Trim design is going digital. Following the lead of 3D design software platforms like CLO, MYR and Browzwear, YKK on launched Wednesday the YKK Trim Creator, a 3D trim configurator aimed at helping ...

Within the fields of everyday carry and travel security, the zipper lock is a category whose core structure has rarely been reexamined. For decades, most designs have relied on keys or simple ...

You’re probably wearing one now. The zipper is a ubiquitous fashion accessory whose design has remained relatively unchanged since it was invented one hundred years ago. But in this week’s Exploradio, ...

For more than a century, the zipper has stayed more or less the same: two interlocking rows of teeth, a sliding pull, and the fabric tape that holds it together. It’s one of those inventions that ...

I’m a grown man, and zippers can still be tough. Lining up the slider perfectly with the very bottom of a zipper is the simplest thing in the world. . .until something goes wrong. Maybe I pull ...

What if instead of just fiddling around with a zipper on our coat, we used it to control the audio we listen to? That seems to be the mindset of designer Eric Liu. His Zipper MP3 player incorporates ...

A clever zipper design and extemely burly build quality make this robust backpack ready for adventure, both outdoor and everyday. By Stan Horaczek Published Mar 6, 2025 4:37 PM EST We may earn revenue ...

A hoodie doesn’t need much to look good. Just fabric, color, and a few right choices in the small stuff. The zipper. The pocket. The hood. Miss one, and the whole piece feels off. Good brands slow ...