YKK 14-inch Zips for Sewing and Replacement
Choose a YKK 14-inch (35.56 cm) zip from 36 colour options at Ban Soon Sewing Machine Pte Ltd, Singapore. Match your closure to your fabric for a coordinated finish on a new sewing project or a carefully matched replacement.
Recommended project ideas
The following are project ideas, not guaranteed suitability for every fabric or design. Check the zipper construction, chain size and end style against your pattern before ordering.
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Garment openings: consider for a dress or skirt pattern calling for a 14-inch zip of the same construction. Confirm whether the pattern needs a regular or invisible zip.
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Pouches and fabric organisers: consider for a wider opening where a 14-inch closure and the zipper's construction suit the design.
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Cushion covers and home sewing: consider for a removable-cover opening where the specified zipper type, length and strength match the project.
Why choose the 14-inch version?
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Longer than the 10-inch version: an additional 4 inches (10.16 cm) of nominal zipper length for patterns needing a longer closure. This does not mean greater strength.
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Shorter than an 18-inch version: choose the length your pattern specifies rather than assuming a longer zip is a direct substitute.
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36 colour choices: select a colour code to coordinate with your fabric. Screen colours can differ from the physical item.
Limitations and checks before buying
- 14 inches is the listed nominal zipper length, not a promise that the full fabric tape measures 14 inches. YKK's measurement points depend on the zipper construction; tape extensions are measured separately.
- Length alone does not establish replacement compatibility. Match the chain type and size, tape width, slider, end style and installation method to the original zip.
- The exact chain size, material, end style and load rating are not specified here. Do not assume suitability for heavy luggage, load-bearing equipment, waterproof applications or other demanding uses.
- A jacket that opens fully needs an appropriate separating zip. Confirm the end style before choosing this listing for a jacket.
- Do not assume a regular zip can replace an invisible zip, or that this version is suitable for every dress, trouser or bag.
- The photographs illustrate colour selection and do not establish the supplied length or exact specification. Thread spools visible in the colour photographs are reference props, not a stated inclusion.
Frequently asked questions
How long is 14 inches in centimetres?
14 inches equals 35.56 cm, approximately 35.6 cm.
Can I use it instead of a 10-inch zip?
Not as a guaranteed direct replacement. The 14-inch version is 4 inches longer; follow your pattern and confirm the construction and installation requirements.
Can I shorten it?
Do not cut it before checking the zipper type and the correct shortening and stop-setting method. Choose the specified length where possible.
Installation and care
Compare the replacement with the original before unpicking. Baste the zip in position and use a suitable zipper foot, keeping the needle clear of the slider and stops. Test the opening before finishing the seams. Keep loose threads and fabric clear of the slider, avoid forcing a jammed zip, and follow the finished item's care instructions.
