According to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun report, Japan’s YKK company has developed a zipper that uses magnetic coupling. It mainly clamps magnets into the locking part of the bottom of the zipper. If the left and right zippers are close to it, At the bottom, it can be connected magnetically from both sides. This development allows consumers to easily zip up without having to focus on their hands, and can even zip up easily with one hand. YKK Company plans to start mass production and launch in 2021.
The above is the first time that Japan’s YKK company has successfully developed a magnet-type zipper. When zipping up, there is no need to manually engage the bottom part first. It will be used in jackets and sportswear in the future. Clothing and other clothing, it is also expected to be used in children’s clothing.
Japanese YKK Company has been researching the use of magnet zippers since 2015. It believes that the introduction of zippers can make it easier for the elderly and others to use zippers, and can contribute to society and consumers, so Began to develop various styles of zippers that are easy to operate, including magnet zippers.
