YKK Metal Trouser Zip, Antique Brass, 18 cm

YKK metal trouser zip in antique brass, 18 cm

This YKK RGKBC-56 trouser zip has antique brass metal teeth and is 18 cm long. It is closed-end and suits trousers, bags and other projects in sturdy fabrics. The chain is 5 mm wide and the fabric tape approx. 30 mm. The wide tape gives you plenty of room for stitching it in. The metal teeth go well with jeans, leather and bags.

The 18 cm length is a standard length in the YKK range for this type. It suits short openings such as a trouser fly or a pocket opening. Choose your colour from the options.

Sewing in the zip

Pin or baste the zip in place before sewing so the tape does not slip. Stitch as close to the teeth as possible using a zip foot. Make sure the needle does not hit the metal teeth, as it may break. For thick layers such as jeans seams or leather, a strong needle helps. Use the handwheel to guide the needle over thick areas.

YKK trouser zip RGKBC-56 product details

• Manufacturer: YKK, type RGKBC-56
• Style: trouser zip, closed-end
• Chain: metal, antique brass, 5 mm wide
• Tape width: approx. 30 mm
• Length: 18 cm
• Suitable for: jeans, leather, bags, jackets and sturdy fabrics

You will also need: zip foot for your sewing machine, sewing thread and a needle to suit the fabric, a strong needle for jeans and leather.