YKK | オープンエンドファスナー | 成形プラスチック | ブラック | #5

Finally found a black #5 open-end zipper that actually matches the heavy-duty look I needed. The molded plastic teeth slide smoothly on my jacket project, and it separates cleanly at the bottom.

Replacing the zipper on my favorite backpack was way less stressful than I expected since this separating #5 slides perfectly smooth right out of the package. The molded plastic teeth lock together firmly and the black finish looks just like the original, so my bag's back in rotation.

Needed to replace the broken zipper on my old duffel bag and this one separated cleanly at the bottom, just like it should. The plastic teeth are solid and the black finish matches my bag perfectly.