Classical metal zipper with Opti M teeth which are specially pro-thinned out by metal elements

Standard metal lightnings are made with use of technology of beadwork where profile metal elements (teeth) are clamped on the woven and painted textile tapes; for production of teeth the brass wire is usually used. Pretsizonny processes of cutting and sewing together are followed by several operations on cleaning by a brush and polishing, for ensuring smooth sliding of the lock of a lightning.

Textile tapes are usually made of polyair, but can be made also of cotton if lightnings are sewed in already painted products.

Coats undertakes the obligation to follow laws on environmental protection, health and on safety, guaranteeing that the made lightnings do not contain heavy metals. All standard lightnings of Coats Opti conform to these requirements. However if the client requests to make zippers with use of heavy metal, Coats will observe extreme care by delivery of production.

Main types of application

• Working clothes
• Sportswear
• Jersey
• Clothes from skin
• Bags
• Suitcases and goods for travel
• Jeans clothes
• Boots
• Footwear
• Street clothes

Important information

The metal zippers used in leather products can change in metal finishing because of the chemical agents applied on skin, the tanning which properly is not washed away or not neutralized after process.

The chemicals used when coloring and bleaching garments can become the reason of change of color of metal elements of a fastener or emergence of spots.

Chemical and physical abrasive substances can influence the metal lightnings subjected to rigid processes of washing of a denim (washing with fermental solution and stones).

Coats Opti recommends to clients to carry out production tests for all ways / types of application of lightnings for a guarantee that this production completely meets requirements of the end user, and also requirements of internal working conditions. Coats Opti, at inquiry, can provide to clients consulting support on separate methods of application; if you had questions or problems, please, address us.