Zippers are a part of many pieces of gear. From our jackets to our tents and backpacks, having a functional zipper can keep us warm, dry, and all of our gear contained. What happens when that zipper ...

Ah, zippers. The contraption was first used on boots, then tobacco pouches, and then leather jackets (by Schott in 1925). Crazy, right? Zippers on clothes isn’t even a 100-year-old idea yet. The ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? If Your Zipper Is Stuck If Your Zipper Splits Open If Your Zipper is Misaligned If ...

Learn how to fix a zipper if the pull comes off if you are inserting a zipper into a sewing project or if you have a garment that’s finished and the zipper breaks. Sometimes you’re sewing a project ...