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In fashion manufacturing, even minor components can have a major impact. This is especially true for closures like zippers, where innovation meets both form and function.
Fashion sourcing always runs on an equation: every component must look premium, perform flawlessly, and hold up to sustainability standards that only get stricter — and the zipper is where this equation is most often overlooked and most easily solved. SBS's R&D team has spent more than 40 years addressing both sides of this at once, refining closures that glide smoothly and reduce raw material waste at the point of manufacture.
SBS’s latest innovations address these critical details, starting with the maize teeth profile.
Product: Maize Teeth Metal Zipper
Product: Colour-Painted Maize Teeth Metal Zipper
Product: Maize Metal Zipper With Water-Repellent Tapes
The dual-point maize teeth profile is precision-formed for a smooth glide and lasting durability, built into a low-bulk silhouette favoured by premium apparel and accessories makers. Colour-painted maize teeth can be customised to match a brand’s signature and are engineered for reversible pullers, giving design-led pieces and outerwear true two-way styling flexibility. A water-repellent tape option adds performance without disrupting the aesthetic.
Product: Anti-Puckering Zipper With 2.1cm Narrow Tapes
Not every fabric needs specialised handling. But on woven or thin fabrics prone to distortion, standard metal zippers can arch and pucker the cloth. If your team has faced this, SBS’s Anti-Puckering Zipper solves it—holding a flat, clean line through wear and washing. Choose 2.1cm narrow tapes for discreet integration or the edge-wrapping upgrade for a fully finished interior. Built with eco-friendly tapes and precise construction that reduces raw material waste, this series turns a common installation challenge into cleaner, lower-waste production.
Innovation in appearance is also a priority, leading to SBS’s Plating Teeth Innovation Series.
Product: Plastic Zipper With Plating Teeth
Metal's visual weight, without the physical weight or the material intensity. The Plating Teeth Innovation Series applies a special treatment to plastic teeth, imitating metal's distinctive tooth shape and profile while delivering a striking iridescent effect that shifts with light and movement. A range of finishes is available to fit each brand's DNA. It is a bold, contemporary closure that lets brands make a statement while keeping garments — and their material footprint — lighter.
All of these advances reflect SBS’s broader commitment to sustainability and innovation at scale.
Founded in 1984, SBS is one of the largest zipper and button manufacturers, with five manufacturing bases, 5G smart factories in China, and a new Bangladesh facility launching in 2026. Sustainability is structural—not a side initiative. Our flagship eco-friendly zipper is 100% recyclable. We have been a Bluesign system partner since 2017, with certified Bluesign products starting in 2026. Our progress is tracked through the Higg Index and the Roadmap to ZDHC, setting us on a clear path toward our 2050 net zero emissions goals.
To experience these innovations firsthand, visit the booth in Hall 3, 3K24 at PV Paris to enjoy FREE coffee and discover—firsthand—how we engineer all three into every closure.
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