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So, uh, how is it attached to the garment? They talk about specialized sewing equipment, so it’s not bonded (although for polymer-based outerwear solvent bondin
by addaon 1y ago
So, uh, how is it attached to the garment? They talk about specialized sewing equipment, so it’s not bonded (although for polymer-based outerwear solvent bonding seems like the ultimate end-point)… but there’s no thru-holes or other obvious attachment points. Something boring but hidden (hole from the side to the bottom), or something more interesting?
- epwr 1y agoLikely they will be heat welded to a polyethylene. You can sew this for extra strength. Which I think means a fully recyclable jacket!
- germinalphrase 1y agoThere does appear to be a connecting strand between the teeth, and the article indicates you need a specialized sewing machine. They must sew it, but repairable is probably impacted.
- dnpls 1y agoFrom the YKK Digital Showroom website: > The AiryString® tapeless zipper is designed for elements to be sewn directly onto fabric by a special machine. https://ykkdigitalshowroom.com/en/item/143/ https://ykkdigitalshowroom.com/en/item/143/