Which Is Better: Finished Zipper and Zipper Chain?

Zippers are very versatile and you can see them on clothes, backpacks, and even shoes. Although the use of metal zippers is almost the same, they are mainly used to fix certain items, but there are many kinds of custom zippers. In order to choose the zipper for clothes that suits you best, you need to understand their function, difference and classification. The following content mainly introduces zipper chain and finished zipper. Let's look at the difference.

The Difference between Zipper Chains and Finished Zippers

The main difference between zipper chains and finished zippers is their length.

The zipper chain appears in the form of long, continuous coils, which can be customized for different lengths according to your needs. They come separately from the stopper and zipper slider.

The finished zipper is made to a specific length and sold with all the different components. 

When assembling the closed end metal zipper, if the zipper parts are purchased from different suppliers, you need to pay attention to whether the zipper chain can match with the zipper slider. Zipper chain and slider are usually made of metal or plastic. The zipper slider designed for the metal zipper chain cannot be paired with the plastic chain, which will cause failure. 

The Function of Zipper Chain and Finished Zipper

The unit used to measure the length of zipper chain is yard. Zipper chain is more suitable for those items that need long zippers, such as interior decoration, pillows, cushions or clothes with different zippers. If you need a specific length zipper, the finished zipper will be your better choice. 

Classification of Zipper Chains and Finished Zippers

There are different kinds of zippers, and different zippers are suitable for different items. The following content introduces several common zippers to help you choose the right zipper.

Zipper chains and finished zippers are basically made of metal or plastic. If you want to install a zipper on your handbag or shoes, you'd better choose a metal zipper. Metal zippers are more glossy than plastic zippers, so installing metal zippers on these items often looks better than plastic zippers. If you want to install zippers on down jackets and raincoats, plastic zippers may look better. The metal zipper is heavier than plastic zipper, but its wear resistance is better. Another zipper is called coil zipper, which is also suitable for installation on various clothing, such as shirts, skirts, etc.

In addition to classification according to materials, there are two different types of finished zippers: open ended zippers and close ended zippers. When you open the open ended zipper, its two chains will completely separate. Therefore, this kind of zipper is suitable to be installed on jacket, coat and other clothing. So when people want to take off their clothes, they just need to zip the zipper. The closed zipper also has two chains, which are arranged in parallel, but one end of them is fixed together. Therefore, the two chains of the zipper can not be completely separated. This zipper is suitable for carrying bags, backpacks and shoes.

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