Zippers are one of those ubiquitous fasteners that come in lots of different colors, materials, and sizes, but they’re more or less the same: a straight line of interlocking teeth and a pull. Not so ...

The common zipper was first conceived in the 19th century, but still holds its own in competition against modern fastening rivals.(Rob Tringali/Sportschrome) From simple to sexy, Colin Bisset looks at ...

Tasked with reinventing the zipper, Nendo has come up with five different fastenings, each designed to suit a different function. The Zippppper project saw Nendo team up with fastening manufacturer ...

YKK, a non-ferrous metal manufacturer from Japan, has grown quickly by adopting fasteners (zippers) produced in the United States, and has become a giant company that accounts for about 40% of the ...