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What size of zipper used on some UL clothing? e.g. Montbell Tachyon wind shirt

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Jan 20, 2017 at 1:26 pm #3446246

Don Burton
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@surfcam310
Locale: City of Angels

I’m getting ready make some wind pants and wanted to know what size zippers are commonly used on some UL clothing such as my Montbell Tachyon wind shirt. It’s smaller than #3 as far as I can tell. Where can I buy it? All the usual suspects (Ripstop by the roll, Quest, Dutchware…) don’t sell anything smaller than #3. Thanks

Jan 20, 2017 at 8:02 pm #3446312

Roger Caffin
BPL Member

@rcaffin
Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

Tents, quilts, rainwear and clothing: #3 coil-coil (OWFINC and local)

Packs: #5 moulded teeth (local)

Cheers

Jan 20, 2017 at 8:20 pm #3446315

nunatak
BPL Member

@roamer

I like to deal with these guys for my low quantity zipper needs. Lots of options, $1 custom sizing, and fast.

Don’t think they have #2’s, though

Jan 20, 2017 at 10:21 pm #3446324

Roger Caffin
BPL Member

@rcaffin
Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

My understanding is that #2 really only applies to ‘invisible zips’ meant for very light female clothing and underwear. (But I might be wrong.) They are not widely available.

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