zipper
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A zipper is a fastening device that uses interlocking teeth made of metal, coil, or plastic to join two pieces of fabric together, and it can be quickly opened and closed by sliding a small pull tab along the teeth. Zippers are important because they provide a convenient, durable way to secure clothing, bags, and other items compared to older fastening methods like buttons or laces.
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- Description
- History
- Types
- Air and water tightness
- Anti-slide zipper locks
- Components
- Manufacturing
- U.S. patents
- Mechanism
- In popular culture
- Durability and repairs
- See also
- References
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thumb|Zippers with common teeth variations: metal teeth (top), coil teeth and plastic teeth
A zipper (N. America), zip, zip fastener (UK), formerly known as a clasp locker, is a commonly used device for binding together two edges of fabric or other flexible material. Used in clothing (e.g. jackets and jeans), luggage and other bags, camping gear (e.g. tents and sleeping bags), and many other items, zippers come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colors. In 1892, Whitcomb L. Judson, an American inventor from Chicago, patented the original design from which the modern device evolved.