Why YKK zippers are the brown M&Ms of product design: look at the little details to judge overall gear quality – The Prepared

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A ‘pro tip’ for evaluating the quality of a piece of gear is to look at the small details, such as zippers and stitching. Cheap-minded manufacturers will skimp on those details because most people just don’t notice, and even a cheap component will often last past a basic warranty period, so it’s an easy way
Why YKK zippers are the brown M&Ms of product design: look at the little  details to judge overall gear quality – The Prepared
IT'S NOT JUST A ZIP / YKK FASTENING PRODUCTS GROUP
Why YKK zippers are the brown M&Ms of product design: look at the little  details to judge overall gear quality – The Prepared
YKK You only start to notice a zipper once it's stuck. - J-BIG
Why YKK zippers are the brown M&Ms of product design: look at the little  details to judge overall gear quality – The Prepared
What Are YKK Zippers?
Why YKK zippers are the brown M&Ms of product design: look at the little  details to judge overall gear quality – The Prepared
Luxury for Less Léa Seydoux is dressed to kill as she takes centre stage in fantastical new Louis Vuitton campaign, lea seydoux advert
Why YKK zippers are the brown M&Ms of product design: look at the little  details to judge overall gear quality – The Prepared
Luxury for Less Léa Seydoux is dressed to kill as she takes centre stage in fantastical new Louis Vuitton campaign, lea seydoux advert
YKK #10 molded plastic two-way separating, closed-end zippers are ideal for use on jackets. Features a tooth size of 10 (10 mm), tooth color matches
Why YKK zippers are the brown M&Ms of product design: look at the little  details to judge overall gear quality – The Prepared
YKK #10 20 Molded Plastic Two-Way Jacket Zipper - Black (580)
#5 molded plastic separating zippers feature teeth that measure approximately 5mm (1/4 inch) wide when zipped. Often called sport zippers or parka
Why YKK zippers are the brown M&Ms of product design: look at the little  details to judge overall gear quality – The Prepared
#5 Molded Plastic Separating (Jacket) Zipper (Mid to Long Lengths)
Why YKK zippers are the brown M&Ms of product design: look at the little  details to judge overall gear quality – The Prepared
IT'S NOT JUST A ZIP / YKK FASTENING PRODUCTS GROUP
Why YKK zippers are the brown M&Ms of product design: look at the little  details to judge overall gear quality – The Prepared
What Are YKK Zippers?
Why YKK zippers are the brown M&Ms of product design: look at the little  details to judge overall gear quality – The Prepared
IT'S NOT JUST A ZIP / YKK FASTENING PRODUCTS GROUP
Why YKK zippers are the brown M&Ms of product design: look at the little  details to judge overall gear quality – The Prepared
YKK Zipper #5 50 cm Gold (GAUNV9 Slider
Why YKK zippers are the brown M&Ms of product design: look at the little  details to judge overall gear quality – The Prepared
YKK Zippers – Make Sure You Are Buying YKK Zippers That Are
Why YKK zippers are the brown M&Ms of product design: look at the little  details to judge overall gear quality – The Prepared
YKK Zippers – Make Sure You Are Buying YKK Zippers That Are
YKK #10 molded plastic one-way separating, open-end zippers are ideal for use on jackets. Features a tooth size of 10 (10 mm), tooth color matches
Why YKK zippers are the brown M&Ms of product design: look at the little  details to judge overall gear quality – The Prepared
YKK #10 20 Molded Plastic Jacket Zipper - Beige (572)
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