What Is The Difference Between Coil And Metal Chain Zippers?
Regardless of zipper type, whether conventional, invisible or separating, all zippers are constructed of either plastic coils or metal chain. Your zipper choice should be made considering the garment design and type of zipper application at hand.
Plastic coils are constructed of a specialized polyester or nylon material. They are shaped into a spiral structure which is essentially twisted into the zipper's fabric tape.
Zippers with plastic coils are the most widely used in dressmaking providing a strong, durable closure that is lightweight and more flexible than that of metal chain zippers. Coil zippers provide more color variations and are available in both conventional and invisible styles.
Zippers with plastic coils are the most widely used in dressmaking providing a strong, durable closure that is lightweight and more flexible than that of metal chain zippers. Coil zippers provide more color variations and are available in both conventional and invisible styles.
Metal chin zippers are constructed of alternating links that are wider and have a more "spread-out" appearance. Metal chain can be used with both closed-end and separating zippers and most commonly available in a few different metallic shades including bronze, silver, gold, black, and brown.
While the zipper's woven tape can be found in a multitude of color options, the metal chain itself is often more limited to metal tones, although some basic colors are also available. Metal chain zippers are often used in a semi-decorative exposed fashion contributing to the garment's visual design. These zippers are also less malleable than its coils counterpart and due to their heftier weight, are often used with heavier duty applications.
While the zipper's woven tape can be found in a multitude of color options, the metal chain itself is often more limited to metal tones, although some basic colors are also available. Metal chain zippers are often used in a semi-decorative exposed fashion contributing to the garment's visual design. These zippers are also less malleable than its coils counterpart and due to their heftier weight, are often used with heavier duty applications.