In early February, executives from YKK, the world’s largest zipper manufacturer, gathered in Kurobe, Japan, for annual budget meetings. Normally, these gatherings leave time for a bit of ...

Combine two rows of fine teeth that lock together, a slider and a tab, and all of a sudden you have a quick way of securely closing a bag, jacket or pair of pants–a zipper. These handy, everyday ...

Next time you zip up, or zip down, check out your zipper. There’s a good chance it’ll say YKK. But, what is YKK? I head to South Gate, California, to find out. At Koos Manufacturing in South Gate, ...

YKK Corporation is in the business of growing zippers. The global trims supplier introduced GreenRise, the industry’s first plant-derived zipper, this week at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Denver.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Trim design is going digital. Following the lead of 3D design software platforms like CLO, MYR and Browzwear, YKK on launched ...

Although there are a few clever ways to fix a zipper, it’s very frustrating when a broken one undermines an otherwise usable piece of clothing or accessory. Companies that sell items with zippers ...