Dark grey is the restrained alternative to black. On mid-tone fabrics it draws a line without reading as hard. At 16 cm of tooth length it fits wherever you need exactly that opening — measured on your finished pattern piece, not on paper.
3 mm of coil width — narrow enough for fine wovens, strong enough for the slider to grip securely. The tape ends run into your seam allowance. Fold them slightly outwards at an angle, so they add no bulk at the corner and the slider runs right to the top.
What Nicht teilbare Reißverschlüsse Dunkelgrau is suitable for
- Bags with a zipped compartment, because it stays closed at the bottom.
- Cases and pouches, because the tape adds little bulk.
- Rucksacks, because a fixed stop takes strain.
Sewing tips
- Die angegebene Länge ist die Zahnlänge, nicht die Bandlänge. Für den Schlitz im Schnittmuster zählt die Zahnlänge.
- Reißverschlussfuß verwenden und die Naht knappkantig neben den Zähnen führen.
- Zu lange Verschlüsse lassen sich kürzen: oben abschneiden, neuen Anschlag mit Handstichen setzen und das Band in die Nahtzugabe einschlagen.
- In Taschen den Verschluss vor dem Zusammennähen der Seitennähte einsetzen, solange die Teile noch flach liegen.
- Bei dünnen Stoffen ein Stück Vlieseline unterlegen, damit die Kante nicht ausreißt.
- Metallausführungen nicht bügeln; die Spitzenvariante nur von links und mit Tuch.
- Zum Waschen schließen. Offene Zähne verhaken sich in Maschenware und ziehen Fäden.
Matching colour code 312
Available in more colours in the Nicht teilbare Reißverschlüsse series.
Frequently asked questions
Does it suit trousers?
Yes — for trousers and skirts a closed-end zip is exactly right, since it should not open fully there. Just make sure the length matches the opening in your pattern.
Does it work on jersey?
Yes, if you stabilise the edge. A strip of interfacing or a narrow stay tape in the seam allowance stops that edge stretching as you sew and rippling later.
How does metal differ from coil?
Metal teeth sit separately on the tape; a coil runs continuously. Metal reads stronger and more visible, a coil stays lighter and more flexible — on thin fabrics the calmer choice.
How should I store fasteners?
Flat and closed, ideally sorted by length. Stored folded, the tape keeps that crease, and you see it later along the sewn-in edge.
