How the Jacket Zipper Was Perfected After 100 Years

How the Jacket Zipper Was Perfected After 100 Years

You might’ve heard about Under Armour’s crazy new zipper that only requires one hand to zip. Though the futuristic magnetic clasp jigsaws nicely with the company’s high-performance standards, the zipper was originally had more humble origins: helping a sick man lead an easier life.

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New Olympic Zipper Technology Makes Seams Nearly Invisible

New Olympic Zipper Technology Makes Seams Nearly Invisible

You won’t find it in stores just yet, but if you look closely at the jackets and other gear worn by US, Canadian, and Russian athletes at the upcoming 2014 Olympics, you might catch a glimpse of Columbia Sportswear’s new waterproof zipper technology. Or you might not, since it’s been engineered to be almost invisible when zipped shut.

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I Have Seen the Future and It’s a One-Handed Magnetic Zipper

I Have Seen the Future and It's a One-Handed Magnetic Zipper

Under Armour is making the bold claim that it’s finally "fixed zippers." And while its innovative new Magzip feature probably isn’t going to change the entire world, it’s still a vast improvement to clothing technology that hasn’t evolved in in almost 100 years. It’s also voodoo magic.

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Lazy Zipper Tie Doesn’t Even Try To Hide the Fact It’s a Complete Fraud

The zipper tie has long been the salvation of those who only wear a suit a few times a year and never learned a proper knot. And for the most part, they’re designed to completely hide their dark secret—except this one. More »