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Our mission is to provide the best possible consumer experience for end users and make sliding a real pleasure and by doing so, to create extra value for our clients..

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Application

We focus on zipper for all kinds of bags, luggages and this is the reason why we know our clients best and excel. MAM constant research work makes our zipper possible to have technically reliable zippers for bags and luggages.

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We Belong In Your Car

For over 20 years IDEAL has been producing automotive-specific zippers for Tier 1 suppliers. Our automotive zippers pass FMVSS-302 test standards. Our products are approved by the leading global automotive brands and OEMs.

We have a dedicated automotive sales team with sales engineers in the U.S., Mexico, EU, Turkey, and Asia, as well as a dedicated automotive color development lab. In addition to standardized zippers, we have the capability to develop unique patented zippers for seating solution applications that are practical yet innovative.

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Safety is Essential

Our zippers undergo rigorous testing to ensure compliance with international safety standards. Our products are ASTM F963 torque tested, CPSIA lead and small part compliant. All of our plants are equipped with the latest in-house testing labs and technicians to ensure safety and compliance from our products.

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Jeans Designed to Last a Lifetime

Manufacturing strong, tough zippers for denim applications has landed us in some of the world’s premier brands of jeans. Our zippers are built with the strength to outlive the pants themselves. While styles and washes fade in and out of favor, a durable zipper remains essential.

  • #4.5 and #5 jeans zippers:
    • Available in a variety of finishes – most commonly used and the most durable in aggressive washes are Brass, Antique Brass, and Antique Nickel
    • Default semi-lock sliders are the M459 & M59SQ
    • Available with basic/standard polyester tape, IDEAL Earth tapes, super-soft “cotton hand feel” spun poly tapes, and yarn dye tapes
  • Fully automatic and semi-automatic zipper assembly machines/field equipment are available to lease for customers that prefer to buy chain/sliders for their production

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Fashion-Forward Function

IDEAL is committed to showing new collections to its customers every season. Our product development team is constantly working hand in hand with our talented team of engineers, key raw material suppliers as well as machinery suppliers to ensure we can take the latest trends and bring them to market.

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We Work Where You Relax

IDEAL zippers are featured on several brands of furniture and high-quality bedding. Comfort, function, and aesthetics are essential elements of these applications. Our products are seamless, invisible and interchangeable and bring new technology to household necessities.

Commonly Used Zippers:

  • For Pillow Covers–IDEAL’s #3 S40 woven coil with non-lock, auto-lock or semi-lock sliders
  • For Mattress Covers
    • #5 or #8 reverse coil with non-lock sliders
    • #5 molded zippers
    • Special Options: sew line-markings, notches, interchangeable zippers, FR treatment

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Luxurious Details

Our gorgeous metal and coil zippers are IDEAL for luxury handbag applications. IDEAL zippers are currently used by some of the world’s most respected, prominent brands. IDEAL zippers are trusted to keep the most significant personal branding statement, together.

The IDEAL Difference:

    • Our BRIGHT™ Collection is extra polished to ensure smooth zipping in a large range of finishes
    • Our SIGNATURE™ Collection features individually stamped, plated and polished metal teeth to ensure an extra soft and smooth zipper

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IDEAL Level of Comfort

We have developed the best and most innovative bra closures in the world. From hook & eyes to zippers we have you closed and covered. These products are designed and engineered for maximum comfort and durability. From the start of your day to the end of your night we have your back!

  • Our Hook & Eye Collection offers basics as well as our patented FLEXFIT™ and LUXEFIT™ products. These unique products are the most innovative and comfortable hook & eye closures on the market.
  • Our BRAZIP Collection is ideal for most sports bra designs. Easy to get in and out while ensuring maximum security.

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Form & Function that Travel Well

We’ve worked diligently to develop and implement zippers for luggage applications that enhance the functionality of the product and increase the longevity. Our patented StretchTek® zippers feature horizontal stretch – a really simple yet significant addition to quality luggage that essentially increases the maximum capacity of a bag by just the right amount.

Common products for this application are #5, #8, #9, #10 coil chain with non-lock sliders.

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We Belong In Your Boat & Backyard

Our zippers use the latest technology for the best quality and performance.

  • Our MarineZip™ Collection is made with special UV resistant resin to avoid fading and discoloration from sun exposure.
  • Our SunZip™ Collection partnered with Sunbrella® to make the finest zippers in the boating & awning industry. They consist of UV resistant zipper teeth combined with Sunbrella® zipper tape. These zipper tapes are mold & mildew resistant and bleach cleanable.

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Supplying the American Military Since 1939

For the US Military, we manufacture a complete range of Berry compliant zippers in our Oxford, NC factory which meet/exceed Mil-Spec (AA-55634).

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Exceptional Performance

Our innovative and functional line of zippers for this market—AquaTek (water repellent), Delrin AX, Delrin CX, Delrin WF, IDEAL Earth Collection, MagZip®, and Reflective products were all designed for maximum performance in the most extreme conditions on the planet. At IDEAL, we love the outdoors and we hope that you will use our sustainable line of zippers (IDEAL Earth) to help protect it.

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High-Tech for High-Performance Gear

At IDEAL, our innovative technology features products designed to repel moisture and are essential for technical outerwear and ultimate high-performance gear. Our water repellent products are sick, in a good way.

  • AquaTek – coated zippers designed to keep water out
  • Hydropel – water-resistant, wind-resistant, anti-wicking, breathable, soft, super lightweight

Both are available in Matte and High Gloss finishes, over 600 colors, and resist water on impact as determined by the AATCC 35 Rain Test.

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Hard Working Zippers

Since the 1940s, IDEAL has supplied America’s leading workwear brands. Our products for workwear applications are super-strong and durable. These heavy-duty, metal zippers last in garments that are often subject to excessive or industrial laundering. We supply high-quality, flame-resistant zippers for FR workwear products.

At IDEAL, we recognize that workwear designers are increasingly diversifying their target consumers. We produce zippers that perform from the yard to Yellowstone, manual to market, labor to lounge.

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