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You know that favourite jacket of yours that hangs in the closet because the zipper slider is missing or broken? We’re going to fix it!
If you have a jacket, tent or anything that has a broken or missing zipper you need to take a look at FixnZip. Even if it’s a waterproof zipper, FixnZip handles it without a problem – no technical knowledge required! This is probably the easiest DIY zipper repair you’ll ever do.
Fixnzip kit Features:
- 1 FixnZip™ slider
- 1 ring pull tab
- 1 black cord pull tab
- Repair Instructions (on the back of the cardboard display tag)
- Reusable
- Colour: Nickel or Dark Nickel
- Works for: sleeping bags, pants, bags, wetsuits, jackets, tents, etc.
- MSRP: $9.99 for one or $24.99 for three
What is this for?
FixnZip is specifically for replacing damaged or lost zipper sliders. They are compatible with nylon and metal coil and teeth zippers. They do not replace damaged stoppers at the end of a zipper. For that click here for amazon zipper stopper options. It does not replace missing or damaged coils/teeth.
How do you do it?
Replacing your zipper slider is simple. Choose the right sized slider with this online zipper sizing guide. Then, follow one of the guides here (it will depend on your repair job and piece of gear).
MY repair was for a waterproof zipper, which meant I had to put the slider on backwards. After that, I simply tightened it all the way with the knob and then backed it off a 1/4 turn. Et Voila! My work jacket could come out of retirement!
What do I think?
A replacement for my work jacket would cost close to $200, so a $10 universal zipper is a small (and extremely easy) price to pay for a replacement. What’s more, the manufacturer didn’t have a replacement zipper, so an aftermarket repair was my only option.
The repair was straight forward and with a bit of tweaking to the right pressure the zipper now works fine. FixnZip is definitely worth checking out. Take a look at their website here.
Have you ever done your own zipper repair? Would this have made your life easier?
Check them out FixnZip on Amazon.
Disclaimer: I received this piece of gear free of charge for review purposes. All opinions are my own and what i would recommend to friends and family.
