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YKK partners with Empel to debut recycling compatible zipper

Zipper manufacturing giant YKK has revealed a new water-repellent zipper that has been designed to be compatible with garment recycling systems in a bid to remove barriers of textile-to-textile recycling and therefore reduce waste. DynaPel was produced through a collaboration with sustainable textile manufacturer Green Theme Technologies, which...

Business

YKK continues to support Graduate Fashion Week and launches online competition

Graduate Fashion Foundation (GFF) has confirmed it is continuing its partnership with YKK for this year’s Graduate Fashion Week (GFW), taking place in London from June 20 to 24. For the eighth year running, YKK will sponsor the Graduate Fashion Foundation Accessories Award, which celebrates graduate talent across millinery, shoes, bags, belts...

Culture

In Pictures: YKK x Pins installation

The YKK London Showroom has partnered with British Asian artist and activist, Pins on an interactive installation connecting zippers and fine art to start a conversation on consumerism, mental health, and social media. For the installation, Pins has creatively recaptured the YKK zipper in his collection, ‘Zippy Lippy’, intertwining his themes...