Zipper Sizes
We will offer our first production slider this fall that fit standard size 9-10 zippers.
Small - (currently under development) Will fit most coil, plastic and metal sizes 2,3,4,4.5,4.9
Medium - (currently under development) Will fit most coil plastic and metal sizes4.9,5, 6, 7
Backpacker special (currently under testing) Will fit 5 & 8 coil zippers. Carry one to fix both common sizes.
Large - Available now. Fits most coil, plastic and metal sizes 9, 9.5,10.
Large Premium - Available now. Silica Bronze cast with all stainless steel parts for #10. Extra rugged for salt water applications.
Zipper Size Measurement
Zipper teeth can be made out of metal, nylon, plastic or a coil. When measuring, place the teeth side face up. Please review pictures to help determine which slider you will need. Also on the back of many Zipper sliders there is a number stamped indicating the zipper size.
# 10 coil zipper about 7/16 inch or 10.21 mm
#10 tooth zipper about 3/8 inch or 8.67mm
#8 coil zipper about 5/16 inch or 8.53mm
#8 tooth zipper about 5/16 inch or 7.95mm
#6 coil zipper about 1/4 inch or 6.58mm
#6 tooth zipper about 1/4 inch or 6.25mm
#5 tooth zipper about 1/4 inch or 5.73mm
#5 metal tooth zipper about 1/4 inch or 5.74mm
#5 coil zipper about 1/4 inch or 5.63mm
#3 coil zipper about 3/16 inch or 3.98mm
#3 metal zipper about 3/16 inch or 4.25mm
#2 coil zipper about 1/8 inch or 3.98mm
#0 coil zipper about 1/8 inch or 4.09mm