Zip Supplier

ctva

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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
 
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"
 
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.
 
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