Metal zippers for pants, jackets and bags

Metal zippers for heavy fabrics and leather

Metal zippers have individual metal teeth that sit firmly on the tape. This makes them very sturdy, and their visible row of teeth also shapes the look of a garment or bag. Here you'll find models in lengths from 15 to 60 cm, with different sliders, pulls or stops depending on the item.

When a metal zipper is worth it

A metal zipper is the classic choice for jeans and work pants, jackets made of firm fabrics, leatherwork and bags that need to take a lot. It also suits thick materials visually because it doesn't look too delicate. For light blouse fabrics or fine dresses, on the other hand, it's often too heavy and stiff; coil or invisible zippers work better there. When sewing it in, stitch along the row of teeth with the zipper foot, but not over the teeth, because the needle can break on them. To shorten a metal zipper, remove a few teeth at the top end with pliers and attach new stops.

• Metal teeth for high durability
• Lengths from 15 to 60 cm
• Various sliders, pulls and stops
• For jeans, jackets, bags and leather

Tip: Wash garments with metal zippers closed. That way the teeth don't catch on other laundry and the zipper doesn't get bent.