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YKK wins two ISPO Textrends Awards for circular-focused innovations

YKK has received two recognitions at the latest ISPO Textrends Awards, with its 3D Composite Puller named Best Product in the Accessories category and the NATULON Plus® Fiber Sourced™ zipper with Recycled PET Open Parts selected as a Top 5 product. The awards highlight materials and components expected to influence upcoming performance and...

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YKK London Showroom celebrates 10 Years of supporting emerging design talent

The celebration featured presentations from Kei Kagami, the architect and renowned fashion designer behind the showroom's industrial design, and Sabine Bourgeau, its founding manager, who traced the space's evolution since its 2015 launch. The showroom has positioned itself as a resource and creative hub for the UK's emerging design community,...

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YKK to Exhibit at Textile Exchange Conference 2025 in Lisbon — Showcasing YKK’s Initiatives Toward a Circular Economy

The annual Textile Exchange Conference brings together global stakeholders from the fashion and textile industries—including brands, supply chain partners, innovators, farmers, NGOs, and academics—to explore solutions for a sustainable future. The 2025 theme, “Shifting Landscapes,” focuses on climate adaptation and systemic transformation. As an...

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YKK joins Fashion Frontier Program to promote sustainable design education

YKK Corporation has partnered with the Fashion Frontier Program, an initiative supported by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment, to support the education of emerging fashion designers in sustainable practices. As part of the collaboration, YKK will lead a lecture titled “Little Parts. Big Difference.” at the program’s first incubation session...

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YKK to showcase sustainable zipper technology at Expo 2025 with University of Fukui collaboration

YKK Corporation has announced it will supply sustainably dyed zippers to the University of Fukui’s Fukumira Design Factory for its exhibit at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The exhibit, titled “Science: Connecting You to the Future,” is backed by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and runs from August 14 to...

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YKK (Türkiye) A.Ş. Wins Red Dot Award 2025 in the Sustainable Design Category

YKK (Türkiye) A.Ş. is rewriting the rules of sustainable design with its revolutionary Recycled Mono-material Detachable Button & Rivet. This breakthrough innovation recently earned the prestigious Red Dot Award 2025 in the Sustainable Design category, a testament to YKK (Türkiye) A.Ş commitment to excellence and environmental responsibility....

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YKK Makes the Switch to 100% Low-Carbon Aluminum for Use in Aluminum Alloy Zippers

YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima; hereafter, YKK) will begin using only low-carbon aluminum (*1) as the source for all aluminum alloy wire procured for zippers, as part of its initiative to convert all aluminum alloy zipper items to sustainable products. YKK, together with aluminum material...

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YKK® Publishes its Third Edition of the Sustainability Journal, Showcasing Global Innovations in Environmental Responsibility

YKK®, a global leader in fastening solutions, proudly announces the publication of Sustainability Journal Volume 3, the latest edition of its annual report detailing its worldwide efforts in sustainability. With key initiatives spanning Europe, North America, and Asia, this edition highlights YKK’s latest advancements in circular design, carbon...

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YKK London Showroom Unveils Exclusive Digital Showroom Collaboration with London College of Fashion

YKK® is proud to announce the launch of its latest collaboration with London College of Fashion, marking an exciting fusion of innovation, sustainability, and creativity. As part of a year-long partnership, YKK® selected and sponsored six exceptionally talented final-year students, challenging them to push the boundaries of design using YKK®...

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The YKK London Showroom launches their November Deadstock Week: A Celebration of Sustainability and Creativity in Fashion

London's fashion community will gather this November for an innovative celebration of sustainable design as the YKK London Showroom presents its anticipated Deadstock Week. Starting from Monday, 4th November 2024 and continuing until Thursday, 7th November 2024, this year’s event promises a host of exciting workshops, free YKK deadstock,...

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YKK London Showroom Announces Winner of YKK Accessories Award at Graduate Fashion Week 2024

The YKK London Showroom is proud to announce Stephanie Daley from Nottingham Trent University as the winner of the prestigious YKK Accessories Award at Graduate Fashion Week 2024. The YKK Accessories Award, sponsored by YKK, aims to nurture the next generation of talented accessories designers across categories including millinery, footwear,...

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YKK London Showroom to Showcase Accessories of Activism Project by Shelter Boutique and Artist Jo Cope

The YKK London Showroom is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition of the Accessories of Activism project, a powerful collaboration between Shelter Boutique and artist Jo Cope. This unique art exhibition will be displayed in the YKK London Showroom window, showcasing the fusion of two impactful Shelter projects – 'Wherever I Lay My Hat'...