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?
Don't worry, the fact that you have two sliders doesn't change much. It's unlikely that both sliders will break and you'll have to change everything.
Just like a classic zip, you'll try to repair the bent or damaged teeth by gently straightening them with long-nose pliers. If the zip still sticks a little, don't hesitate to wet a bar of Marseille soap and apply it to the damaged teeth, until the zip slides naturally out of their way.
If a piece of cloth is stuck in your slider or teeth, you'll calmely 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 immerse your whole garment in a vinegar bath. It's better to pour some gently over the fastening and come and brush it off 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 changing your whole zip.
A Tilliste will come to your home to examine your zip and repair it!
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