At first glance the very idea of a zipper that unzips and zips up by itself seems somewhat ridiculous. After all, these contraptions are mostly used on pieces of clothing and gear where handling a ...

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, ...

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 ...

YKK zippers can be found all over the world, and they are a major part of a new spacesuit. YKK USA, which has a large zipper manufacturing plant in Macon, has partnered with the David Clark Co. to ...

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Trim manufacturer YKK is extending the lifespan of its products. On Thursday, the Japanese company launched the Revived Renewal Series, a group of four products that allow zippers to be repaired ...