For more than a century, the zipper has stayed more or less the same: two interlocking rows of teeth, a sliding pull, and the fabric tape that holds it together. It’s one of those inventions that ...

Until now, compression garments either had front or side closures, which could be irritating to sensitive surgical wounds. After studying the problem, and experimenting with numerous designs, Design ...

Traditional zippers rely on a piece of fabric surrounding the teeth, which is sewn into garments. This is called a tape, and ...

You might’ve heard about Under Armour’s crazy new zipper that only requires one hand to zip. Though the futuristic magnetic clasp jigsaws nicely with the company’s high-performance standards, the ...

Google has come out with another one of its doodles today, paying homage to one Gideon Sundback — the Swedish-American engineer who developed the zipper. Google has come out with another one of its ...

A clever zipper design and extemely burly build quality make this robust backpack ready for adventure, both outdoor and everyday. By Stan Horaczek Published Mar 6, 2025 4:37 PM EST We may earn revenue ...

Ever since its conception in the 1850s and popularization in the 1920s and 30s, the zipper has been an indispensable part of modern clothing design. Today, zippers exist in assorted different forms, ...