just yank on the zip.
Try to keep things that might snag out of the way, including hair. Don't overfill pockets, as they put additional pressure on zips and create a greater risk of snagging.
Our Service Centre can help, or you can try a DIY fix:
Remove the top stop on a coil zip or the top tooth on a YKK® VISLON® zip.
Remove the damaged slider(s) from the top of the zip and slide the new slider on from the same place. Be sure to get the sliders the right way round.
Check that the new slider is working and apply a new top stop to the top of the zip.