How to Measure a Zipper
| Type of Zipper | Measurements |
|---|---|
Closed-End Zipper (CE) |
Length (L) – From the top edge of the Slider to the bottom edge of the Bottom Stop.Tape Ends (L1) – From the Top Stop to the tip of the Cut End.
Bottom Tape Extension (L2) – From the Bottom Stop to the tip of the notches of the Cut End. |
Zipper with Double Slider (Head to Head) |
Length (L) – From the upper edge of one Bottom Stop to the lower edge of the other Bottom Stop.Tape Ends (L1) – From the upper Bottom Stop to the tip of the Cut End.
Bottom Tape Extension (L2) – From the edge of the Bottom Stop to the tip of the Cut End. |
Zipper with Double Slider (Back to Back) |
Length (L) – From the upper edge of one Slider to the lower edge of the other Slider.Tape Ends (L1) – From the Top Stop to the tip of the Cut End.
Bottom Tape Extension (L2) – From the Bottom Stop to the tip of the Cut End. |
Open-Ended Zipper (OE) |
Length (L) – From the upper edge of the Slider to the bottom edge of the Box.Tape Ends (L1) – From the Top Stop to the tip of the Cut End. |
Two-Way Zipper |
Length (L) – From the upper edge of the Slider to the bottom edge of the Reinforce Tape.Tape Ends (L1) – From the Top Stop to the tip of the Cut End. |