Zip Supplier

[ctva]

Can anyone recommend a zip supplier for spray hoods / cockpit tents etc., that does not have the 'marine' premium price mark-up? In particular, I'm looking for a 6' navy zip for a bag.

Many thanks.

Chris

 

[Motor_Sailor]

http://www.pennineoutdoor.co.uk/index.php?route=common/home

https://www.profabrics.co.uk

 

[prv]

I buy that sort of thing from eBay, from whichever small supplier comes up in the search for the right thing.

Pete

 

[Steve The Seagull]

Marine zips aren't marked up, it's just their size. Bigger and stronger teeth = more expensive. I have bought waterproof zips direct from ZKK before if you want expensive!!

If it's just for a little bag go to a haberdashery or dressmakers shop, they will have plenty of 6" #5 zips that are general use. The shortest #10 zip (generally what is used on sprayhoods) are normally 12" but sometimes in certain colours 24"

 

[CrikeyChris]

Perhaps look on the Point North website - https://www.profabrics.co.uk/search?q=Zips* - I have used them and they seem reasonably priced and have a good range of products for fabric based boat projects.

 

[Graham376]

Perhaps look on the Point North website - https://www.profabrics.co.uk/search?q=Zips* - I have used them and they seem reasonably priced and have a good range of products for fabric based boat projects.

+1 for Profabrics.

If you want a captive zip (not like a jacket opening end one) they also have rolls of zip and sliders so you can cut to exact length needed.

 

[DJE]

Kayospruce are good for that sort of thing.

https://www.kayospruce.com/index.as...asteners&InBox=Zipping&subcat=Open Ended Zips

 

[duncan99210]

Been using Profabrics for some years now. None of the stuff I’ve bought has ever had any quality issues, they’re responsive and when I’ve needed advice it’s proved correct. Usual disclaimer...