The first thing you need to know what you are buying zips is if you are looking for Open End Zips or closed end zips. Open end zips are fasteners that open fully at the bottom so that the two halves come apart from each other fully other similar to the style you would have in a jacket. Closed end zips however are the opposite of this and stay connected at the bottom much like the zip you would have in a dress or skirt. Many customers buy zips because they need to replace a broken zip on a garment. It is often though that just one side of the zip can be replaced if the other side is not faulty, Unfortunately, this is not the case and if you have a broken zip the whole fastener needs to be replaced. This is due to the fact that each zip is very slightly different and the teeth do not generally match up on different zips. As this is the most popular reason customers are buying zips we find that our plastic and nylon Open End Zips are our best sellers. These are most often used as replacement zips in jackets and anoraks and can even be used in knitted jumpers and jackets. If you are looking for a heavier weight jacket zip we also stock metal, brass and heavy duty zips which are suitable for leather jackets. The majority of our Open End Zips are available in sizes starting at 10" and going up to 36" in some colours and styles. Open end zips are available in a style with one zip pull as well as two way zips which have two zipper pulls that meet in the middle as well as opening fully at the bottom. These are handy for riding jackets or ski jackets where you need the zip to be pulled up slightly at the bottom for a more comfortable fit.