How do I repair a zip fastener?
A move too fast or too abrupt, a jammed fabric and now your zip is stuck. And what's more, it's a two-way zipper!.
Double slider, double problems, you'll surely think?
Well no, think again. We've got all the tips and techniques you need to repair your zip in just a few simple steps!
Taking stock of your zip
So start by taking a look at your zip, sliders, teeth...
And note if you can find the source of the problem.
It could be a broken or bent tooth, a slider out of the zip, or rust spots.
In any case, the first thing to do is grease your zip. If only for its maintenance. Using a small brush or cotton bud, grease the zip and sliders with oil, glycerine or Marseille soap. This may be enough to get the problem sorted.
Double zip, double problem?
Rest assured, the fact that you have a double slider doesn't make much difference. There's very little chance that both sliders will break and you'll have to change everything.
Like a classic zipper, you'll try to repair bent or damaged teeth by gently straightening them with long-nose pliers. If the zipper still sticks a little, don't hesitate to wet a bar of Marseille soap and apply it to the damaged teeth, until the zipper slides naturally out of their way.
If a piece of cloth gets stuck in your slider or teeth, you'll calmly remove it with tweezers and if the cloth really is blocking, you'll need to think about cutting it off.
White vinegar and lemon will help you remove rust, but be careful not to plunge your whole garment into a vinegar bath. It's better to pour it gently over the zipper and come brushing with an old toothbrush.
And if the problem comes from one of the sliders no longer fitting or being broken, you'll just have to change it, without having to change your whole zipper.
A Tilliste will come to your home to examine your zip and repair it!
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