YKK 18-inch Zips for Sewing and Replacement
Choose a YKK 18-inch (45.72 cm) zip from 36 colour options at Ban Soon Sewing Machine Pte Ltd, Singapore. Whether you are planning a new sewing project or replacing a worn closure, select a colour code to coordinate with your fabric and check the zipper specifications before ordering.
Recommended project ideas
These 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 an 18-inch zip of the same construction. Confirm whether the pattern requires a regular or invisible zip.
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Bags and fabric organisers: consider for a wider opening where an 18-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 18-inch version?
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Longer than the 14-inch version: an additional 4 inches (10.16 cm) of nominal zipper length for patterns requiring a longer closure. Extra length does not mean greater strength.
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Longer than the 10-inch version: an additional 8 inches (20.32 cm) of nominal length. Choose the length your pattern specifies rather than assuming different lengths are interchangeable.
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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
- 18 inches is the listed nominal zipper length, not a promise that the full fabric tape measures 18 inches. Check the measurement points for the zipper construction; tape extensions are separate from the nominal length.
- 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 18 inches in centimetres?
18 inches equals 45.72 cm, approximately 45.7 cm.
Can I use it instead of a 14-inch zip?
Not as a guaranteed direct replacement. The 18-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.
