The last thing you want to discover as you're about to pack for a vacation is that your suitcase zipper has completely come off its tracks. Or the zipper on your favorite dress is stuck and you have ...

If you’ve ever had a zipper get stuck on a bag, sweater, or a coat, you’re familiar with the frustration. It can feel like there’s nothing to be done but surrender to a stubborn zipper and toss the ...

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Everyone has dealt with a zipper that didn’t close as expected. Sluggish operation and quirky components can make it seem like you have no choice but try to find a pricey professional sewer to replace ...

A jammed or sticky zipper is one of the more familiar types of zipper problems. It always seems to happen when you're in a hurry and while yanking at it or going for a pair of pliers might feel right ...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — It happens to all of us at one time or another. You're on your way out the door, you grab your coat, and the zipper is stuck or broken.

Traditional zippers rely on a piece of fabric surrounding the teeth, which is sewn into garments. This is called a tape, and ...