Structure of a Zipper
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. |
