Cream sits between white and beige, reading softer than either. Beside wool or knit it looks warmer than a clean white. It measures 18 cm. Too long, and you shorten it from the top, setting a new stop there.
3 mm of coil width — narrow enough for fine wovens, strong enough for the slider to grip securely. On stretch fabrics, lay a strip of interfacing or a narrow stay tape into the seam allowance, or that edge stretches as you sew and ripples later. On firm wovens it is unnecessary.
What Nicht teilbare Reißverschlüsse Creme is suitable for
- Cushion covers, because the opening can be measured exactly.
- Bags with a zipped compartment, because it stays closed at the bottom.
- Cases and pouches, because the tape adds little bulk.
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 306
Available in more colours in the Nicht teilbare Reißverschlüsse series.
Frequently asked questions
What does closed-end mean?
This fastener is closed at the bottom: the slider runs onto a fixed stop and both halves stay joined. Your piece opens only along the teeth, never completely.
How long should a cushion opening be?
At least half the cushion width, ideally a little more. Otherwise the insert only goes in with a struggle and the corners stay unfilled.
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.
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.
