Trim manufacturer YKK is extending the lifespan of its products. On Thursday, the Japanese company launched the Revived Renewal Series, a group of four products that allow zippers to be repaired ...

YKK said it will continue adding to this series of products while working to improve sustainability throughout the supply chain. Credit: Shutterstock. YKK Corporation explained its revived replacement ...

Early reception is positive—with users testifying to flexibility, lighter weight, a more unifying design, and a better, more ...

At first glance the very idea of a zipper that unzips and zips up by itself seems somewhat ridiculous. After all, these contraptions are mostly used on pieces of clothing and gear where handling a ...

Japanese fastener business YKK has launched a new zipper for use in clothing that has been designed to be easier to open and close. The new Click-Trak, which has been under development since 2015, ...

For this #FascinatingFriday, we're asking you to XYZ -- examine your zipper. Stop reading and take a closer look at your zipper. Chances are it says “YKK” on the pull tab. Ever wonder why?YKK stands ...

For more than a century, the zipper has stayed more or less the same: two interlocking rows of teeth, a sliding pull, and the fabric tape that holds it together. It’s one of those inventions that ...