YKK introduces new luxurious designs

YKK EXCELLA® SYMMETRIC ELEMENT, THE SMALLEST SIZE NO. 2

As the world's pre-eminent creator of fastening solutions, YKK's elegant new Excella® No. 2 zipper complements its impressive portfolio as the SMALLEST SYMMETRICAL ELEMENT of its kind.

Innovation

Excella® is YKK's revolutionary and highest quality metal zipper range. The new No. 2 luxury symmetrical type comes with fully polished elements and is enabled to use as head-to-head sliders on the finest accessories.

The look

Exuding modernity and finesse, the Excella® symmetric element No 2 is beautifully crafted and finished in silver, guaranteeing a smooth operation of any accessory or garment it adorns.

Function

As the smallest size of Excella's® symmetrical range, the lightweight No. 2 comes closed-end, providing the performance and endurance expected from YKK's technology.

Product Info

• The Excella® symmetric element is available in size 2, 3, 5, and 8 in silver finish (C5)
• Tape colours come in YKK's extensive colour palette of over 600 options, including its seasonal fashion range and classic colours
• Available chain and closed-end

YKK INTRODUCES LUXURIOUS HIGH-END SLIDERS

Creativity, performance and cutting-edge technology have long been expected from every product YKK produces, but its new high-end quality sliders prove luxury and the finest craftsmanship are just as instrumental when it comes to launching modern fastening solutions.

Luxury, in all Sizes

To meet the needs of even the most demanding luxury brand, YKK's NEW HIGH-END quality sliders have been engineered to come in all sizes, from No. 2 to No. 12. Ensuring free-lock function, these sliders are hardwearing and expertly crafted complement accessories and luggage.

Designed for Opulence

The choice of slider can greatly enhance an accessory, which is why YKK created a SMOOTH SURFACE on its bodies, to ensure an uncompromising LUXURIOUS appearance, capable of being used on a multitude of high-end products. It becomes equally versatile and vital in its application.

Variations

• The high-end sliders can be customised in any finish
• Options for personalising and branding logo on back of slider
• For YKK's Excella® range, it comes with a polished metal element

CUSTOMISED DESIGN WITH THE NEW YKK EDGE LOGO SNAP CAP

YKK’s snap fasteners and buttons provide the backbone to the fashion world's utilitarian requirements, marrying style and function for designers long beyond their 2016 catwalk collections.

Engineering

As with all of YKK's fastening solutions, its new EDGE LOGO SNAP CAP has it own unique engineering characteristics, allowing for innovative personalisation even on the edge of the snap. Cutting-edge laser technology can be applied to any YKK Snap Cap, button, sew-on or other product, so that each item is uniquely and distinctly branded, making each garment it applies unique and desirable.

A Fresh Look, Personalised

Modern and understated, the EDGE LOGO SNAP's true potential is released by the infinite customisable possibilities available on all YKK snaps, allowing for high-tech personalisation, be it by mould or laser, engraved or embossed logos, images or text. The same logo can be transferred onto buttons, sliders and pullers, allowing for full visual customisation and branding.

Variations

• The EDGE LOGO SNAP CAP is available in different sizes, using specific finishing it is possible to create different galvanic colours on the logo
• Attaching is guaranteed in combination with all YKK FlexFix snaps and unparalleled technology
• Using die cast technology YKK can develop excellent variation in size and shape

ABOUT YKK

Founded in 1934 by Tadao Yoshida in Japan, the YKK Group stands for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha.

Today, YKK is synonymous with innovation and technology and can be seen on many of the world's leading fashion and accessory products. The company develops and produces a range of fastening solutions, including zippers, press studs and rivets, plastic buckles, hook and loop tapes, elastic tapes and webbing for all fashion applications, as well as technical garments, furnishings, trims for the automotive sector and leather goods.

It's state of the art technology and unrivalled reputation has made YKK the world's market leader forfastening productions and accessories, employing over 42,000 people in 71 countries/regions, with an annual turnover over €5 billion. Over half of the world's zippers are crafted by YKK.

For further information contact the YKK Europe Press Office:

+44 (0) 78 9990 3142 / anna_stefaniak@ykkeurope.com