7 inch dress zipper assortments and 12 inch handbag zippers will soon be back in stock

7 inch Ykk zippers

Hope you all are doing well. As my zipper inventory is slowly depleting, I am starting to miss the daily routine of working on Etsy - something I got so used to over the 4 years of running my Zipper store. I appreciate everyone's understanding and best wishes as I am searching for a more fulfilling career. The decision to cut down on my inventory was not an easy one, but, at this time, it seems to be the only way to continue towards my career goals. Although I am unable to keep up with a big zipper inventory, I would like to continue to offer 7 inch YKK dress zipper assortments and 12 inch handbag zippers - my most popular zippers. This summer, I will have a little more time to dedicate to my zipper store, and I would like to continue doing business with a limited zipper selection. In a few weeks, I will be offering 7 inch zipper assortments and "pick your own" 12 inch handbag zipper lots. Unfortunately, I will not be able to fill custom orders as they do require more time and a bigger inventory.

Once again, I want to thank my loyal customers for support throughout the years and making K & C Supplies on Etsy a successful small business. I hope you are staying busy and getting lots of orders for Spring and Summer purses, clutches, and zippered pouches. Happy Spring!

❤ IRINA

What is the Difference between dress and handbag zippers?

In my shop, Zipper Island, I carry both, Handbag and dress zippers (garment zippers). Although the two types of zippers seem very similar in the photos, there is a substantial difference between dress (all-purpose) and handbag zippers. Dress zippers can be used for clothing (dresses, skirts, etc.) as well as for small pouches, writslets, and gadget cases. If you are looking for zippers to use for inner pockets in purses, dress zippers are also a great choice. All-purpose/ dress zippers can also be used for pillow covers (they may need to be covered with a flap) as an alternative to invisible zippers. For handbags, Kindle, netbook and laptop covers, I recommend using Handbag zippers. Here are some photos of two 10 inch zippers - the red zipper is a handbag zipper, and the turquoise zipper is a dress zipper. As you can tell from the pictures, the Handbag zipper has a longer pull - around 1 1/4 inches compared to 3/4 inches for dress zipper:

Also, the coil in Handbag zippers is slightly wider than the coil in dress zippers - Handbag zippers coil is around 3/16" (4.5 mm) wide vs. 1/8" (3 mm) coil in dress zippers

In General, I would say that Handbag zippers are more suited for heavier use, and the longer pull looks better and is more practical for purses. Dress zippers are more concealed and are more suitable for garments and small pouches.

Here are a couple more photos of dress and Handbag zippers that are available for purchase: 

4 inch dress/ garment zippers

12 inch Handbag zippers

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