We are pleased to offer zippers from the Ideal Fastener Corporation. The 2nd largest zipper manufacturer in the world, IDEAL offers zippers for apparel, automotive, furniture, luggage, military, and specialty applications.
IDEAL zippers are used on every apparel brand and retailer in the U.S. and Europe, premiere luggage brands and US Armed Forces apparel. IDEAL zippers are available in a vast range of styles, colors and materials, including custom designs to meet any need.
Children’s Wear Zippers
Fully compliant with U.S. and European safety standards,the safety of the children’s zipper line is matched by the wide variety of creative, unique zipper pulls, providing high fashion and superior integrity.
Features
- 600 standard colors and custom tapes
- Fashion-forward standard and custom zipper
pulls in an array of sizes and finishes - CPSIA compliant children’s zippers
Fashion Zippers
Offering the latest in zipper trends, IDEAL can meet your needs with an array of design-enhancing zippers, from understated options to statement-making looks. Fashion-forward tapes, pulls, and finishes are runway ready.
Features
- Satin, Lurex®, and marble tapes
- High polish metallic finishing
- Contrast zipper pulls
Denim Zippers
Manufacturing metal zippers for denim since 1936, IDEAL continues to supply the world’s leading jeans brands. Durable zippers are essential and IDEAL provides a variety of zipper and pull options for dependable wear and savvy branding.
Features
- Smooth metal zippers for style and strength
- Zippers matched to varied denim weights
- Custom zipper pull options to enhance brand image and recognition
Work Wear Zippers
IDEAL offers a variety of zippers engineered specifically for the rigorous demands of work wear. Whether withstanding industrial laundering; resistance to heat, water and corrosion; or a host of other demands, IDEAL has the answer.
Features
- Uses original designs and molds
- Brass alloy stamped sliders and separating components
- Cotton Tape
Vintage inspired
- Zinc alloy die cast slider/pull with vintage inspired designs
- SSY tape: 100% polyester tape but has the look and feel of cotton
Military Zippers
Supplying the U.S. Armed Forces, Canadian Armed Forces, NATO troops, and NASA, IDEAL zippers and pulls meet and exceed the most demanding government and protective clothing specifications.
Features
- Nomex zippers for fire and chemical retardant applications meet and exceed NFPA standards for protective clothing/equipment
- DuPont Delrin® injected molded zippers meet and exceed all US Coast Guard standards for personal floatation devices
- Quick release breakaway zippers – specially designed for the military for firefighter and chemical suits
- Hydropel™ zippers offer superior water repellency for outerwear, sleeping bags, and tents
IDEAL Nomex®
Zippers for fire and chemical retardant applications
- Quick Release Breakaway zippers for firefighter and chemical suits
- Meet/Exceed NFPA standards for protective clothing/equipment including firefighting,
emergency services and work uniforms - Available in #4.5, #5, #10 brass and #5, #10 DuPont Delrin® injected molded zippers
(which meet and exceed all US Coast Guard Standards for personal floatation devices)
Water Resistant Zippers Hydropel™ is a revolutionary new zipper offering superior water repellency. Super flexible, 100% breathable, and Features 
anti-wicking to assure no moisture transfer in either direction, Hydropel is the choice for performance wear.
Custom Zippers IDEAL’s customization expertise is unmatched—from color matching, to unique sliders and pulls, IDEAL delivers—quickly and creatively. No idea is too difficult for our team of innovative engineers—if you can envision it, we can build it. Features 
Vintage Zippers Manufacturing zippers since the 1930s, not only can IDEAL recreate vintage zippers but likely created the original! IDEAL can meet your design needs with truly vintage zippers as well as vintage-inspired ones. Features Authentic Vintage
Sustainable Zippers Introducing IDEAL Earth™, a new collection from IDEAL Fastener Corporation. IDEAL Earth is a line of sustainable zippers for today’s eco-conscious manufacturers. Bringing equal commitment to conservation and your style needs. Features 
Luggage, Furniture and Automotive Zippers Providing premier luggage manufacturers with zippers covered by their lifetime guarantees, IDEAL zippers leave competitors behind in the rigorous Weisenbeck Abrasion Test*. Equally high-performing IDEAL zippers are used by leading automobile seating and upholstered furniture manufacturers. Features Luggage Furniture Automotive