ZIP DESIGN
heat-sealed YKK - Vision zip
Hi There, šš» iām Andrea a fashion graphic designer focused on fashion product design for menswear and sportswear. Through this blog I want to share highlights and tips from the field i work in. Hope you enjoy and feel free to get in touch!
Focus on Zip š
Choosing the right zip are one of the elements that can make big difference on fashion design creation, this detail can combine performance and functionality with creative touch and innovation.
There are a lot of options and combination, but basically we can group all zip in 3 macro area divided for materials and chain.
Vislon Zip materials PA-PE
Coil Zip and invisibile (front/back) materials PE-PA
Metal Zip
All of these materials and chain can be combined with several finishing or details based on functionality or aesthetic choice, for example on sportswear garments reverse coil zip or vision zip could be heat-sealed to be 100% water resistant on garments.
Zip could be also printed (on tape and chain), lasered or just multicolor to create unique combination and improve the aesthetic values of the garments.
Heat-Sealed zip - K-Way multicolors
There are also unusual materials that in recent years is possible to found on the market such as aluminum (strong and durable such a metal zp but lighter) and ceramic which are used on specific products. (accessories)
YKK aluminium
There are also different options of zip with different open combinations:
Open zip options - Unizip
The last detail that has to be considered is puller, which, depending on the type of product, can be more or less sophisticated, functional or branded.
A famous puller in sportswear is Cam_Lock which allows a secure closure of the zip also if the garment is not completely close.
Zip Collection Design project x MARC
Suppliers š
We have selected some ZIP suppliers that can help you to find the best accessories for your design:
YKK: Ykk Zip
UniZip: UniZip
Lampo: Lampo ZIP
Riri: RiRi Zippers
