Universal®
Universal® is a reproduction of zippers produced in the 40s-50s in the United States to meet the rising demand of the vintage clothing market. Here are the main four specifications that we especially focused on.
1. Cotton Tape（Herringbone design）
2. Pressed Slider/ Wire Slider
3. Pressed Top and Bottom Stop
4. Universal® Logo is a combination of retro style zippers’ vintage taste and modern zippers’ functionality by YKK’s advanced technology and machines.
APPLICATION
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AVAILABILITY
Available in sizes: 3, 4, 5, 10 metal zippers
| Size / Chain Type | Close | Open | 2-Way | Chain |
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| 3YGR | OK | – | – | – |
| 3YNR | OK | – | – | – |
| 4YG | OK | – | – | – |
| 5YG | OK | OK | – | – |
| 5YN | OK | OK | – | – |
| 10MG | OK | OK | OK | OK |
| 10MN | OK | OK | – | – |
CHAIN & SLIDER
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Slider Variations:
| 3Y | 3Y | 3Y | 4Y | 4Y | 4Y | 5M |
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| GA5UNV | GSN84UNV8 | GSN64OAZ9 | GSN84UN3 | GSN84UNV8 | GSN64OAZ9 | GAOAZ5 |
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| 5M |
5M | 5M | 5M | 5M | 5M | 5M |
| GAOAZ6 | GAOAZ7 | GSN64OAZ10 | GFOAZ8 | GCOAZ13 | DA8OAZ1 | DA8OAZ2 |
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| 5M |
5M | 5M | 5M | 5M | 5M | 5M |
| GFOAZ11 | GFOAZ3 | GAUNV9 | GSN8UNV10 | GA1UNV1 | GCUNV2 | GCOAZ12 |
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| 5M |
10M | 10M | 10M | 10M | ||
| GAOAZ18 | DA22OAZ14 | DA22OAZ15 | DA22OAZ16 | DA22OAZ17 | | |
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Top-stop Variations (for Universal® only)
| No.5 TS-OAZ (“D”shaped) |
No.5 TS-TBOA (“U”shaped) |
No.10 TS-OAZ3 (“round”shaped) |
No.10 TS-OAZ4 (“D”shaped) |
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Tape colour Variations (for Universal® only)
SLIDERS
PRODUCT CODES & DESCRIPTIONS (SA ONLY)
Imported item.
CATALOGUE
TECHNICAL INFO
NATULON® is an eco-friendly zipper that is recycled from Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottles and other post-consumer materials using the latest materials recycling technologies. Since the NATULON® zipper fabric is made from recycled PET yarn, the colour of the zipper tape may differ from the regular colour due to the nature of the recycled material.
YKK identified 12 colours with high brightness (Over L90) which may become yellowish and would vary to the standard YKK Global Shade Card. We manage some extremely light colours with over L90 Standards in different codes. YKK standard 12 NATULON® colour codes for extremely light colours: 054NA, 184NA, 345NA, 503NA, 841NA, 355NA, 356NA, 030NA, 501NA, 502NA, 803NA, 872NA)
NOTE
Color of the cotton tape is limited and are slightly different from color of regular polyester tape.
Due to the sensitiveness of cotton material, YKK does not guarantee the zipper quality after any process (stone/sand wash etc). Colors may fade with repeated laundering. Color bleeding might occur in the washing process when processed by the customer. Washing test by customer is recommended before bulk order. Direct contact with any strong chemicals such as acids and alkalis, as it may cause a reactions.
