Zippers for Cycling & sportswear

supporting performance

Nylon zippers for cycling & sportswear

We have extensive experience in supplying a variety of zippers for cycling apparel manufacturers. We know this industry inside and out, and we can offer both innovative solutions and the best deals on standard zippers!

Sportswear, especially cycling apparel, is an incredibly demanding market segment where details determine success. Functionality, low weight, aerodynamics, and reliability are key features that must be possessed not only by the material but by every single component of the outfit, even the smallest one.

Regardless of whether you are creating professional apparel for pro riders or a collection for cycling enthusiasts, we are ready to become your trusted partner, delivering solutions perfectly tailored to your needs.

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FAQ

What makes cycling and sportswear zippers different from regular zippers?
Sportswear, especially cycling apparel, is an incredibly demanding market segment where details determine success. Zippers for these applications must meet specific performance criteria that go beyond standard requirements. Functionality, low weight, aerodynamics, and reliability are key features that must be possessed not only by the material but by every single component of the outfit, even the smallest one. These zippers are engineered to perform under intense physical activity, exposure to elements, and dynamic movement while maintaining minimal weight and optimal aerodynamics to support athletic performance.
What key features should I look for in cycling apparel zippers?
The essential features for cycling and sportswear zippers include lightweight construction to avoid adding unnecessary weight, smooth and silent operation for distraction-free performance, aerodynamic design to minimize air resistance, excellent durability to withstand repeated use and washing, and reliable functionality in various weather conditions. Additional important features include water resistance for wet conditions, flexibility to move with the body, resistance to sweat and moisture, and anti-puckering properties to maintain garment fit. Reflective options are also valuable for visibility and safety during low-light conditions.
Do you have experience working with cycling apparel manufacturers?
Yes! We have extensive experience in supplying a variety of zippers for cycling apparel manufacturers. We know this industry inside and out, understanding the unique technical requirements and performance standards that cycling apparel demands. We can offer both innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs and the best deals on standard zippers for established patterns. Our deep industry knowledge means we can anticipate your needs, recommend the right solutions, and provide expert guidance throughout your product development process, ensuring optimal zipper selection for your specific applications.
What types of zippers are available for sportswear and cycling applications?
We offer an extensive range of zippers specifically suited for sportswear and cycling applications. Our selection includes lightweight concealed coil zippers (N3, N4, N5) for aerodynamic integration, water-resistant options like YKK VISLON® AquaGuard® for weather protection, reflective zippers for enhanced visibility, two-way separating zippers for ventilation control, molded plastic zippers (D5, D8) for durability, metallized finishes for aesthetic appeal, and anti-puckering designs for perfect garment fit. We also provide options with custom logos, various tape colors, and specialized finishes to match your brand identity and technical requirements.
Can you support both professional and enthusiast cycling apparel collections?
Absolutely! Regardless of whether you're creating professional apparel for pro riders competing at the highest level or a collection for cycling enthusiasts and recreational riders, we're ready to become your trusted partner. We deliver solutions perfectly tailored to your needs, understanding that professional racing apparel requires maximum performance and minimal weight, while enthusiast collections may prioritize durability, comfort, and value. Our flexible approach means we can scale our solutions from small specialized runs for elite athletes to larger production volumes for broader market appeal, all while maintaining the quality and performance standards that define successful cycling apparel.

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CFOR-459 DSYG580 C5 YKK

A medium coil zipper from YKK, a very versatile zipper that can be used in many applications, including sportswear. Where greater flexibility is required, the CFOR-459 zipper will work well instead of the CIFOR-56 /CFOR-59 zipper. The DS sport-style, stay-down slider puller is used wherever a minimalist puller with limited movement is desired; this is desirable in applications such as sportswear and professional wear, where the zipper should not get in the way during an activity.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

CFOR-39 DS5YG C5 - YKK Separating Cycling Zipper

The basic coil zipper for cycling apparel – jerseys, separating, widely used thanks to YKK quality, which is the benchmark in the cycling and bike clothing industry.

Application

Sport/Outerwear

Fashion

CHC-39 DSTYGA

A concealed zipper on a woven tape with a YG-type semi-automatic slider – the lock in the resting position prevents the zipper from opening on its own. Application: sportswear. Available only in a non-separating version.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N4 YG Logo

A 5mm (N4) coil zipper with a semi-automatic slider featuring a logoed puller. The logo can be colorful or minimalist, helping to brand your items. Stand out by using personalized accessories.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N3 concealed zipper

A 4mm coil concealed zipper with a plastic puller for sports applications. It has an unobtrusive, non-locking slider puller. The concealed application allows for use in pockets and provides an excellent aesthetic for the closure.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N3

A basic zipper used in cycling apparel, with a puller matching the color of the tape; it is a zipper used in cycling jerseys in its separating version.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N3 WR MAT 2WOE

A size 3 zipper – 4mm coil thickness, two-way separating, with a matte coating, and two YG-type semi-automatic sliders, i.e., the popular “click” sliders in sportswear. It’s a water-resistant zipper with a protection level against splashing, a so-called splash-proof zipper. It provides additional protection against water and wind and does not need to be covered by a flap.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N4 OE YG SLIDER

A 5mm separating coil zipper. It is a zipper of intermediate filament thickness, between the 4mm zipper (type 3) and zippers with a thicker coil, i.e., N5 and N7 (for use in heavier items). It provides excellent flexibility and a compact look for use in sweatshirts, light jackets, fleece, and softshells, and is also an excellent zipper for use in children’s clothing. Available on woven tape and knitted tape for lightweight materials.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

45FKT10C FLATKNIT® AquaGuard® by YKK

Unparalleled lightness and flexibility thanks to a special knitted tape and a flat coil. This zipper is an excellent choice for sports jackets; thanks to its flexible structure, the zipper does not cause the material to wave after being sewn in. It is the most flexible water-resistant zipper in the YKK range.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N3 WR OE YKK

A size 3 splash-proof zipper, separating, with a DS5YG semi-automatic slider, used in lightweight sportswear – lightweight waterproof jackets. It improves water resistance and provides additional protection from the wind.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N3 CFMR3 YKK

A coil zipper with a 4mm coil thickness, two-way separating, for use in sports cycling apparel – skinsuits. Both sliders are YG-type (DS5YG semi-automatic, the so-called “click” type).

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N5 CIFOR-56

A standard YKK separating zipper, reverse coil, for general use in jackets and sweatshirts.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N5 WR

A waterproof/splash-proof zipper, matte coating, glossy silicone print logo.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

D3

Plastic molded zipper with a semi-automatic slider, used in sportswear

Application

Sport/Outerwear

Fashion

VSMR-39 DS5YG

Two-way separating small-toothed plastic molded zipper, with a semi-automatic YG slider, on a special tape that reduces the effect of fabric gathering after sewing in the zipper. This is a common problem that affects the aesthetic qualities of clothing, mainly occurring when sewing knitted fabrics, e.g., in sportswear. The special tape design reduces this phenomenon by up to 50%.

Application

Sport/Outerwear

Fashion

VSOR 39
VSOR 39

A YKK zipper, this is a lightweight separating zipper used in cycling jerseys. Thanks to the easier removal of dirt from between the teeth compared to a coil zipper, it is a zipper recommended for gravel cycling. Available in a version with a DS5YG semi-automatic YG-type slider, as well as with all others from the YKK range.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

CFOR-456 DA4

A separating zipper with a medium coil thickness (4.5mm), intermediate between Type N3 (4mm) and N4 (5mm) zippers. With a coil thickness of 4.5mm, it is suitable for applications requiring flexibility and works great in children’s clothing as a main zipper and as a pocket zipper in the non-separating version.

Application

Sport/Outerwear

Fashion

CNT10C-59 LOGO

A splash-proof zipper with a semi-automatic slider, and a custom puller with the customer’s logo.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

CHC-36 DA4FQ1

A medium-coil concealed zipper on a woven tape; a very versatile zipper for the fashion industry, it is used in many apparel applications as well as light industrial ones.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

VSOR-36 DA-3

A fine-toothed molded zipper, used in lightweight clothing, for children’s wear as well as for sports applications, cycling apparel, and outdoor-type applications.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N3 OPEN END

A fine-coil separating zipper, used for sportswear, mainly cycling jerseys.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

I3 knitted tape

A concealed, delicate, and lightweight zipper, used mainly in women’s clothing, most often in dresses. It should only be used for very delicate fabrics and low-stress applications; otherwise, a concealed zipper on a woven tape, which provides significantly greater durability, should be used.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N7 separating coil zipper

With a YG semi-automatic slider, a logoed puller. A universal zipper for use in jackets, sweatshirts, and softshells.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N7 coil zipper neon

Non-separating, in a neon yellow color, with a puller made from tape with a reflective application; an excellent accessory for workwear, enhancing safety.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N4 AL OE

A medium-coil separating zipper, auto-locking slider, a compact, short puller with a large space for attaching a ribbon pull-tab.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N5 OE

A medium-coil, separating zipper with an auto-locking slider; a standard, universal zipper for use in sweatshirts, jackets, and children’s clothing.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N4 non-separating, cut ends

A medium-coil zipper with cut ends. Ultrasonic cutting ensures the tape does not fray; it is a solution that allows for a neat finish on the zipper. Used in footwear and clothing such as jackets and dresses.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N5 non-separating coil, woven tape in colors

Possibility of supplying tape woven according to any pattern. There is a large production minimum for this tape; however, we can achieve a similar effect by printing the tape in any pattern, with much smaller minimum quantities.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N5 metallized non-separating coil

Zippers with a metallized coil and with the thread used to sew the coil matching the tape color. We can use any color scheme for the tapes/threads/filaments, according to your vision.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

D5 molded separating

A separating molded zipper with teeth in a different color than the tape. By using contrasting teeth, we can achieve interesting color effects limited only by the designer’s imagination. An interesting option for use in children’s clothing, where an interesting color scheme plays an important role.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

D5 Water-resistant separating molded zipper

A molded zipper with special sealed teeth, it provides excellent protection against splashing water at the IPX4 standard level. The zipper is used in applications where additional protection against water is required, in sportswear, outdoor wear, as well as in military jackets and workwear.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N7 coil zipper non-separating

A universal zipper, most commonly used in footwear, with a slider puller that allows a leather or fabric pull-tab to be sewn on.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N5 two-way separating

A two-way separating coil zipper with shiny pullers in a gunmetal (“canna di fucile”) color. The zipper fastens smoothly and without snagging, which is very important for two-way separating zippers.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

YKK VISLON® AquaGuard®

A molded zipper with special teeth that form an additional water barrier at an IPX4 splash-proof protection level.

Three different types of tape finish – three types of covering film:
T8 – transparent gloss,
T9 – full color film with a matte finish – providing the best color reproduction,
T10 – matte transparent.

In the case of the T8 and T10 films, the color is selected from the global color card, and for T9 – from a special color card of ready-made colored films.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N5 coil 2WOE

A medium-coil zipper with galvanized coil elements in a gunmetal color.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N4 separating coil zipper with logo

A universal zipper used in sportswear, cycling apparel, and in outdoor clothing. Paired with a “click” (i.e., semi-automatic) slider, it creates an excellent main closure for lighter jackets and vests. We provide branding for the puller in any finish, as well as in colors.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N5 coil zipper on grosgrain tape with decorative stitching

Made on grosgrain tape, with a contrasting thread color with which the stitching is done.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N7 separating, elastic tape

A coil zipper with a special elastic tape that allows the zipper to be sewn in a curve, making it possible to achieve an interesting application in a sweatshirt or jacket with an unusually shaped closure.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

D5 molded zipper with a reflective accent

A small accessory that increases safety; any reflective pattern is possible on the zipper, e.g., a customer’s logo.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

D5 molded with matte teeth

A molded zipper with matte teeth and a shape that imitates metal is an interesting addition to streetwear and men’s clothing, for use in sweatshirts and jackets.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N7 coil, 2-part slider puller

A coil zipper with a tooth thickness of 6.3mm, with a two-part slider puller, matte finish.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

VSOR-56 DA , HI-VIZ

A neon-colored zipper used primarily in workwear; the high-visibility color increases safety.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N3 2WOE rose gold

A two-way separating nylon zipper with a galvanized coil in a rose gold color; the coin-shaped slider pullers are perfect for displaying a brand logo. For use in sportswear, lightweight equestrian jackets, children’s clothing, as well as an interesting accessory for cycling apparel.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N3 2WOE two-way separating

A fine-coil, two-way separating zipper. The coil elements, as well as the slider and pullers, are galvanized in a dark nickel color. An excellent accessory for lightweight sportswear.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N7 coil zipper non separating

A coil zipper with a grosgrain puller and a durable printed logo.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

VSMR-5* DA86 /DA8LHD

A YKK two-way separating molded zipper, used in workwear, sportswear, military apparel, and in the fashion industry. Standard DA86 and DA8LHD slider pullers.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

D8 two-way separating LOGO

A two-way separating molded zipper with logoed pullers, for use in jackets. It is especially convenient in longer jackets due to its ability to be unzipped from the bottom.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N7 2WOE WR

A waterproof zipper with a matte finish and sport-style slider pullers, used in sportswear, workwear, and in fashion.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

I3 separating concealed zipper

A separating concealed zipper with a standard slider puller.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N5 coil with colored thread

A zipper with a galvanized coil in a dark nickel color with decorative stitching using a colored thread.
A classic and elegant puller.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N3 antique nickel non-separating

A non-separating coil zipper with teeth in an antique silver color; a classic, antique silver slider puller.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N7 reflective coil zipper

A strong coil zipper on N7 tape, with a reflective stripe. It can be used for high-visibility workwear, children’s clothing, or in the fashion industry. Paired with a semi-automatic slider puller.
For sports applications, the slider is in color X6 matte black oxide.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

D5 Neon logo molded zipper

A molded zipper with a sporty slider puller, in other words, the so-called “click” type 😉.
A logoed puller is an excellent way to ensure brand logo visibility. For use in sportswear, cycling apparel, and workwear, as well as in the fashion industry.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

D5 Molded with sewn-on elements

A molded zipper with sewn-on teeth, this is an interesting option that combines the advantages of a coil zipper (flexibility, strength of element attachment) with those of a molded zipper – the ease of cleaning and removing dirt from the zipper’s chain.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N9 spiral WR

A durable zipper with large teeth, water repellency combined with the additional strength of a wide coil element, paired with a logoed puller and a matte finish. An excellent zipper for backpacks and heavier applications, including in heavy jackets.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

D5 printed molded zipper

A zipper with printed tape and teeth, any pattern and colors.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N5 separating coil

A medium-coil, separating zipper with a slider featuring a sporty, lightweight design.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

CFMR-8 DA G DA G

A heavy-coil zipper, used for applications requiring greater durability, such as intensively used military/tactical jackets, with a puller that allows for the attachment of an additional fabric pull-tab. Excellent YKK quality for the toughest applications.
No minimum order, you can order even a single piece in any color from the YKK global color card, or we can create a special color for you to match your fabric/camouflage.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

YKK antipuckering molded zipper

A special type of tape that reduces the phenomenon of material puckering, especially useful in the sports industry, in compression wear, sportswear, cycling apparel, and outdoor wear.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N5 Separating Coil Zipper - Lightweight Tape

Zipper on knitted tape, a great combination of strength, delicacy, and flexibility. Suitable for sports applications as well as an excellent zipper for many uses in the fashion industry, wherever tape flexibility and lightness must go hand-in-hand with durability.

Application

Sport/Outerwear

Fashion

D5 Separating molded zipper

A molded zipper with a special tooth shape, a separating zipper with a semi-automatic slider featuring a stay-down puller, also known as the popular “click” type.
An excellent option for sportswear.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

CFOR-39 DS5YG C5 - YKK separating cycling zipper

A basic separating coil zipper for cycling apparel – jerseys. It is very popularly used thanks to the YKK quality, which is the benchmark in the bicycle and cycling apparel industry.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion

N7 military coil zipper

Size 7 non-separating coil zippers are among the most commonly used zippers in the defense industry; their versatility means they are found in many uniform applications. We prepare any color for military applications, using colors from the color card or dyeing to match fabric. We will prepare a color match for the customer’s fabric in a very short time. We ensure full color repeatability across different production batches.
We supply zippers for military needs in a version with a reduced NIR signature as per NATO requirements.

Application

Sport/outerwear

Fashion