When it comes to jackets and outerwear the fastest and simplest fastening that you can buy has got to be the zip. Depending on if you are wanting to replace a faulty zip or fit a zip into a handmade item, calico laine has a diverse range to choose from. The YKK group is a is a Japanese manufacturing company and it is the largest zip manufacturer in the world. The zips that we supply are all YKK as we find them to be the most reliable. For a jacket you want to Buy Zips that are open ended at the bottom so that they completely come undone and there are a few options to choose from. Jackets such as lightweight bomber jackets which are currently on trend for the summer could use a lightweight zip such as our nylon open ended. These zips come in the widest range of colours out of all of the open ended zips and are available in sizes 10 inch to 30 inch. The teeth of the zip all match the colour of the zip. Some people may prefer to make more of a statement and use a zip which has metallic teeth. We have Brass open ended zips and metal open ended zips which have silver teeth to fulfil this need.  The Brass zips are available in sizes 22 to 30 inch in black, brown, fawn, green and navy. The metal open ended zips are available in sizes 10 inch to 36 inch in black, brown, fawn, green, mid grey, navy, red, royal blue and white. Plastic open ended zips can also be used for the previous garment, however, with the teeth being slightly bulkier they are more ideal for waterproof jackets or for childrens cardigans. If your coat is a leather jacket for example you may need a heavier zip to sustain the weight of the garment. You can buy zips known as 'heavy duty zips,' which are only available in black with silver teeth. These zips are extra strong and therefore also work well on motorbike suits and work wear. Some of are other zips include concealed zips also known as invisible zips perfect for dresses and skirts were you do not want the zip to be seen. We also stock trouser zips, jeans zips and tent zips which are all required for certain projects. You can take a look at our full range of zips both online or in store. We are able to match zips to your chosen fabrics so you have no need to worry about getting the certain match as we will help you along the way.