How to mount a slider on a zip?

What is a zipper?

A coil zipper is a zipper sold either individually or continuously by the meter. Single zippers are ready-to-use, while zippers sold by the meter allow for custom-length zippers. The braid is often made of cotton or polyester, and the nylon chain is spiral-shaped for easy cutting.

It is possible to add one or more sliders to a zipper by the meter. When two sliders are affixed in opposite directions, they are said to have been mounted mouth-to-mouth and this allows the zipper to open in both directions. The mouth-to-mouth installation is useful for mattress covers or for accessories such as bags, fanny packs, or suitcases.

What materials are needed to assemble a slider on a zipper?

• A zipper
• A zip slider
• A pair of scissors

How to install a zipper slider on a zipper?

• Prepare your zipper: Cut your zipper to the desired length, adding between 3 and 4 centimeters of margin. Make sure your cut is clean; for this, we recommend using a pair of sharp scissors.

• Insert your slider: Open one end of the spiral chain. Hold the slider by its widest part and slide one end of the zipper into one of the slider's tracks until it narrows. Repeat with the other end of the zipper. Gently adjust both sides of your braid so that they are at the same height.

• Push your slider: Hold the braid flat and slowly push the slider to engage the spiral. Once the spiral is engaged, pull the slider to the center of the zipper (see video).

• Even out your braids: all you have to do is cut both ends to even them out and you're done!

How to place two cursors in mouth-to-mouth?

Follow the steps for installing a single slider twice on the same zipper, choosing the opposite end for the second slider.

What should I do if my zipper is off?

If your braid is misaligned, don't panic, just open the rest of the braid with the zip slider and close it by running the slider from one end to the other.

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