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Patagonia Zipper
Type
technique
Title
Advanced No-Sew Zipper Repair Techniques
Introduction
A zipper slider is responsible for bringing together the two sides of the zipper tape, ensuring that the teeth secure properly. When a slider is broken or missing, the zipper will not stay closed.
This tutorial offers a collection of repair techniques and tricks for addressing zipper issues when standard zipper slider replacement methods aren't effective. Reasons for this may include:
* A non-separating zipper on a pocket or pack
* Damaged zipper tape
* Missing box or pin
Many of these techniques serve as temporary fixes, providing quick solutions until a more permanent sewn repair can be made. Be sure to read through the entire guide before starting the repair to ensure one of the techniques is applicable.
Next, gather the necessary tools and materials. While Patagonia-specific materials are ideal, they are not required. Patagonia replacement parts can be obtained by calling or messaging [link|https://help.patagonia.com/s/#:~:text=View%20All%20Topics-,Contact%20Us,-Call|Patagonia Customer Service|new_window=true].
Alternatively, Patagonia products can be taken to a [link|https://www.patagonia.com/store-locator/|local retail store|new_window=true] for repair evaluation or sent in to Patagonia through their [link|https://www.patagonia.com/start-repair/|mail-in repair service|new_window=true].
Please note that this guide includes multiple techniques and does not follow a typical step-by-step format.
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|! Info
|! Skills
|! Techniques
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|Zipper Top Stops
[br] Zipper Corrosion
|Top Stop Removal
[br]Cutting Zipper Teeth
[br]Breaking a Slider
[br]Fastening Zippers by Hand
[br]Retrack Slider at Damaged Area
|Realign Offset Zipper
[br]Pocket Slider Replacement - Sacrificial Teeth
[br]Isolating Zipper Teeth Damage - Packs
[br]Isolating Zipper Teeth Damage - Separating Zippers
[br]Isolating Zipper Teeth Damage - Pocket Zippers
}
Let's get fixing!
***WARNING! Small Parts***. Patagonia does not recommend conducting these repairs on garments intended for children age 3 or under. Instead, we recommend return of the product for professional repair services.
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== The 3 Stages of Patagonia Zipper Repair ==
# Identify the zipper type
** [link|https://patagonia.dozuki.com/Guide/Zipper+Slider+Identification/245|Zipper Slider Identification|new_window=true]
# Diagnose the issue
** [link|https://patagonia.dozuki.com/Guide/Coil+Zipper+Diagnosis/247|Coil Zipper Issue Diagnosis|new_window=true]
** [link|https://patagonia.dozuki.com/Guide/Plastic+Tooth+Zipper+Diagnosis/246|Plastic Tooth Zipper Issue Diagnosis|new_window=true]
# Repair the zipper
** [link|https://patagonia.dozuki.com/Guide/Replacing+the+Slider+on+a+Coil+Zipper/240|Coil Zipper Slider Replacement|new_window=true]
** [link|https://patagonia.dozuki.com/Guide/Replace+the+Slider+on+a+Plastic+Tooth+Zipper/241|Plastic Tooth Zipper Slider Replacement|new_window=true]
** Advanced No-Sew Zipper Repair Techniques
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