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Celebrate National Zipper Day by getting creative - make a unique zipper craft, come up with a cool new fashion look, or just enjoy the convenience of zippers!
Get ready to celebrate National Zipper Day on April 29! Did you know that zippers have been around since the late 1800s? The original version of the zipper was actually a hook-and-eye closure, but it wasn’t until 1913 when engineer Gideon Sundback improved upon this design and created what we now know as today’s zipper. From clothing to luggage, zippers are all around us and there’s no better reason than National Zipper Day to appreciate them!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1893</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Zipper's Predecessor Patented</div><div class='timeline-text'>Whitcomb L. Judson patented the "Clasp Locker," a precursor to the modern zipper mainly used for shoes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1913</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Modern Zipper Invented</div><div class='timeline-text'>Gideon Sundback developed and patented the modern zipper design we use today, significantly improving functionality and ease of use.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1923</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Zipper Name Coined</div><div class='timeline-text'>The term "zipper" was coined by the B.F. Goodrich Company when they used the device on their new line of rubber boots.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1937</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Fashion Adoption</div><div class='timeline-text'>The zipper achieved fashion success after French fashion designers raved about its use in men's trousers, replacing buttons.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1968</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>NASA Spacesuits</div><div class='timeline-text'>Zippers were used in the spacesuits of Apollo astronauts, showcasing their reliability and versatility in extreme conditions.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Compete in a zipper race</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put your zipping skills to the test and challenge your friends to a zipper race! Who can zip up their jacket the fastest? The winner gets bragging rights.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a zipper craft</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and make something unique out of zippers. Use other materials like fabric, paper, and felt to create a work of art honoring National Zipper Day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a zipper fashion show</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends to share their best zipper looks! Have everyone come dressed in their most stylish outfits featuring zippers and have a fashion show with friends as the models.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Collect vintage zippers</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head over to the thrift store or flea market and start collecting vintage zippers. You'll be surprised at how many different styles you can find, from plastic to metal and everything in between.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Tell zipper jokes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>What did one zipper say to the other? Let's get together sometime! Celebrate National Zipper Day by cracking some jokes that will leave your friends in stitches.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Zippers are convenient</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Who doesn't love the convenience of zippers? Zippers make putting on and taking off clothes and accessories a breeze since you can easily pull them up to fasten or down to unfasten. They're also great for sealing bags and containers, making it easy to store items away and keep them safe from dirt and dust.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Zippers can be stylish</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>You don't have to sacrifice style for convenience when it comes to zippers - there's a wide variety of colors, sizes, and even designs available so you can find the perfect zipper to accentuate any outfit. Plus, if you're feeling extra crafty, you can even add fun embellishments to your zipper like beads or sequins!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Zippers are versatile</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Zippers aren't just limited to clothing - they're also commonly used in backpacks, purses, luggage, draperies, tents, sleeping bags, shoes and more! If you ever find yourself with a broken zipper, they're relatively simple to replace or repair so you don't have to worry about having to buy a new item.</p></div></div>
National Zipper Day is celebrated on April 29th every year. In 2024, National Zipper Day will be on a Monday.
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