YKK Metal Trouser Zip, Gold Teeth 5 mm, 16 cm, Closed-End

YKK Metal Zip with Gold Teeth – 16 cm for Jeans and Bags

This YKK metal trouser zip with gold-coloured teeth is a closed-end zip, 16 cm long. You sew it into trousers and bags. The metal teeth suit heavier fabrics such as denim, leather or sturdy bag fabrics. Choose your colour from the options.

With a chain width of 5 mm, the chain is sturdier than on fine dress zips. The tape is 30 mm wide and leaves you enough room for sewing it in.

What the zip is designed for

Closed-end means the zip has a fixed end at the bottom and cannot be separated completely. That suits trouser flies and bags, not jackets that need to open fully. The metal chain is designed for firm fabrics. It is usually too heavy for light fabrics such as thin cotton or viscose. Check the length in your sewing pattern before buying. The same gold teeth are also available in this series in 14, 18 and 20 cm.

Sewing it in

Use a zip foot and sew close alongside the chain. Do not sew over the metal teeth themselves, as the needle can break on them. For denim or leather, use a sturdy needle, such as a jeans needle, and sew slowly.

YKK metal zip 16 cm product details

• Manufacturer: YKK
• Type: metal zip, closed-end
• Chain colour: gold
• Chain width: 5 mm
• Tape width: 30 mm
• Length: 16 cm
• Use: trousers, bags

You will also need: sewing thread and a needle to suit your fabric, e.g. a jeans needle; zip foot for your sewing machine