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What Type of Zipper Do I Need?

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Specialty Zippers
Specialty Zippers

Specialty Zippers

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
All sleeping bags have a long separating zipper. Sleeping Bag Zippers are available in black and are 100" long. Coats Sleeping Bag Zipper Information

Doll clothes require a tiny short zipper. Separating Doll clothes zippers are available in 4" and 6" lengths and five colors. When you don't need a separating zipper a lightweight all purpose zipper can be used in doll clothes by shortening the zipper. Coats Separating Doll Clothes Zipper Information

Handbag or Purse zippers have two sliders so you can open the zipper from the center. They are wonderful for any bag or tote project. Coats Handbag Zipper Information

A Coverall Zipper is a sturdy zipper with a top and a bottom locking sliders so the zipper can be opening from either end. They are available in two colors and in lengths of 22", 24"and 26". Coats Coverall Zipper Information

These zippers are not going to be found at a department store. Many fabric stores have these specialty zippers but many do not keep them on hand but most will special order them.

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