Zipper Styles

OPEN END

Jacket Type

Typically used on the front of jackets, can also be used on any items that require the zipper halves to fully detach from each other.

CLOSED END

Trouser Type

Use for pants, sleeves on leather jackets, purses, tents, or any application where a single slider, one-way Closed end zipper is needed.

COVERALL

As the name implies, this zipper is used on coveralls (overalls). One end is open and one end is closed. This zipper may be used on the legs of coveralls or used as the front zipper in coveralls.

BAG TYPE

This zipper works well for bags or any application that would benefit from a zipper that is closed at each end but allows for quick access by having two sliders. When zipper is closed, the sliders meet in the middle (or at any point on the zipper).

TU-WAY OPEN END

Jacket Type

This Zipper has two slides and can be opened from the top and/or the bottom. Great type of zipper for heavy winter coats where more leg room may be needed for driving the car, while still keeping the top slider zipped up. The zipper halves will completely separate just like a standard jacket zipper.

BRIDGE TYPE

This style is closed at each end and has one slider. Typical applications for a Bridge Top zipper include pockets for jackets and inside purses and small bags. Smaller items and / or pockets will have a neat and finished appearance using a bridge top zipper.

OPEN END

Jacket Type

Used on jackets, these zippers fully detach, suitable for items needing separation.

CLOSED END

Trouser Type

Ideal for pants, sleeves, purses, tents—any single-slider, one-way closed end application.

COVERALL

This zipper, used on coveralls, has one open end and one closed end. It’s ideal for coverall legs or front closures.

BAG TYPE

Perfect for bags, this zipper with two sliders allows quick access and meets in the middle when closed.

TU-WAY OPEN END

Jacket Type

This Zipper has two slides and can be opened from the top and/or the bottom. 

BRIDGE TYPE

Closed at each end with one slider, ideal for jacket pockets, purses, and small bags.