Monday, April 20, 2009

What do u call those pants with side zippers??

is it wat u call the warm up pants??

What do u call those pants with side zippers??
Tear-Offs ?


you mean the ones that go all the way to the top.
Reply:i have heard them called break aways.. i am sure they have a different name for them though.
Reply:I wouldnt hate on you if you referred to them as warm up pants



maintenance repairs

Why do most zippers have the letters YKK imprinted?

YKK is the name of the company that produces most zippers. I know this sounds strange.

Why do most zippers have the letters YKK imprinted?
YKK is a huge company that makes zippers!





Here is a bit of zipper history. The %26quot;clasp locker%26quot; as it was called, was invented in 1891 by Whitcomb L. Judson. The clasp locker was an assemblage of hooks and eyes that Judson thought would save people time and sore backs fastening their shoes with one hand. Later, in 1913, Gideon Sundback of Sweden developed the predecessor of today%26#039;s zipper that used metal teeth, and patented it in 1917. Sundback%26#039;s design was the first design that saw practical use. Sundback%26#039;s %26quot;separable fastener%26quot; had more fasteners per inch than the earlier clasp locker. Later, the B.F. Goodrich Co. used the separable fastener in some rubber boots and came up with the name %26quot;zipper%26quot; because the boots could be fastened with one hand. Today, zippers are also made of plastic as well.





Founded in Japan in 1934, YKK was called Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha, but 60 years later the company changed its company name to match its brand name. The privately held YKK Co. is headquartered in Japan and is made up of 80 companies at 206 facilities in 52 countries. YKK makes the entire zipper including the dyed cloth and the brass used to make the zipper.





YKK zippers are found in:





Clothing


Furniture


Automobiles


Luggage


Sports equipment


A YKK factory site in Macon, Ga., produces 7 million zippers a day, in a total of 1,500 styles in more than 427 standard colors. It%26#039;s the largest zipper factory in the world. The Macon site produces its own brass to make the teeth and slider parts of a zipper. The same factory also produces and dyes the yarn that is woven into the fabric portion of a zipper. And YKK also produces the machines that make the zippers! YKK has leveraged its knowledge of working with metals to form an aluminum building products division that now accounts for two-thirds of YKK%26#039;s worldwide sales.
Reply:That is the name of the manufacturer. They sell a lot. Big bucks.
Reply:YKK is the Japanese manufacturer of zippers
Reply:Never knew the zipper had that on there...had to look...too funny!
Reply:it stands for %26quot;Yoshida Industries Limited%26quot;



motorcycles

Odd Question...Which do you prefer on your childs clothing; velcro, snaps, buttons, or zippers?

I know it seams (pun intended) like an odd question but it directly relates to the other question I asked about measuring your baby poll since I%26#039;m working on drafting a pattern.





That question, if you%26#039;d like to answer it can be gotten to through by clicking my profile I think, lol, I%26#039;m better at sewing than computers, go figure.

Odd Question...Which do you prefer on your childs clothing; velcro, snaps, buttons, or zippers?
Snaps, its easy and quick, even more so when the child is young and they are fighting the whole getting dressed thing. Buttons take too long and can come undone in an active child, Velcro just won%26#039;t stay together, and zippers again, the whole active child thing lol
Reply:They are all fine for me. I like a variety.
Reply:Snaps work fine for my baby!!! Velcro can open easily, buttons take precious time when you are dressing or undressing your baby and zippers go fine with sleppers or pijamas, but you have to look for those specially made for babies.
Reply:I think for me it depends on the outfit. For nice sweaters and outfits I prefer the look of buttons on the front or back. For the diaper area snaps are most convenient.
Reply:snaps
Reply:I always preferred buttons, snaps always came upon and velcro wears out easily. Other than jackets and pajamas they didn%26#039;t have too many zippers.
Reply:i like them all.snaps can be a pain in the butt when theres too many to snap!
Reply:I like snaps.Zippers are ok.Buttons don%26#039;t work when they like to move and all that.
Reply:Snaps are good I have 1 onsie that has velcro instead of snaps that I love to use at night (quick and easy)
Reply:I like buttons so the child can learn how to button and unbutton his/her clothes. snaps are easier......velcro tends to pick up a lot of lint and stick to everything when you wash it.
Reply:snaps





Velcro doesn%26#039;t wash so great


buttons come undone too easily


zippers catch tender skin more easily





;)



credot siosse

Why do girl jeans have zippers?

So you can take your penis out when you go to the bathroom.

Why do girl jeans have zippers?
don%26#039;t all jeans have zippers?





pants look better that way and makes it fit better. plus it would be rather hard to put on a pair of jeans without zippers esp for ppl with assets at the back. it%26#039;ll take some time to pull it up wouldnt it? esp for well fitted jeans.
Reply:why do guy jeans have zippers?





it%26#039;s just a style of pants


they can have snaps, buttons or eyes and hooks





and probably for less visibility


yeah right, like we want to see your cooch!





HOPE I HELPED♥
Reply:for no easy access..ahahahaha...jk


idk


how else will it stay up?


if theres no zipper u would have a little trouble getting it buttoned unless u zip it first


i guess
Reply:Almost all jeans have zippers, mens or womens.
Reply:Cause you%26#039;re probably not going to get your penis stuck in the zipper.
Reply:that%26#039;s what i thought when i was like 6. i really don%26#039;t know. it%26#039;s on guy%26#039;s pants for... you know...
Reply:Most jeans hav zippers
Reply:hah good question


but i think to keep your pants up?


buttons work too i guess but zippers are just easier
Reply:hmmm


that%26#039;s a good question.


i have no idea?
Reply:wouldnt it be hard to put the jeans on if they had no zippers? lol
Reply:to make ease for the guys.....


just zap, so easy than opening buttons
Reply:lmao.


good question


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Why are the zippers on a women's jacket backwards from a man's jacket?

It%26#039;s a little bizarre, but I have no idea why.


You know what else is annyoing? Why can%26#039;t girl coats have that inside pocket?? I would LOVE to have an inside pocket!

Why are the zippers on a women%26#039;s jacket backwards from a man%26#039;s jacket?
NEVER NOTICED
Reply:Let%26#039;s get this straight....the men have the zipper on backwards! And its only so the women can tell them apart from their own!
Reply:they r i never noticed!
Reply:because they are!! lol I dont know
Reply:For the same reason bras hook in the back: women used to have servants to help them put their clothes on, and it was more convenient to have the clothes set up for them. Women keep buying them that way, so nothing changes. And women talk about men not wanting to ask for directions!
Reply:mens are backwards , womens items are always the right way
Reply:Actually the mens jackets are the ones that are backward.


Honestly I was just told so you know you are wearing mens clothes, so now I make sure all my zippers or buttons are on the WRONG side so I know my clothes are hiding me.
Reply:.... they are?
Reply:Uh Uh....it%26#039;s the mens jacket that is backwards.
Reply:I think its that way so you can tell the difference between a man%26#039;s and woman%26#039;s jacket.
Reply:i don%26#039;t think i understand, do you mean that one is on the left while the other is on the right?




horses for loan

I need a good Frieght Forwarder to ship zippers out of China?

Where are you?


I would need your location.



visualarts

I just came home from the mall and realised why folks were staring at me my zippers were open whose?

embarrassment was it mine or theirs?





what if my better half was with me would things have been different?

I just came home from the mall and realised why folks were staring at me my zippers were open whose?
LOl.


strange indeed..


ask them why
Reply:m m m


really strabge


maybe they were thinkink why to be open ur zip?


maybe they think that you HAD SEX before you came home.


i think is better if you talk to them,....



visual arts

I saw a woman carrying a handbag with the letters "UE" on the zippers. Anyone know the brand?

urban expressions





heres an example

I saw a woman carrying a handbag with the letters %26quot;UE%26quot; on the zippers. Anyone know the brand?
http://www.baghaus.com/pages/Urban_Expre...





Urban Expressions.





(: hopeihelped.



tanning

Where can i find a store selling zippers in Sm Manila?

sm department store. if you see where the curtains and pillows are,then it%26#039;s somewhere there.

Where can i find a store selling zippers in Sm Manila?
Ask around for the fabrics/ beads/ thread section of the SM department store in SM Manila. This area is usually at the ground floor of an SM mall.





I haven%26#039;t been to SM Manila lately but I%26#039;m sure they have this section since every SM has one. You%26#039;re sure to find a zipper there.





But if in the rare chance that you don%26#039;t...





Look for a Carolina%26#039;s branch in the mall.





There%26#039;s always a row of fabric stores in SM malls so just try to spot one store and you will probably get a zipper in at least one of those stores.
Reply:natawa ko dun ah.


try mo sa dept store. patulong ka sa mga sales ladies.
Reply:wala ata sa sm manila. try divisoria



poems

Can you still put a lock on zippers for luggage that you plan to check on a plane trip?

Yes, you can, but it has to be a TSA approved lock, which means one that%26#039;s easy for them to open. Use google or amazon to find one.

Can you still put a lock on zippers for luggage that you plan to check on a plane trip?
I think you can still have them on the zipper pulls but they can not be locked or TSA will cut them off. The best thing to do is not to place them on the bag at all.
Reply:no point because THEY have the box cutters or keys more goes missing from luggage loaders
Reply:only TSA-approved locks





http://www.shopzilla.com/8B--Travel_Acce...





they also sell them at Brookstone%26#039;s
Reply:Yes, but if customs wants you to open it for them you will need to unlock it/ present them with they key.



small business

What does the 'YKK' on zippers stand for?

YKK was founded in Japan as a zipper manufacturing company in 1934 by Tadao (pronounced in English as Tah-dah-o) Yoshida. In the early years, Mr. Yoshida%26#039;s company carried his name; it was called Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha--or %26quot;YKK%26quot; for short. (That long Japanese name translates roughly into English as %26quot;Yoshida Company Limited.%26quot;) Over the years, the letters %26quot;YKK%26quot; were stamped onto the zippers%26#039; pull tabs, and thus YKK became known as the Company%26#039;s trademark.

What does the %26#039;YKK%26#039; on zippers stand for?
WOW! Report It

Reply:What does %26quot;YKK%26quot; stand for?


YKK was founded in Japan as a zipper manufacturing company in 1934 by Tadao (pronounced in English as Tah-dah-o) Yoshida. In the early years, Mr. Yoshida%26#039;s company carried his name; it was called Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha--or %26quot;YKK%26quot; for short. (That long Japanese name translates roughly into English as %26quot;Yoshida Company Limited.%26quot;) Over the years, the letters %26quot;YKK%26quot; were stamped onto the zippers%26#039; pull tabs, and thus YKK became known as the Company%26#039;s trademark. Today, the name of the brand is also the name of the company: YKK Corporation.
Reply:2,000
Reply:It%26#039;s the manufacurer of the zipper, not the garment. I think it%26#039;s a korean compnay.
Reply:YKK Fastenings Products Group, the holders of most zipper patents. Their website is http://www.ykkfastening.com/global/about...





YKK originally was an abbreviation for Yoshida Kōgyō Kabushiki-gaisha .
Reply:YKK factory site in Macon, Ga where they are made



fashion accessories

My camping tent zippers are stuck closed. I tried WD-40 and soaking the zipper, nothing works. What can I do?

are you telling me you tried wd40, the trusty hammer, and even the mighty power of duct tape and your problem dint get solved?





what is this world coming to!!!

My camping tent zippers are stuck closed. I tried WD-40 and soaking the zipper, nothing works. What can I do?
In ANSWER to your question, the zipper can be replaced. This same thing happened to me 27 years ago on a new tent I used for camping on the beach, sand in the zipper! I took it back to the warranty service shop, and they told me that sand wasn%26#039;t covered, but the girls said since I was with a woman, they would replace the zipper for free, and did a darn good job of it! I am still evaluating the experience and still use the tent! Perhaps you can talk a girlfriend into accompanying you to the shop..........Regards, Larry.
Reply:Are you sure the zipper is not caught on the tent material? Otherwise I have never had a zipper get stuck, if you rip it, no biggy. You can get a new zipper for a fairly reasonable price. I bought an old tent that the zippres teeth fell off on, and even though I know nothing about sewing managed to stitch it together.
Reply:If its a metal zipper rather than wd40 you may want to get something like liquid wrench. WD 40 is an ok product but stands for water displacement and it took them 40 times to get the formula the way they wanted it. Liquid wrench is more of a penatraiting lubricant. If it%26#039;s a nylon zipper you may try liquid dish washing soap and a hole lot of jiggling back and forth.
Reply:Try just going to a nearby camping store. Or just get a new tent bur first try the camping store. It always helps!
Reply:buy a new tent
Reply:pull harder use pliers



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Odifereous Zippers?

Weird question: I have a couple of favorite sweaters, but the zippers on them give off a coppery, rusty smell that infuses the fabric regardless of how I have the garments cleaned. Does that happen to anyone else? Can I treat the zippers to eliminate the smell? Is there a way to clean the whole garment to avoid this problem. Help!

Odifereous Zippers?
Rub a candle stick over them...
Reply:Why not replace the metal zippers with Delrin? Any alterationist can do it for you.



performing arts

Why do wet suits now have zippers on the back when they used to be on the front?

Surfing is mainly what wetsuits are for. It is very uncomftarble to be laying on a surfboard with a zipper digging into you. To avoid this they put it on the back.

Why do wet suits now have zippers on the back when they used to be on the front?
Because when you lay on the surfboard it is annoying haveing the zipper right their, so the but it on the back to make it more comfortable
Reply:A wet suit with a zipper on the back is design for surfing. Most of the time you are laying on the board and the zipper in front is uncomfortable, so wet suit manufacturers that want to sell to surfers moved the zipper to the back and attached a leash that you can pull it closed with.





Most SCUBA diving wet suits still have the zippers where it is easy to open and close your self, like in the front of the suit.
Reply:It looks better.
Reply:that would make it difficult for those of us going solo hugh?



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Sewing: I'm a beginner and putting in zippers terrify me so much I never dared do one. Should I feel this way?

Try pinning the zipper in first, then sewing over the pins with a needle and thread, then when you are satisfied with the way it looks you can sew with the machine. Try not to tug at the material. try not to be scared. Or be scared and do it anyway.


Start with cheap material on an easy skirt. Sew up the seam to where the zipper is supposed to go then put it in the way I showed you. Then join the other seams, its much easier when everything is flat and not joined up first.


Good luck. send me a pic when you%26#039;re done!

Sewing: I%26#039;m a beginner and putting in zippers terrify me so much I never dared do one. Should I feel this way?
You will never know unless you try...you can always take it out..don%26#039;t be like me and stop sewing when you can no longer make pants with elastic waists!!! LOL



home theater

Is there a way to repair zippers on jackets?

Take it to a tailors they will remove the broken zipper and put on a new one Cost may very!

Is there a way to repair zippers on jackets?
Yea, have them replaced by any taylor.
Reply:Most Cleaners have taylors on staff and it was about 12 dollars to fix a pair of my jeans.



Nanny

Who invented the zipper and why do most Zippers have the letters YKK on them?

The one we use today was invented by George Sundback.





Those mysterious marking etched on the zippers of many of the clothing items you own are little more than the name of the top manufacturer of zippers. A quick search on %26quot;ykk zippers%26quot; took us right to the web site of the fastener giant.


The company got its start in Japan in 1934, and opened its first office in 1960 in New York City. It eventually grew to become the country%26#039;s top supplier of zippers and other fastening devices such as snaps and buttons. Today, their plant in Macon, Georgia, produces 1,500 styles of zippers in 427 standard colors for use on clothing as well as other items, such as tents or boat covers. Besides notions, YKK also manufactures %26quot;entrances and window systems.%26quot;





What does the %26quot;YKK%26quot; stand for? Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha, the name of the Japanese company. The letters were stamped onto products and eventually became the trademark and official name of the company.

Who invented the zipper and why do most Zippers have the letters YKK on them?
Yeah, and I couldn%26#039;t give you an exact number, but YKK makes like 90% of all zippers, which is why it seems it says that on all of them.
Reply:i don%26#039;t know who invented it. But i know why YKK mostly is imprinted on it, coz YKK is a brand name of zipper and they are the most commonly used zipper...



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Why do running pants have zippers on the ankle?

So you don%26#039;t overheat.

Why do running pants have zippers on the ankle?
i have mine on now i asked them but they didnt answer
Reply:To let air get to you feet to your feet so you dont get to hott!
Reply:so if u get trealllly hot then u wont sweat as much and also ppl dont like long pants wit elastic at the bottom
Reply:so if you get hot while running you can unzip them and roll them up. -kind of a stupid question though.
Reply:some people wear knee pads and shin guards, this allows easy access to those areas without taking off your pants
Reply:Allow for wider top shoes.
Reply:i don%26#039;t know but it sure is annoying
Reply:so when you get hot, your feet can have some ventilation
Reply:I really dont know..Im thinking for ventilation??prob not. I dunno, makes them look snazier;)
Reply:sothat when your running you can unzip them and you dont get to hot



health care

In general, what are the kind of high boots that you prefer ? Those with laces or zippers ?

(a survey for all the guys and gals into boots fashion)

In general, what are the kind of high boots that you prefer ? Those with laces or zippers ?
We love both looks. We have several pairs in both styles.
Reply:I would prefer laces their more better
Reply:Tough choice, but i really like the laces...
Reply:One zipper on the side.
Reply:laces are more sexy and zippers are more for the work place and during the day i like both but laces are a little annoying
Reply:Zippers...I like the clean smooth look.
Reply:Zippers. Its faster for a mom of two trying to look fashionable.



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Why do jeans zippers have ykk imprinted on them?

YKK stands for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha (Translated into english as %26quot;Yoshida Company Ltd%26quot;). It was named after Mr. Tadao Yoshida, who founded YKK in japan as a manufacturing co in 1934. The brand name is also the company name today : YKK Corporation.


The Company manufactures Fastening Products (zippers, buttons, plastic buckles etc), Architectural products (storefront entrances, windows, doors etc) and machinery and engineering.

Why do jeans zippers have ykk imprinted on them?
Wow I had no idea. Good job! Report It

Reply:Next time give credit where credit is due...REFERENCES dont just take and post an answer. Report It

Reply:Great Answer! Report It

Reply:mine say A%26amp;F Report It

Reply:Youth Klux Klan jp Report It

Reply:Mine right now says BG.. Report It

Reply:jhermiz78 is right.You shouldn%26#039;t just take it from some website and not give them credit.It is called plagiarism. Report It

Reply:Congratulations to SOMEBODY for managing to keep a long lasting business relation without globalization sending the manufacturing contract to China. Report It

Reply:And thanks for the question and the answer. Something I%26#039;d never considered asking but will come up useful someday. Maybe in %26quot;Who wants to be a Millionaire?%26quot; Report It

Reply:wow! congrats! u have no life! u ******* fag Report It

Reply:~***~Thanks for the question and the answers~***~ Report It

Reply:Why are you looking at your zipper. But seriously, the answer was good. Report It

Reply:they are actually on like EVERY zipper. They have a plant in Yonkers new york. Report It

Reply:What do you want them to write, XYZ? Report It

Reply:Thanks, I always thought it stood for %26quot;Yeasty Kotex Klumps%26quot; Report It

Reply:Mine say Mudd Report It

Reply:Note that YKK didn%26#039;t invent the zipper. They were the manufacturer chosen by the inventer (who%26#039;s a canadian). Report It

Reply:Because it is a brand of zipper.
Reply:it%26#039;s the manufacturer of most zippers
Reply:Because those zippers and many more products were made by the YKK corporation of America


http://www.ykkamerica.com/
Reply:From Zippers to Architectural Products, today%26#039;s YKK probably makes something with which you start your day. Located in Marietta, Georgia, YKK%26#039;s Western Hemisphere parent is YKK Corporation of America (YCA). From Georgia, YCA oversees a group of 15 dynamic operating companies spread across 5 time zones from Canada to South America.
Reply:When I was little my dad told me to always buy things with ykk zippers in them, because ykk was the best brand of zippers and they wouldn%26#039;t break.
Reply:its becuse is the name of manufacutrer.
Reply:ykk is the manufacturing company that makes the zipper
Reply:Its probably just the brand.



performing arts

A Gazebo with netting and zippers,?

Is it best to leave it zipped shut or tie the netting back if the wind becomes strong.

A Gazebo with netting and zippers,?
I would leave it open during heavy winds and make sure it%26#039;s anchored firmly to the ground --- I had one of cheap ones from Target get ripped apart by a 60+ mph north wind --- it got slammed up against a 8 foot fence --
Reply:tie the net back and leave open so it doesnt rip with the wind



visual arts

Where can I buy a waistline bra, that zippers up?

it is for my great grandmother

Where can I buy a waistline bra, that zippers up?
aka a %26quot;BELLY BRA%26quot;


Target...


or Kohls like s/he said...


but we dont have 1 round here...





%26amp; wat is %26quot;aye esss esss%26quot; you nerd.... wat r u tryin 2 say?


im a %26quot;butt%26quot; or wat?





and btw SABRINA... now every1 knows my real name...cuz u wrote it like 3 times SABRINA....
Reply:They have them at kohles and even walmart





there like 12 bucks





%26lt;3
Reply:idk lol but i was like ??? but now i get it but idk lol sorry
Reply:Try Marks and Spencer or a bridal shop??



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What do the letters "YKK" that appear on many zippers from name brands of clothing mean?

Here is a bit of zipper history. The %26quot;clasp locker%26quot; as it was called, was invented in 1891 by Whitcomb L. Judson. The clasp locker was an assemblage of hooks and eyes that Judson thought would save people time and sore backs fastening their shoes with one hand. Later, in 1913, Gideon Sundback of Sweden developed the predecessor of today%26#039;s zipper that used metal teeth, and patented it in 1917. Sundback%26#039;s design was the first design that saw practical use. Sundback%26#039;s %26quot;separable fastener%26quot; had more fasteners per inch than the earlier clasp locker. Later, the B.F. Goodrich Co. used the separable fastener in some rubber boots and came up with the name %26quot;zipper%26quot; because the boots could be fastened with one hand. Today, zippers are also made of plastic as well.





Founded in Japan in 1934, YKK was called Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha, but 60 years later the company changed its company name to match its brand name. The privately held YKK Co. is headquartered in Japan and is made up of 80 companies at 206 facilities in 52 countries. YKK makes the entire zipper including the dyed cloth and the brass used to make the zipper

What do the letters %26quot;YKK%26quot; that appear on many zippers from name brands of clothing mean?
YKK® registered as a trademark of Yoshida Kogyo K.K.
Reply:Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha





name of company
Reply:%26quot;YKK%26quot; is a Japanese founded company , it stands for ,


%26quot;Yoshida Kabushi Kaisha%26quot;.
Reply:It%26#039;s a group of japanese manufacturing companies.


They make the zippers.



fashion accessories

Does the "Athletic Works" guarantee its backpacks against defaults, broken zippers?

I am a teacher with a student whose backpack has broken zippers. He got it from walmart.

Does the %26quot;Athletic Works%26quot; guarantee its backpacks against defaults, broken zippers?
Wal Mart?





I don%26#039;t think so, thats one of the cheapest of cheap -retailers in the world.


Most of the stuf they sell is really just schlock.





If he still has the original purchase receipt, he could try, but its doubtful that they will replace it with another similar item.





good luck





cheers!!!



small business web

Why do most zippers say YKK on them?

Why do most zippers say YKK on them? Not all but most zippers say YKK what does it stand for or mean? or Why YKK?

Why do most zippers say YKK on them?
From Zippers to Architectural Products, today%26#039;s YKK probably makes something with which you start your day. Located in Marietta, Georgia, YKK%26#039;s Western Hemisphere parent is YKK Corporation of America (YCA). From Georgia, YCA oversees a group of 15 dynamic operating companies spread across 5 time zones from Canada to South America.





Some make the highest quality sewn products%26#039; fasteners -- including zippers, metal snaps and buttons, hook and loop systems, plastic buckles and notions, and webbings for everything from jeans and helmets to artificial football fields. They also make the machines and systems to attach the fasteners -- all under the famous brand name YKK®.





Others make innovative commercial and residential building products such as aluminum extrusions for huge entrance systems and doors for public buildings; and vinyl windows and doors for residences -- all under the famous brand name YKK AP®.
Reply:Thank you very much i have always wondered and never thought about it enough to research the thought Report It

Reply:Great question, and great answer! Report It

Reply:I don%26#039;t know! I always wanted to know...


Like Outkast%26#039;s song %26quot;YKK ON YA ZIPPAS%26quot; [SO FRESH %26amp; SO CLEAN]
Reply:Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha, the name of the Japanese founder of that kip
Reply:they make most of the zippers out there.
Reply:maybe its the company who makes them
Reply:YKK is the company that makes the zippers. It stands for something.
Reply:It´s the brand. YKK is the largest zipper manufacturer in the world. There´s even a documentary on them on the Discovery Channel.
Reply:That%26#039;s who makes most zippers:





http://www.ykkamerica.com/
Reply:you have to much time on your hands
Reply:don%26#039;t know lol
Reply:Whoever they are, they must be billionaires...they%26#039;re on everything!
Reply:its the abreviation for Yank.
Reply:that%26#039;s like the Ralph Lauren of the zippers


very good quality


no i don%26#039;t sell them



mobile

Where can I find 32"-34" open ended zippers?

I find such things at shops specializing in fabrics and notions for outwear and gear. My favorite is Textile Outfitters. It%26#039;s located in Canada, but you can order online and they ship to the US.


Website: http://www.justmakeit.com/index.html



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How do you take out broken zippers in bags, and put in new ones?

i have this purse that i absolutly love, but the zipper broke. is there a way that i could put in a new one? the zipper like split or something like that, because when ever you go to zip it up it just zips but doesnt close. thanks

How do you take out broken zippers in bags, and put in new ones?
I take mine out by cutting the stiching holding it in and then I just sew the other on. It is really easy. Just remember when you take the zipper off to cut only the stitches holding it in. If you cut the side of the zipper or bag you will have a lopsided new zipper when you put it on.
Reply:Or you can go the easy route and take it to the tailor. They%26#039;ll replace a zipper.



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Why do they always put buttons on childrens clothes instead of zippers?

Kids sleepers, onsies,all childrens clothes girls mainly with buttons that dont snap .

Why do they always put buttons on childrens clothes instead of zippers?
I think it must be to lessen the chance of the child being hurt in the dressing process.
Reply:My sons clothes have a lot of zippers.
Reply:Because some little kids don%26#039;t like to wear clothes all the time and take them off at innapropriate times and buttons are harder. Plus, buttons help with fine motor skills.
Reply:Because theres the chance of getting zippers stuck to a nippers skin? Compared to buttons were there is not much chance?
Reply:Probably because buttons and snaps are cheaper and more cost-effective than zippers.
Reply:because they are much more sefer.



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Where can I find abercrombie hoodies with zippers?

um...abercrombie? DUH! lol. and abercrombiekids.com if you would like there are MANY. i only have one cause im not soo much a huge fan of hoodies but i have alot of shirts from hollister. lol ok bibi

Where can I find abercrombie hoodies with zippers?
e-bay
Reply:At the store or online ?





You can go to the store and they sell these :





http://www.abercrombiekids.com/webapp/wc...





If you mean like cheaper then you can try e-bay of course ;D
Reply:abercrombiekids.com





... or why don%26#039;t you go to the official store?
Reply:abercrombie, or hollister http://www.abercrombiekids.com/webapp/wc...
Reply:At Abercrombie or Abercrombie and Finch or if u like hand me downs you can go on ebay
Reply:You mean besides Abercombie? Aeropostale and American eagle have cute hoddies that look like the ones there. Also during the summer you can get a lot of hoddies with zipper over the summer at a shore.... if your going to the shore this summer like ocean city, Save up your money they got tons of cute hoddies for cheap price.... Also JC Penney%26#039;s always have zipper hoddies there cute and affordable as well.





Good Luck~~~
Reply:Umm I`m not sure how to answer this with the way you phrased your question ;p. But here are the hoodies at


-http://www.abercrombiekids.com


that have zippers ;].





-http://www.abercrombiekids.com/webapp/wc...


-http://www.abercrombiekids.com/webapp/wc...


-http://www.abercrombiekids.com/webapp/wc...


-http://www.abercrombiekids.com/webapp/wc...





Hope I helped ;p.
Reply:Here:





http://www.abercrombiekids.com/webapp/wc...



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Would it be trendy to sew fifty zippers into my black skirt?

I think that would be Gothic trendy and if you have the attitude/confidence to pull it off, it would be super cute and trendy!

Would it be trendy to sew fifty zippers into my black skirt?
yes do really bright colours and a dark purple and sew them in random places that will look totally awsome make a matching jacket everyone will be jealous of your zippers i know they will cause i will use my ninja powers to make them jealous and it wont look emo or goth or tacky cause their just jealous they didnt think of it first


have a star


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Reply:No. A zipper is about an inch wide with the bias it is attached to, so you would not have a skirt at all, but zippers sewn together...so you can do a skirt OF zippers, but if you put 50 zippers in, you will have a misshapen skirt.
Reply:Well it depends on what kind of skirt it is.


I personally wouldn%26#039;t bc it would probably look grunge or Emo and not summery at all. If you are going to wear it, wear it with a cute tight baby tee and knee boots in the fall.
Reply:Seams a bit excessive but why does it matter what other people think about what you wear? If you like the way you look and you like the way you look in it they why should you care what other people think!?
Reply:If you like it than go for it. It doesnt really matter what other people think.
Reply:if u make it look goood, then yes.


but in my minds eye i dont see that happening.


but give it a try...!
Reply:NOPE
Reply:haha.....NOO!!
Reply:umm i guess if your emo or goth or something like that
Reply:why 50 why not 49





depends on the color and fabric
Reply:no i think it would be tacky !



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What is that book called for kids with the zippers, buttons, velcro, etc?? And where do I get it??

Its pretty thick made of fabric and has a bunch of fine motor activities inside of the book, I really want to get one for my son but I never find them at the normal stores and dont know what to look for online. Thanks for any help

What is that book called for kids with the zippers, buttons, velcro, etc?? And where do I get it??
There is one available from the preschool catalog, Lakeshore. It is called the Lakeshore Learn to Dress Book, cost: $29.95. Here is the link: http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/IWCatPr...


We use this at the center I work at, and it has all the manipulative things you need to teach dressing skills.
Reply:thats the %26quot;sticky fingers%26quot; album by the rolling stones
Reply:I thought the book had something to do with a bunny?
Reply:It%26#039;s called the SEE and DO book.



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Where to buy juicy j zippers?

I want to buy juicy zippers b/c one of mine broke off where can i buy them? the jacket is about 2 years old so i can%26#039;t return it. Does anyone know where i can buy the J zippers?

Where to buy juicy j zippers?
ebay!



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I'm looking for a blanket that zippers up like a sleeping bag...?

Does anyone know where I can buy a light, soft weight blanket that zippers shut on one side (like a sleeping bag?) My 9 year old daughter keeps kicking off her blankets %26amp; comforters onto the floor each night and wakes up cold. I%26#039;d like to find a blanket that you can zip up on one side, that she cant kick off during the night. Sleeping bags are too bulky to keep ontop of her bed. Does anyone know of a soft blanket that would work? If so, what is it called and where can I buy one? If I could sew, I%26#039;d make one..But I can%26#039;t sew worth anything!


Thanks!

I%26#039;m looking for a blanket that zippers up like a sleeping bag...?
look on ebay
Reply:***** sporting goods



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Is there such a thing as zippers that dont require sewing them on with a machine or by hand?

Some manufacturers make men%26#039;s clothing with zippers that are glued in with fabric glue. While it may make the zipper stay in the clothing longer, if the clothes are tight the garment will tear and not be repairable. If the zipper breaks as they sometimes do, you can%26#039;t replace it because you can%26#039;t get the old zipper out.

Is there such a thing as zippers that dont require sewing them on with a machine or by hand?
Yes. The technology is called CWS %26quot;construction without sewing%26quot;. The zippers and zipper tape are actually bonded or welded ..even laser welded to the fabric.





This type of garment construction is generally used for waterproof, technical outerwear and sportswear.





Mountain Hardware, Patagonia, Nike, LL Bean, Eddie Bauer, Scott, Burton, Spyder , The North Face all use this technology.





Take a look at the link:


http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,1473...
Reply:No and what would be the point of having a zipper if you could close it up anyway.
Reply:I believe that there are iron on types, like you would apply a patch. If the pants are tight, though, it may not hold up too well.
Reply:Why, certainly. It%26#039;s called Velcro. Get out the hot glue gun.



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Where can I buy brass zippers?

Or any zipper that isn%26#039;t plastic or cheap looking, for that matter... please give websites.

Where can I buy brass zippers?
why don%26#039;t you just go to your local craft or fabric store?
Reply:Where do you live? Google %26quot;zippers%26quot;, there are plenty of places in the garment district in LA, or NY for that matter.





www.catame.com is one such site, located in LA.



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My zippers on my jeans always comes undone! How do you make this stop?

Some jeans lock? If you put the pointy bit of zip into the zip strip. Otherwise use a safet pin.

My zippers on my jeans always comes undone! How do you make this stop?
take them to the cleaners
Reply:It might be that you need bigger jeans. Zippers will come undone if the the pants are too tight in that area.
Reply:get ones that fit properly. they are either too big or too small
Reply:USE A PIN
Reply:Return them to the shop/get rid of them and replace them with a pair that has a more reliable zipper! -x-



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How much are baby/kid zippers at a Hanna Andersson outlet store?

you live near a hanna andersson outlet?! lucky you



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Why do some zippers on pants not stay up and what can be done to fix this?

Sometimes the little pull tab thingy isn%26#039;t tight enough. If you know what you%26#039;re doing, it can be repalced or fixed.





You can also have someone replace the whole zipper.

Why do some zippers on pants not stay up and what can be done to fix this?
It seems like some zippers just don%26#039;t want to stay up. Try safety-pinning the zipper. Just be careful if you have to pee really bad, it takes a while to undo.
Reply:Sometimes a girl/guy just can%26#039;t help themselves. They are just Nympho%26#039;s and they are built that way. LOL just kidding





Sometimes the zipper tab has to be put down to make it lock and other times it has just lost its fit and needs to be tightened or replaced.





Good Luck



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How do you restuff bean bag chairs,the clasp or pull thingy on the zippers are not there?how do you open them?

The pull thingy isn%26#039;t supposed to be there, it%26#039;s a safety thing. a paper clip or safety pin goes in the hole where the thingy is supposed to be.

How do you restuff bean bag chairs,the clasp or pull thingy on the zippers are not there?how do you open them?
Use a paperclip. Run it through the loop where the %26quot;tab%26quot; clasp pull thingie was.



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Do you know where i can get the instructions to make a zipper purse and where to get the zippers for it?

JOANNS Fabric store will have every thing you need, don%26#039;t be afraid to ask the person who waits on you there. Good luck



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Do bug zippers kill sand Gnats?

I have sand Gnats in my bed room had them for months But cant get rid of them. and heres the best part when i moved they came with me!!! I dont have and plants in my house and even if I did They are only in The bedroom! how do I kill them,,. or If not sand Gnats what is it and how do I kill It.

Do bug zippers kill sand Gnats?
My bug zapper on the porch gets rid of some pretty small gnats. I would say that it will take care of them.


There is some sort of strange satisfaction hearing the zap of a bug that has been annoying you.



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My dog is obsessed with zippers?

she eats any zipper or metal grommet that she can get to. She chews on it and there is so much saliva that comes out of her mouth-- her mouth even starts foaming a little. Why can she not leave zippers alone?

My dog is obsessed with zippers?
maybe she just likes them...?
Reply:It may be a form of obsessive compulsive disorder. Re-direct her attention when she starts doing this by either clapping your hands or making some other loud noise and when she gives you her attention reward her. You have to be consistent with this to get her over it.
Reply:My dog feels the need to rid our world of fiberfill! I feel your pain. :)



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What does "getting zippers put in your hair" mean?

It was used when describing a hairstyle. What does it look like?

What does %26quot;getting zippers put in your hair%26quot; mean?
I%26#039;d guess cornrow braids.
Reply:i have no idea
Reply:Cornrows, probably, or some other kind of braids



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How do you procure ground goat zippers?

I know what you mean, I just don%26#039;t agree with you.

How do you procure ground goat zippers?
Wow, the questions is absurd and the answers are even better!
Reply:I don%26#039;t know
Reply:Spike the goat%26#039;s water. Wait until it passes out. Then unzip his hide and rip the zipper out. Find a really strong blender. Put zipper in blender at highest setting until zipper is all ground up.
Reply:~wait until the goat takes off his jeans or jacket, grab them, tear off the zippers and grind them.



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What do the zippers in Brave New World, by aldous huxley, symbolize?

%26quot;John is so awed by Lenina%26#039;s beauty that he does not even dare touch her. He has a sudden temptation to pull the one zipper of her pajamas, but he immediately is ashamed of himself.%26quot; In other words, the zipper represents a forbidden sexual temptation and/or contraception--in this instance. The World State’s control of its population is based on rigid control over sexual mores and reproductive rights.

What do the zippers in Brave New World, by aldous huxley, symbolize?
Huxley used zippers in Brave New World as signs of technological decadence, according to a New York Times essay:





%26quot;For many years the zipper was mainly a barometer of ambivalence about a fully automated world — especially when it came to intimate matters like dress. The machine-run dystopia of Aldous Huxley%26#039;s 1932 novel %26quot;Brave New World,%26quot; Mr. Friedel pointed out, is littered with zippers — from zippyjamas to zippicamiknicks. %26quot;To Huxley,%26quot; Mr. Friedel wrote, %26quot;there was nothing at all natural about zippers, and that is just why they are such a powerful yet subtle symbol throughout his novel.%26quot; %26quot;



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I read where girls say that wearing Clothes with lots of zippers and snaps makes them feel CHEAP.Do you agree?

I wonder why they would say that?

I read where girls say that wearing Clothes with lots of zippers and snaps makes them feel CHEAP.Do you agree?
I personally don%26#039;t like the style, but it doesn%26#039;t make me feel cheap.





I have no idea where they%26#039;re getting %26quot;cheap%26quot; from tho, all those decorations cost a lot of money! :P
Reply:have no idea


and i have to say the only clothes i have zippers on are zip up hoodies or jeans o__O
Reply:i think that it is a personal opinon i personally dont like it but someone else could
Reply:snaps? hmm...never thought about that before. guess it really isn%26#039;t my style.





zippers on the other hand, I have no patience for. there are too many %26#039;cheap%26#039; sippers that look good on outfits, but get stuck at the wrong time and place.



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Tall boots with or without zippers?

Which kind of tall English riding boots do you prefer, with zippers or without? I would think with zippers would be nice, but has anyone had problems with the zipper?

Tall boots with or without zippers?
WITH!!!!! OMG WITH ZIPPERS!!!!!!!





I learned this when I thought I%26#039;d save money and just get the slip ons...worst boot mistake of my life...after a few near death experiences trying to get them off (one friend almost ran head first into a pole...we laughed afterward, but it could have been really bad!), I had zippers installed. However, since they were done seperately, they looked pretty bad and didn%26#039;t last as long.





Slip ons:


--Sometimes have to wear plastic bags to help slide foot


--have a more complicated procedure to find a good fit (has to fit to calf, while still giving room for slidage)


--Don%26#039;t make a big difference in appearance


--Often need other persons handy for removal (the technique: friend holds boot between legs, facing same direction as you, and you push on that friend%26#039;s butt to slide out of boot)





Zips:


--basically eliminates many of the problems above


--need to have strong zippers. Metal, not plastic.





Get the zipper.
Reply:with. defiantly. they are so much easier to get out. i have dublins and they are amazing. i have never had a zipper issue.
Reply:If I picked I%26#039;d say a paddock boot and then some half chaps (paddock boot with zipper) But no I have western boots since I ride western (I need to clean them BIG time)
Reply:With- I%26#039;ve had both.
Reply:I have not had problems with my zipper before, but it is better that they have an elastic insert, (that cannot be seen) so it is easier to zip them up. Tall boots without zippers can be a pain! This girl had them, and it took 3 people to pull them off! Plus, you would need to buy boot pulls, and that would cost extra money.
Reply:I have costum made boots with zippers, and I absolutely love them! they are great because they can come off so easily, and they don%26#039;t pinch at all. but i have never worn regular zipper boots so I don%26#039;t know how they far against mine
Reply:My feild boots do not have zippers , I Think zippers would be nice though the only downside would be getting the zipper caught at a show or something.
Reply:I prefer zippers, especially when your boots get a little tight. But problems with zippers is that they can pop (have had it happen lol) or break.
Reply:Personally I have short boots and half chaps at the moment but if I was looking at buying myself a present I%26#039;d get a pair of mountain horse high riders with the zips at the back - my daughter has some and has given them some serious hammer at home and at college for the last 12 months- they still look great.
Reply:Well i can%26#039;t wear tall boots (im too short!) but i know a lot of people who do not like the zipper because it gets stuck and they find the kind with out the zipper fits more snug and its just more comfortable to them.
Reply:i wouldnt use the zipper
Reply:I bought real expensive hunt boots, and i got the zippers that go all the way down to the heel, think they%26#039;d be easier to get on and off, they BUSTED the first show! so i suggest getting them without zippers and get some boot pulls!
Reply:With or without, both have their good points...I would prefer inserts sewn in that stretch (on the inside, cannot be seen from the outside) to fit....zippers can get stuck. You can buy your boots to fit, then take them to the cobbler and have measurements taken and inserts added to make them fit perfectly and comfortably.
Reply:Definitely get the zipper! When I rode huntseat it was the best choice I ever made apparel wise.



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Is there a name in English for the place where buttons, thread, zippers and the like are sold?

haberdashers - in Britain. %26quot; a seller of small sewing articles%26quot;. From the Old French %26quot;hapertas%26quot;.


The dictionary (Chambers) notes that in USA a haberdasher is a mens%26#039; outfitters!

Is there a name in English for the place where buttons, thread, zippers and the like are sold?
loved the WalMart translation or definition: Chinese or to be more accuarate: A purveyor of cheap, useless, shoddy, and needless Chinese Junk. Report It

Reply:A Milliner
Reply:Fabric store. One of the largest in US is Hancocks. Cloth World is another.
Reply:All I know is those things are called %26quot;notions%26quot;.


As for the name of the TYPE of store, I%26#039;m not sure.
Reply:craft store


fabric store
Reply:Wal-Mart
Reply:I don%26#039;t have a dictionary handy, but try the word MILLINERY. I could be wrong, I think that is the word we used in Home Economics Class.
Reply:Any fabric store would carry buttons, threads, zippers, etc. I recommend Fabric Land.



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Sunday, April 19, 2009

Why are trouser zippers (flys) on opposite sides for men and women?

The trouser zipper is closed from the left to the right on women%26#039;s trousers and from the right to the left on men%26#039;s trousers.


Why?

Why are trouser zippers (flys) on opposite sides for men and women?
Back in the middle ages men would have their wives put their clothes for them or if they were rich maids or a servant would put their clothes for them. Since it was easier to button left to right the buttons would be placed on the right. So for whoever was dressing the man would find it easier. The women on the other hand would normally dress themselves and since its easier to pull the buttons from left to right the buttons are put on the left. So from her perspective it would be from left to right.





I hope this clears up your question
Reply:Just a hold over from the days when women were dressed by their maids. It was easier for right-handed maids to manipulate button closures that way. When zippers started being used the designers just followed the ongoing convention. Sometimes cleverness in design doesn%26#039;t follow thru all phases of construction (ask a car mechanic what he thinks of engineers and their designs!).
Reply:so you know if your wearing girl pants or not



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Are the zippers on girls coats/jackets always on the left side and boys on the right?

My friend pointed it out to me the other day but i just ot this jacket for x-mas and the zipper is on the left and i cant really tell if its gender specific.

Are the zippers on girls coats/jackets always on the left side and boys on the right?
Yes, it is because in medieval times girls were assisted to wear clothes by handmaidens and being on the left side will make it easier for another person to put your clothes on for you





it just kinda stuck
Reply:i would like to know the correct answer to this --- for sure girls and ladies buttons on blouses are on the left side and the right side buttons over the left - so isn%26#039;t is that way with skirt and pants zippers and therefore jackets too?? Report It

Reply:i would like to know the correct answer to this --- for sure girls and ladies buttons on blouses are on the left side and the right side buttons over the left - so isn%26#039;t is that way with skirt and pants zippers and therefore jackets too?? Report It

Reply:I don%26#039;t think they necessarily are. They are supposed to be like that, but somethimes you%26#039;ll get girls%26#039; zips on the left and stuff like that.



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Can plastic zippers be fixed?

I bought a new pair of pants and the zipper broke the first time I wore them. I can%26#039;t find my receipt so I would like to fix them myself if possible.

Can plastic zippers be fixed?
You probably need a new zipper: If you have never worked on them before, get someone else to do it for you. Difficulty would depend on the type seam and waistband. With a waistband it is a little more complex because you would need to remove both ends and then reassemble it after you sew in a new zipper. Relative to the price of a pair of good pants, a zipper does not cost too much.





If you really can%26#039;t do it yourself, even though there is no waist band, take it to a seamstress. Ask at your local laundry/dry cleaners which usually have seamstresses. This is where they do alterations (shorten hems, sleeves, etc.) and clothing repairs. I had several jacket sleeves shortened and ithe price was reasonable. If you have a tailoring shop nearby, take it to them and ask %26quot;how much?





Plastic zippers are not durable and for that reason I would recommend that you change it. When I%26#039;ve %26quot;fixed%26quot; them in the past, I%26#039;ve experienced that it snags or splits open again very soon -- so it isn%26#039;t worth wasting time fixing it.
Reply:Take the zipper out and put in a new zipper. Or take to a person who can fix at the cleaners



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Where do people get those sweaters with the thin round zippers?

I really want one of those sweaters with the round zipper about the size of the middle space on a CD. If it%26#039;s any help Mischa Barton wore one as Marisa Cooper on the OC.

Where do people get those sweaters with the thin round zippers?
i think there by so low solowstyle.com they have hoodies and stuff
Reply:from mom at christmas



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Where can you buy a sweatshirt that zippers up all the way?

I%26#039;ve been trying to find one of those sweatshirts that zipper up all the way over your face but i can%26#039;t find one anywhere. Can someone please tell me where to find one

Where can you buy a sweatshirt that zippers up all the way?
have you tried Deb??
Reply:did you try old navy, either the store or online =)
Reply:try online



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How much does it cost to replace zippers on shoes?

Or zippers at all, really...

How much does it cost to replace zippers on shoes?
At the most three dollars.
Reply:very nominal.May be maximum, 2-3 usd
Reply:CAll your local shoe peddler or seamstriss ( dry cleaners) They can give you an accurate answer.



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Where can I purchase replacement foam for couch cushion, fabric zippers off.?

The foam inserts in the couch cushions have no life left in them, yet the couch itself is still in great shape. I live in NY, where would I purchase retail replacement foam?

Where can I purchase replacement foam for couch cushion, fabric zippers off.?
Most of the Craft stores have the foam. Micheals, Hobby Lobby, I%26#039;d also try some some of the fabric stores. They may carry it also.
Reply:If you have a Joanne store in your neighborhood, it would be a good place to look. The people there are usually very helpful and they are also good to give you some ideas and instructions.
Reply:I just reupholstered my sofa and was able to purchase upholstery foam from a local upholstery store. I know it sounds like a lot of work, but you want to make sure that you purchase the right type of foam or your sofa cushions will not last long.





If you don%26#039;t want to go that rout, you can try wraping your existing cushions with batting. Batting can be purchased at your local Jo-Ann Fabric. The Batting comes in large rolls and you will be able to just wrap your existing foam. Also, make sure you hold on to your old foam to use as a pattern!





If your sofa is sagging, you can purchase a fold out reinforcer to place under the cushions. They are sold at Walmart.





Good luck and have fun!
Reply:Frank%26#039;s Cushion and Foam, Liberty Avenue, Richmond Hill, Queens, NY.
Reply:Any fabric store should have all different sized replacement foam in stock.
Reply:You can go to an upholstery shop and get it cut to size,Good way to get more years from your sofa..



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Where can you find the pencil cases that are made entirely out of zippers?

I definitely know they exist, I know of two people who have one, but they didn%26#039;t get it at a store.

Where can you find the pencil cases that are made entirely out of zippers?
smiggle!!


theres one at parramatta westfield
Reply:You can get them at smiggle.
Reply:you can get them at the smiggle shop in the city
Reply:SMIGGLE IN CHATSWOOD



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Zippers - Is it possible to fix a zipper on a jacket?

When I zip it up, the bottom or middle becomes undone

Zippers - Is it possible to fix a zipper on a jacket?
It sounds like the part that locks the teeth together has opened some . Take a pair of pliars and gently squeez just a tiny bit on each side of the pull , that should work .If it has come off the track on one side you can slightly pry open a metal only part not plastic. Put the two sides together , line them up at the bottom take a pair of pliars and gently squeez it back to normal . If you squeez it too much it will not zip up. If you open it too much it will break. If the zipper has teeth missing you will have to replace the whole zipper. If the stops at the top or bottom are missing you can sew enough thread in one spot to make one or you can buy replacement parts at a fabric store.
Reply:Best thing to do is to take it to a seamstress, usless you are one. The zipper sounds like it has seen its better days and needs to be replaced.
Reply:that is the most annoying thing ever but take the other guys advice hes got it



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How do Jersey Wall movers (zippers) work?

I%26#039;m vacationing in California and I saw something pretty amazing! There%26#039;s a machine that moves the concrete Jersey wall that divides the highway lanes. The Jersey wall has been previously cut into blocks. The machine moves along the road on a track over the blocks and moves the blocks of concrete. It makes three lanes in the morning going in one direction and moves the wall to make three walls in the other direction in the afternoon. It%26#039;s on a bridge out here. I%26#039;ve never seen anything like it! It%26#039;s really neat to see! There%26#039;s no stopping allowed on the bridge so I couldn%26#039;t get a very good picture of it. I did get a pretty good picture of the concrete blocks that it picks up. I can%26#039;t find any information on it anywhere on the %26#039;net. Does anybody know how this machine works? Help! I%26#039;m really curious.

How do Jersey Wall movers (zippers) work?
The machine the picks up and moves the blocks works similar to a dry cleaners rach system. As the machine moves forward, it picks up the block, suspends it from under the machine, and carries it to the opposite side of the machine on a diagonal, where it sets it back down, a full lane width away. I%26#039;ve seen them used in California and in Hawaii, where it is not practical (or there are too many constraints) to build new travel lanes. The reversable lane lets you optimize the capacity that the highway or bridge already has to carry traffic, by increasing the number of lanes of traffic in the peak direction.



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What are some important proteins that contain leucine zippers?

Well leucine zipper is a common motif for transcription factors. Because I%26#039;m a neuroscientist, the big one that sticks in my mind is Cyclic AMP Response Element-Binding Protein, i.e. CREB.





Some immediate early genes, like AP-1, c-fos are bZIPs too.



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What brand/store are those plain bright fleece jackets with the white drawstrings and zippers?

I%26#039;ve seen lots of people wearing those around here and I like them. I%26#039;ve seen them in bright colors like blue, yellow, red. Where do they get them?

What brand/store are those plain bright fleece jackets with the white drawstrings and zippers?
not too sure about the white drawstrings, but i think for bright plain fleece jackets try http://www.plaint-shirts.co.uk
Reply:Sounds like American Apparel.I have tons of their hoodies and their super comfy.





http://store.americanapparel.net
Reply:that sounds like american apparel


http://www.americanapparel.net


i have one in sunshine :)
Reply:I don%26#039;t know from your description. I would need a picture. But ask someone! Or check american apparal or North Face
Reply:I saw them at the Mall, my friend said Carsons



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Ideas to incorporate zippers into art?

I%26#039;m doing an art project where we have to incorporate zippers into a real life scene, such as a peace sign or an alligators mouth or a tree etc. etc. suggestions?

Ideas to incorporate zippers into art?
if your against the whole makeup plastic surgery thing you can draw a women with like fact surgary or like boob job or something unzipping her skin, like shes taking off a mask or a costume, and see some of her real self inside i gues...
Reply:Draw Mt Rushmore and put zippers in the appropriate places for the presidents.
Reply:draw Hillary with a zipper mouth - closed please, maybe with a lock
Reply:%26gt;teeth with braces. Use zipper with large, metal teeth





%26gt;chainsaw. cut the zipper and bend the strip to form the teeth


of the saw.





%26gt;Stylish skirt. cut the zipper and arrange it in layers to form the skirt. The teeth would be the edging of the skirt.



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What's the best way to get stuck metal luggage zippers unstuck?

The metal zipper teeth are large and do not look like steel; they%26#039;re dull, not shiny, and more silvery than steel is.


The material around them is a twill cloth, not plastic or nylon, so the remedy for the zipper can%26#039;t be able to soak through and get on clothes packed inside.


The suitcases are of heavy, flexible vinyl or something like it.





I%26#039;d like a solution that doesn%26#039;t create a build-up of gunk that eventually makes the problem worse.


The luggage is a gift gotten at a yard sale. I really need luggage, but I haven%26#039;t even been able to get it open (I don%26#039;t even know how many smaller suitcases are stored inside the large one; I think there are two).


Thank you all.

What%26#039;s the best way to get stuck metal luggage zippers unstuck?
I agree WD40 should work
Reply:try some WD 40 on it
Reply:Get a bar of (dry) soap and rub it on the zipper.





Problem solved!
Reply:Well According to Me A Candle WAX is the best thing to use for that......Get a Candle and Just Rub it on the Zipper... it will also protect it from the Rust and help it to run Smoothly...
Reply:While WD40 may work, it really depends upon why the zipper is stuck.





If it has been exposed to salt area, the zipper may have corroded. Spraying the zipper with a mild acid such as vinegar may loosen the corrosion.
Reply:honestly, if there is a way to cut the zipper where it is stuck, that%26#039;s your best bet.



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Why do some zippers curl up after washing and drying?

How can I prevent it or stop it after it has happened?

Why do some zippers curl up after washing and drying?
I think the reason why this happens is b/c of the fabric, when you dry a zip up hoodie, the cotton shrinks but the zipper does not so all it can do is curl up, I always just try to wash them in a gentle cycle and then let them hang dry, it always helps for me!!! Good luck
Reply:I believe it%26#039;s the material around the zipper that is not preshrunken. I think the only way to prevent it is to wash that item in cold water and hang dry...or make sure it is prewashed.
Reply:The thread used in stitching is cheap and shrinks when washed.



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What are the zippers made of on a backpack?

It%26#039;s an REI backpack and it seems to be corroding in some areas and it gives off a metallic smell.

What are the zippers made of on a backpack?
Depends on the actual zipper. Does it have anything written on it?
Reply:metal and sometimes plastic



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How do you replace or repair zippers on jackets?

My daughters jacket no longer zips. All of the teeth are there, but it just wont zip- it catches and the unzips itself. She has a normal coat- cotton, nothing fancy. I am not the greatest sewer so any ideas would help!

How do you replace or repair zippers on jackets?
I take mine to the cleaners they charged me $8.00 just to fix my son%26#039;s coat. Unless you know how to sew then your good because you can go to a fabric store with the jacket to find the correct zipper and teeth stripe that matches the jacket.
Reply:Most dry cleaners or even believe it or not shoe repair shops replace zippers.
Reply:most of the time the slider is at fault. You can buy sliders at fabric stores.





It sounds, though as if the slider has spread, so that it comes loose from the teeth. Look at the slot on a zipper of the same size, and see if this is the case. If so, you can gently squeeze it with a pair of pliers. If you go too far, you can spread it again with a small screwdriver.
Reply:Take it to the tailor. There is one in every big mall if not locally.



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When ever i get a zip up jacket, the zippers get all curled and it looks funny when i zip the jacket up?

will ike ironing fix it? i%26#039;ve stopped drying them in the dryer because maybe that may be it, but its not, how can i straighten out the zippers??

When ever i get a zip up jacket, the zippers get all curled and it looks funny when i zip the jacket up?
Some fabrics, sweatshirts or other knit clothes, are just like that. The fabric doesn%26#039;t have enough body to hold the zipper straight. It annoys me too, and I don%26#039;t think there%26#039;s a solution. I just don%26#039;t buy stuff like that anymore.
Reply:It%26#039;s not the zipper but the fabric around it has shrunk causing the zipper to curl. I don%26#039;t know how to undo the damage already caused but next time you get something new, wash in cold water and hang dry.



tanning

Where is everyone getting those hoodies with the white zippers?

they are colored hoodies...


i%26#039;ve been seeing mostly forest-green and navy-blue ones.


they have white zippers and strings...





like these:


http://store.americanapparel.net/f497w.h...





only cheaper?

Where is everyone getting those hoodies with the white zippers?
not sure, try http://www.europeanwear.com





they have a good selection of plain hoodies but don%26#039;t know about the zips.
Reply:offer top quality hoodies and colthes


http://www.nikestorevip.com



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I have been unable to find an outlet for rhinestone zippers. Does anyone who sews know where I can find them?

I was recently at the Stardust in Las Vegas and the cocktail waitresses uniforms had rhinestone zippers. I have seen them elsewhere on homesewn projects but can%26#039;t find where to buy them.

I have been unable to find an outlet for rhinestone zippers. Does anyone who sews know where I can find them?
This site sells Swarovski rhinestone zippers:


http://www.zipperstop.com/id22.htm


And so does:


http://www.stanssewingsupplies.com/zippe...





Just do a search on %26quot;rhinestone zippers%26quot; to find other stores selling them.
Reply:I%26#039;m sure that you can not purchase rhinestone zippers, they must be hand sewn.
Reply:You can also add your own rhinestones. Run a search on beads, or check out artbeads.com, or auntiesbeads.com. these places also have jeweler%26#039;s cement.



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I am having a shoulder bag made in leather. Where can I find custom zippers online 4 an individual order?

I am looking for a website that specializes in a small order of custom zippers and pullers. The kind that can be seen on high end designer products. Not a wholesaler.

I am having a shoulder bag made in leather. Where can I find custom zippers online 4 an individual order?
GUCCI LV FENCI prada handbag ,5A+ quality, super cheap price, 3-4days delivery, accept paypal payment ,welcome to order http://www.ReplicaTycoon.com



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What can be done about zippers that constantly fall down?

I%26#039;m talking about jean zippers. Is there anything I can do besides get the entire zipper replaced?

What can be done about zippers that constantly fall down?
1. Take the zipper off and put buttons on the jeans.





2. Wear a long tank top so it covers the zipper.
Reply:Glue it shut. You don%26#039;t NEED zippers on your pants. You can have them replaced by buttons.
Reply:well that do happend but jsut beacuse ur siting down and that its bending and thatsy it falls down u can try to re-place the zipper to not liek the metal kind and also it might be because thoes jeanss r too tight :[



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Where can I find a doll to learn how to do zippers, buttons and snaps on?

I remember when I was a child. I had a doll that would have zippers, buttons, snaps and laces that I can really use to learn from. Do they still make them anymore? I want to get one for the child I Nanny for.

Where can I find a doll to learn how to do zippers, buttons and snaps on?
Yes they do! Wal-Mart has one for under $10 (i think it is about 7 or8) and it is really cute! My daughter has it!!
Reply:they should have them at walmart or toys or us.
Reply:Toys R US sell%26#039;s that kinda stuff it%26#039;s by the puzzle section.
Reply:Yes they still make them. You could probably find it at Toys R Us, but I would do an internet search first. They are called learn to dress dolls or something like that.
Reply:try walmart or meijers



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Putting tape over the zippers of dust mite bedding covers?

I just bought some dust mite covers for my mattress, box spring, and pillows.





I was just wondering if I should put tape over the zippers of the covers to keep dust from escaping?





Thanks.

Putting tape over the zippers of dust mite bedding covers?
Nppe! You shouldn%26#039;t need to because the zippers themselves are dustmite proof. It used to be common practice to tape the zippers but with the newer technology, it isn%26#039;t needed.



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Where can I find a Keds type shoe with zippers?

I am trying to find them for my elderly mother who has difficulty with laces. I used to buy her Hanes with zippers but can%26#039;t find them anymore. I prefer to buy online.

Where can I find a Keds type shoe with zippers?
I would say try Zappos online as they have a large amount of shoes, or any of the websites for Easy Spirit or Naturalizer. Also, Bass shoes and SAS shoes tend to have more comfortable shoes with velcro and zippers for consumers who don%26#039;t want to deal with all the fancy things on shoes. Hope I%26#039;ve helped!



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Where can i buy shorts that has zippers ?

I wanna put my keys and stuff inside my shorts , but my shorts has no zippers , where can I buy one?

Where can i buy shorts that has zippers ?
I think you need these shorts.


http://www.saveonshop.com/shop.php?k=Car...



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Any idea where I can find childproof zippers?

I am making stuffed animals, and needing child proof zippers, any clue where to buy them?

Any idea where I can find childproof zippers?
Why dont you try something like velcro?



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Where can I get a messenger bag with the most possible amount of zippers and pockets?

I love having about a million different places to put things in a bag, and it%26#039;s very practical to boot. Any ideas where I can get a messenger bag that%26#039;s just LOADED with pockets and zippers?


Direct links are fine, as are just brand names that could supply what I%26#039;m looking for. Thanks!

Where can I get a messenger bag with the most possible amount of zippers and pockets?
you can get some cute totes/ messenger bags at american eagle . i%26#039;ve had my eye on one but my mom won%26#039;t buy it for me. i got one at belle%26#039;s ( a store only in the south)
Reply:make one yourself. or have someone make it for you with your own customization
Reply:i actually got the cutest messenger bag at diesel.


it was like 60 bucks though.


but it has 7 pockets and stuff.



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Why do my zippers keep coming off in the washer?

Every time I wash my jackets the zippers come off or are badly damaged but this does not happen with the zippers on my jeans please give me a tip on how to prevent this.

Why do my zippers keep coming off in the washer?
zip up the zippers %26amp; then turn item inside out to wash.


Do the same on bras, hook up the hooks prior to washing.
Reply:Pay a little more for better quality
Reply:zippers these days are made from more platic parts than metal. sometimes it%26#039;s faulty zippers. keep them zipped after wearing or return the clothing for a refund.
Reply:do the zips up. that way they dont get caught up.



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