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Zipper Adoption and Innovations in Garment Fastenings (1910–1940)

Zipper Adoption and Innovations in Garment Fastenings (1910–1940)

  1. Judson’s “clasp-locker” patents a new fastener idea

    Labels: Whitcomb Judson, Clasp Locker, Chicago Inventor

  2. Hookless Fastener Company forms around mass production

    Labels: Hookless Fastener, Meadville PA, Manufacturing

  3. Sundbäck designs “Hookless No. 2” slide fastener

    Labels: Gideon Sundb, Hookless No, Interlocking Teeth

  4. Sundbäck files key “separable fastener” patent

    Labels: Separable Fastener, Gideon Sundb, Patent Filing

  5. U.S. patent granted for Sundbäck’s separable fastener

    Labels: U S, Gideon Sundb, Separable Fastener

  6. World War I demand boosts early zipper use

    Labels: World War, Hookless Fastener, Military Gear

  7. Locktite tobacco pouches become a major civilian market

    Labels: Locktite Tobacco, Hookless Fastener, Consumer Goods

  8. B.F. Goodrich markets “Zipper Boots,” popularizing the name

    Labels: B F, Zipper Boots, Brand Marketing

  9. Schott introduces the Perfecto jacket with zipper closures

    Labels: Schott NYC, Perfecto Jacket, Motorcycle Gear

  10. Children’s clothing campaigns push zippers as practical

    Labels: Children's Clothing, Zipper Makers, Consumer Promotion

  11. Yoshida founds San-S Shokai, later known as YKK

    Labels: Tadao Yoshida, San-S Shokai, YKK

  12. Fashion designers showcase zippers as visible design elements

    Labels: Elsa Schiaparelli, Fashion Designers, Visible Zippers

  13. Zippers win wider acceptance in men’s trouser flies

    Labels: Men's Trouser, Menswear, Zipper Adoption

  14. Hookless Fastener Company becomes Talon, Inc.

    Labels: Hookless Fastener, Talon Inc, Corporate Rebrand