Which zipper to buy?
Our zippers (also called zippers) are sold individually to make or repair your creations . Professional quality zippers, at the best price, which also benefit from a quantity discount .
| QUANTITY From |
5 | 10 | 20 | 50 |
| DISCOUNT | 5% | 10% | 20% | 30 % |
Which zipper to choose?
Discover our 4 types of “zipper” closures for all your leather creations: bags, pencil cases, clothing, cushions… 
1- The non-separable “zipper” with metal stop.
Available in spiral version: nylon mesh in 4 or 6 mm width.
It also exists in metal mesh (small mesh 5 mm - large mesh 8 mm) and in several finishes.
Also available in plastic mesh (6 mm mesh).
Use: for kits, pouches, pants, skirts, leather goods and furnishings.
2- The separable zipper (which opens – both sides are detachable.): for easy opening of your leather creations.
Nylon, metal, or plastic mesh from 4 to 8 mm.
Use: for jackets, sportswear, jackets, camping, furniture, boating and outerwear.
3- The invisible “zipper” closure: the spiral is hidden under the ribbon which makes the closure almost imperceptible. 4mm nylon mesh.
Use: for skirts, dresses and pants.
4- The double-slider zipper (separable 2-slider closure): practical for leather goods creations for opening your bags from both sides (it is possible to reverse the opening direction). 8mm metal mesh.
Use: for bags and furniture.
| PLASTIC MESH | NYLON MESH (SPIRAL) |
METAL MESH |
We advise you to choose synthetic mesh for “outdoor” use. They will resist more, to rain for example, than metal mesh.
What size zipper should I choose?
Most of our zippers come in a variety of colors and sizes (lengths). If a zipper is too long, you can always shorten it by cutting it, then sewing the end to block the slider*. You should know that the closure length indicated on the item sheets corresponds to the length of the mesh only - the useful length (and not with excess fabric) .
*Before cutting the closure we advise you to sew a bartack by hand with a thread and a strong needle or on the sewing machine with a zigzag stitch: make several passes to have a solid bartack and cut the closure approximately 1 cm from the stopping point.
Choose your closure
The choice of zipper is mainly based on the use and aesthetics you want to give to your creation.
How to change the opening direction of the double slider zipper?
Go from an “X” opening to an “O” opening (zipper that opens in the middle). Please note the zipper will no longer be separable.
How to create or personalize a leather zipper pull?
Do you want to personalize your zipper slider with a first name, a word or even the name of your brand? Here is a short tutorial to help you personalize your leather zipper using alphabet stamps.
To make this DIY, you will need:
- 1 zipper without puller
- 1 round ring of 10 mm
- 1 T1 rivet
- 1 collar strap of 10 mm
- 2 pliers
- 1 cookie cutter of 2 mm
- 1 set of alphabet stamps
- water and a sponge
| Open the round ring using pliers. | Pass the ring through the cursor. | Then, close the ring with the pliers. |
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| Cut 8 cm from the 10 mm collar strap. | Fold the strap in half and make the 2mm hole. | To personalize the zipper, moisten the leather. |
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| Hit the alphabet stamps using a mallet. | Position the leather strap in the round ring. | Position the rivet using pliers or a mallet. |
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And there you have it, the customization of your zipper pull is complete! 
Which zipper to choose for a leather pencil case?
How to sew a zipper?
We invite you to discover how to install a zipper via the free tutorial on making a leather pencil case with a spiral zipper - 4 mm mesh or plastic - 6 mm mesh.
VIEW THE TUTORIAL >
8 comments
Anonymous
Bonjour Mme. Gelee,
Le numéro est l’unité de mesure de la largeur de maille. La lettre, quant à elle, n’a aucune signification.
Bonne journée,
Cordialement,
L’équipe Deco Cuir
Gelee
Que signifie le chiffre et la lettre sous la glissiere d’une fermeture eclair style 5D
Anonymous
Bonjour,
La mention Z19 est une référence utilisée par la marque officielle Fermeture Éclair®, cela signifie que c’est une fermeture à glissière séparable et en laiton.
L’équipe Deco Cuir
Anonymous
Bonjour,
Qu’est-ce qu’une fermeture éclair de type Z19 ?
Merci
Anonymous
Bonjour Mme. BERNARD,
Pour votre paire de chaps nous vous conseillons de choisir une fermeture à glissière en NYLON ou PLASTIQUE. Vous aurez le choix entre une fermeture séparable ou non-séparable en fonction du résultat que vous souhaitez avoir. Je vous invite à choisir une fermeture éclair avec une longueur utile d’au moins 35 cm. Voici les liens des articles :
Fermeture NYLON non-séparable : https://www.decocuir.com/fermeture-a-glissiere-nylon-6-noir-c2x31249680
Fermeture PLASTIQUE séparable : https://www.decocuir.com/fermeture-a-glissiere-separable-plastique-6-noir-c2x31254309
L’équipe Deco Cuir
Anonymous
Bonjour,
Pouvez-vous me conseiller une fermeture pour une paire de chappes d’environ 37cm?
Merci et bonne journée
Anonymous
Bonjour Chloé,
Nous vous invitons à sélectionner une fermeture éclair en nylon : Fermeture à glissière NYLON #4 – NOIR – Longueur 40 cm :) https://www.decocuir.com/fermeture-glissiere-eclair-nylon-4-noir-longueur-40cm-zip-mercerie-tirette-cremaillere-curseur-c2x24826993
Anonymous
bjr je trouve un soucie avc des fermetures éclair pour les bottes des cavaliers équitation les fermeture émail plastique sa résiste pas les fermeture d’origine est très différent , dans l’ile , avez vous de quoi me conseillé et me satisfaire attention le produit que vous vendez N°1 ce que je propose à mes clients
longueur maxi 50cm avc ou sans arrêt de finition car 3 cm qui est collé entre la semelle de montage et propreté merci de me répondre