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Zippers split open and can't go further?
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When I zip my backpack zipper up, it splits open and can't go further, how to solve this problem?

Category: Zippers

Here is a list of options for you to choose based on different situations.

1) You can replace the old slider with a new one if the problem results from the slider which you pull up and down.
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When zipping up my backpack, I unconsciously find the lining got caught in the zipper's teeth and the slide can't move anymore. How can I solve the annoying problem?

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Stop zipping any longer. You need carefully and slowly pull the lining caught in the slider away from the track. This is the direct and only way to deal with the problem. Sometimes a little strength is needed and can be helpful.
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Where should I go to fix my luggage zippers?

Category: Zippers

1) A luggage shop
2) A shoe repair shop
3) Leather repair shop
4) A tailor shop

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How to maintain zippers?

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1) In wet circumstances, mental zippers are prone to rust. Thus extra attention should be paid to getting rid of moisture.
2) To avoid the cracking of your bag zippers, don't give much pressure to zippers such as overfilling your bag.
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What's the meaning of YKK on most zippers?

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YKK is an abbreviation of Yoshida Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha which is the name of the founder of a Japanese zipper company. It is an internationally-acclaimed producer of zippers, buttons, buckles and kinds of plastic components for the garment and accessories industries.
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How to check zippers when buying luggage?

Category: Zippers

First, choose the zippers reinforced by multiple rows of lock-stitch stitching. Don't give a second thought to the luggage if you see the zipper is installed in the corners of the piece without any reinforcement.
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