We zip our jeans, jackets, boots and bags without a moment’s thought. The humble zipper, that tiny row of interlocking teeth, is an invention we use every day—and just as often take for granted. But ...

In early February, executives from YKK, the world’s largest zipper manufacturer, gathered in Kurobe, Japan, for annual budget meetings. Normally, these gatherings leave time for a bit of ...

How Japan's YKK built a better fastener and caught its competition in the teeth. Judging from its headquarters in a small nine-story building jammed in a row of similar buildings in an unfashionable ...

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

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 ...