Posted: 8/6/2018
By: Collin Barnwell
Much like zipper chain, zipper slides are one of the most common and versatile products in the textile component industry. Zipper chain and slides can be found on everything from apparel to outdoor furniture.
Read our accompanying blog on Zipper Chain Types
Popular Zipper Slider and Zipper Pull Types
Zipper sliders and pulls are available in various combinations - popular options being non-locking, semi-automatic, or no-pull sliders with standard or big pulls. Each combination has its own strength and weaknesses, below is a quick overview of the different types of sliders and pulls.
SLIDERS
PULLS
DirecTex Item Availability
DirecTex stocks non-locking and reversible sliders with standard pulls in zipper chain sizes #5, #8, and #10. Our SLD - Standard Slider is ideal for bag, backpack, and luggage assemblies.
Read our accompanying blog on Zipper Chain Types
Custom Ordering Variations
DirecTex has sourcing options which can provide various non-stocked items and custom produced items upon request.
These non-stocked items* include:
SLD-10N-BLK-BIG PULL | #10 non-locking slider w/ big pull - black | REQUEST QUOTE |
SLD-10N-COYTAN-EN | #10 non-locking slider w/ standard pull - coyote tan | REQUEST QUOTE |
SLD-10N-SPBRN-EN | #10 non-locking slider w/ standard pull - special brown | REQUEST QUOTE |
* - item availability subject to change without notice
BERRY COMPLIANT
Does your business require 'berry compliant zipper' or 'berry compliant sliders'? Much like our non-stock sourcing options, DirecTex has sourcing partners which offer Berry Compliant zipper sliders and pulls. Learn more about our Berry Compliant options
DirecTex offers low-cost wholesale pricing to business and government agencies. Contact DirecTex to learn more about our product lines. DirecTex specializes in custom manufactured components and subassemblies for your projects.