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13 July 2022

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YKK

Driving Forces for Zippers Changing, End-Users Will Exert More Influence Soon

Zipper major YKK is conducting lifecycle assessment of all its products to help guide development of sustainable trims, even as the fashion element is changing for this fashion accessory with consumer-led demands.

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  • Subir Ghosh
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