Established Applications in Apparel, Footwear & Luggage Sustains the Global Market for Zippers
The global market for Zippers is projected to reach US$19.8 billion by 2024 , driven by changing fashion trends and growing demand from markets such as apparel, footwear and luggage. Zippers, the mechanical devices or accessories designed to temporarily join two edges of a fabric, are mundane products yet indispensable in a range of end-use products in textile, fashion, travel gear and other industries. Playing a dual role of securing the garment or other products and as decorative accents, zippers are ubiquitous in a range of products from pants, jackets, boots, tents, backpacks, luggage, to purses, handbags, wallets, pencil cases and many other items. Simple design advancements in zip fasteners have over the decades helped revolutionize the art of garment designing, and have greatly impacted the manner in which clothing is made to fit the human body. Changing trends in fashion, constant demand for new designs, increasing westernization of fashion in developing countries and str...