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This analysis demonstrates the features of waterproof zippers in various products, indicating their importance for water protection.
Waterproof zippers are critical components of many final waterproof products used across industries. They are manufactured from special materials using advanced technologies. The tape of a zipper is coated with hydrophobic PU or TPU polymers. The zipper is attached to the finished waterproof product using welded seams. The molded teeth of a waterproof zipper are designed with very high precision from flexible plastic or rubber. The teeth of the coil zippers are placed on the reverse side. Toothless, waterproof zippers use rails instead of teeth. Waterproof zippers are marked with IPX6, IPX7, and IPX8 Ingress protection codes. Highest IP code zippers are also airtight. There are also water-repellent and water-resistant zippers available in the market, which have lower-level protection against water penetration.
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