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Textiles and Garment Construction

Classification of zips: There are varieties
of zip fastenings found in different weight,
lengths and colours. They can be classified
into three main groups as follows:

(i) Conventional zips:
(ii) Separating zips.

(iii) Invisible zips.

Conventional zips: These are commonly
used zips fastenings. They are used on a
wide variety of garments.
This group of zip fastenings is of two
types including chain and coil zips. Invisible zips: These have teeth, which

are concealed under the zip tape. They are
Top stop often used in dresses, skirts and trousers.
Teeth
Slider With an invisible zip, you do not have to
Slider Tab
Tab deal with topstitching on the finished zip.
Tape Tape
They are inserted in such a way that they
Stitching Stitching hide into a seam; hence, they are invisible
guidline guidline or inconspicuous. Invisible zips are
Metal or Coil commonly used on skirts, trousers and
plastic chain
the centre back of an opening on dresses.

Bottom Choosing a zip: Due to various zip
stop
brands available in the market, the choice
is the most important aspect because it
enhance the appearance of the products.
Chain zippers have metal teeth and Below are the factors to consider in order
sometimes are called trouser zips. Coils to make good choice of a zip fastening.
zips are usually made from nylon and
are known as nylon coil zips; they are (i) The length of a zip should be suitable
lightweight, heat resistant and rust proof. to the intended opening. Too short
zips cause strain as you put on and
Separating zips: These are open at both take off the garment frequently.
ends and are sewn in a seam that will
open completely. They are also called (ii) It is preferable to match the zip colour
dual or double zips. They are commonly with the colour of a garment unless it
used on outerwear such as on jackets. is intended to be used as decoration.

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