TOKYO, JAPAN: YKK Corporation (hereafter, YKK) will begin using only low-carbon aluminum (*1) as the source for all aluminum alloy wire procured for zippers, as part of its initiative to convert all aluminum alloy zipper items to sustainable products.
YKK, together with aluminum material manufacturers Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Headquarters...
Atlanta, GA, U.S.: The ISPO Textrends judges have selected YKK's DynaPel water-repellent zipper as the Best Product in the accessories category. The competition, held twice a year in conjunction with the ISPO trade show, recognizes the most innovative performance textiles, components, and apparel.
Designed to be compatible with garment recycling...
Atlanta, GA, U.S.: YKK announces the release of its new DynaPel water-repellant zipper featuring GTT EMPEL technology. Designed to be compatible with garment recycling systems, DynaPel uses EMPEL technology instead of the standard PU film to achieve its water repellency. The lack of a PU film helps remove one of the barriers of textile-to-textile...
