Zipper Type: Open End
Feature: Auto Lock
Size: #5
Common uses: Parkas, everyday jackets, choir robes, coats, hoodies, sweaters, sportswear, fleece jackets
Description: #5 molded plastic separating zippers feature teeth that measure approximately 5mm (1/4 inch) wide when zipped.
Often called sport zippers or parka zippers, #5 molded plastic separating zippers separate at the bottom, jacket-style.
These are one-way zippers (they have one slider).
Zipper size | Classification |
Close end | Open end | 2 way close end | 2 way open end | Chain |
#3 | √ | √ | | √ | √ |
#4 | | | | | |
#5 | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
#6 | | | | | |
#7 | | | | | |
#8 | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
#9 | | | | | |
#10 | √ | √ | | √ | √ |
Recommend Application of Plastic Zippers
Main uses and size | Size |
3# | 4# | 5# | 6# | 8# | 10# |
Female underwear, pant and skirts trousers | √ | √ | | | | |
Trousers, children's clothing | √ | √ | √ | | | |
Female chest shirt, casual wear | √ | √ | √ | √ | | |
Uniforms, training suits, jeans | | √ | √ | √ | | |
Hat, glove, luggage inner bag | √ | √ | √ | √ | | |
Purse, luggage out bag, shoes, jacket | | | √ | √ | √ | |
Ski jacket, down jacket | | | √ | √ | √ | |
Duffle coat, leather coat | | | √ | √ | √ | |
Suitcase | | | √ | √ | √ | |
Sleepbag | | | √ | √ | √ | |
Camping tent | | | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Shoes & boots | | | √ | √ | √ | |
Armament cover | | | | | √ | √ |
Canopy (ship), the big tent | | | | | | √ |
Canopy and framed tent | | | | | | √ |