What should I look out for when buying a product with a zipper?
Nothing is more annoying than a zipper that jams, won't close, can't be opened from the bottom, or keeps snagging the lining and, in the worst case, tears open. This already shows that a zipper is a critical and extremely important element in the overall product. We'll now explain what to look for when buying one.
How can I recognize high quality when making a purchase?
A good zipper is characterized by functionality, ease of use, and durability.
Functionality
Features that are practical to use are very useful:
- Two-way autolock zipper: The zipper can be opened and closed from either end, and from both the inside and outside. Thanks to the auto-lock function, it cannot open unintentionally.
- Zipper with backing Zipper cover : so that the heat cannot escape and no thermal bridges can form.
- Foot ventilation system: The innovative zipper design allows the feet to be comfortably placed on top of the sleeping bag, allowing excess heat to escape.
- White zipper: So that you can find the zipper more easily in the dark.
- Zipper with anti-snag zipper and reinforced robust webbing: This makes the zipper even easier to use without pinching the outer fabric.
Quality
A zipper should function smoothly and for a long time, so that the overall product is more durable.
We use zippers from the Japanese manufacturer YKK, a durable, high-quality zipper. The teeth and slider are made of strong plastic, precisely shaped, and run smoothly and evenly for a long time . It is securely sewn to the fabric and won't tear out, and depending on the product, is lined with wind- and water-repellent tape.
Grüezi bag uses only zippers certified according to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® . These zippers are particularly skin-friendly and are tested for harmful substances according to scientifically validated criteria and limits. This high standard ensures that our products do not contain any substances that are hazardous to health.
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