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How to choose a general-purpose zipper

General-purpose zippers cover zippers used mainly for clothing, bags, and other items, including EXCELLA, Vislon Zipper, resin (coil) zippers, metal zippers, water repellent zippers, hook and loop, and pull tabs. You can choose from materials such as metal, resin, cotton, and polyester according to the item you are attaching them to and the look you want to achieve.

If you want a glossy look and smooth opening and closing, EXCELLA, which uses metal teeth, is a candidate. If you want to take advantage of light weight and corrosion resistance, a Vislon Zipper with resin teeth is suitable. For items that also need to open from the hem side, check two way separators that open and close with upper and lower sliders.

Customer reviews mention the color and length options, smooth opening and closing, and the finished look created by metal zippers.

This introduction was written by AI based on product data, reviews and the ApparelX Wiki.

General Purpose Zipper by the numbers

Materials (number of items)

Tombac309 items Aluminum196 items Polyacetal116 items Polyester Resin90 items Nickel Silver89 items Cotton73 items Polyester55 items Brass17 items

9 more types

Some items contain more than one material, so the totals do not match the number of items.

Collections: EXCELLA® 244 items, Vislon® Metallic-Look Elements 78 items, EXCELLA® Light 71 items, Metalkus® 62 items, EVERBRIGHT® 51 items, 15 more

Customer reviews

4.8 (29 reviews)

oyou6 Aug 2020

★★★★★

for bags

I bought this as a zipper for a bag.
A metal zipper with a luxurious feel. I am careful because the image changes depending on the materials used.

5RGKBC Metal Zipper Size 5 Antique Gold Closed-End ›

CHIKUMA19 May 2025

★★★★★

YKK phosphorescent

It shines well even under fluorescent lighting, and the finish is exactly as intended. Also, I am always grateful that they are able to accommodate other zipper with lengths shorter than the listed size.

3VSKC-EL-GRN8 LUMIFINE® Vislon Zipper Size 3 Green Closed End ›

choco19 Aug 2021

★★★★★

Lots of variety!

You can choose from a large number of colors, and you can order lengths in 1cm increments, which is very helpful! I will repeat it again!

3CFC Coil Zipper Size 3 Closed End ›

Picks from makers and suppliers

(4 reviews)

Supplier's Pick27 Feb 2026

Recommended for those who want to express their brand even with pull tabs!

This is a brass part used for zipper pull tabs.
It has a larger size, and the slight weight may be a drawback, but it is a product number with outstanding presence.
The curves of this item are really beautiful, and it is carefully made, so
if you feel that ordinary sliders are not enough, please give it a try.

E-C-Z-PULL-WITH-HOLE Eagle-claw-shaped Zipper Pull With Hole ›

Supplier's Pick22 Jan 2026

Among WALDES zippers, the more attractive antique gold two-way cotton zipper!

Recently in Korea, as the popularity of vintage sewing supplies has been rising, more and more people have come to prefer vintage zippers as well. Among them, the antique gold zipper, with its very attractive zipper teeth color, can be used for outerwear and bags. Also, recently it has become trendy to add design features to outerwear with two-way zippers, and since this zipper is vintage yet visually appealing in design, I recommend it. However, care is needed when post-processing after sewing the zipper. (We recommend not applying strong processing!) Recently in Korea, as the popularity of vintage sewing supplies has been rising, more and more people have come to prefer vintage zippers as well.
Among them, the antique gold zipper, with its very attractive zipper teeth color, can be used for outerwear and bags.
Also, recently it has become trendy to add design features to outerwear with two-way zippers, and since this zipper is vintage yet visually appealing in design, I recommend it.

However, care is needed when post-processing after sewing the zipper.
(We recommend not applying strong processing!)

Why not try using this zipper, which lets you feel the charm of vintage details such as the changing color of the zipper teeth over time?

5-AG-CO-MR WALDES® Vintage Zipper Antique Gold Size 5 Cotton Tape Two Way Separator ›

Supplier's Pick9 Jan 2026

The finest metal zipper, hailed as the most beautiful in the world

This Italian-made metal zipper is also called “the world’s most beautiful zipper.”
This Super Lampo is the top-tier line among LAMPO products, and each element is polished individually to create a beautiful luster and an overwhelming presence.
The size 5 open-end zipper is suitable for the front placket of blousons, jackets, and more.
It is a zipper used by many leading luxury brands, so we hope discerning apparel makers will consider using it.
Please feel free to contact us for other specifications or mass production inquiries.

SL-5-SWE-OPEN Super Lampo Size 5 Silver Open ›