How to shorten a zipper?

Discover our range of YKK 10 zippers featuring 10mm wide plastic teeth and a sturdy polyester tape on each side designed for sewing. This makes the zipper durable and very strong, suitable for use with medium to heavy-weight fabrics such as sail bags, boat covers, biminis, backpacks, heavy-duty bags, or large tents.
We offer 10mm zippers in a separable version in various colors and lengths.

If you need a specific length, simply purchase the next longest size above your desired length and shorten it easily by following these 3 steps:

Shortening a separable zipper in 3 steps


Step 1: Open the top of the zipper

Step 2: Cut off the excess on each side

Step 3: Sew a small piece of webbing to prevent the slider from coming off

And that’s it! You just need to sew your zipper in place now.