About the application of watertight/airtight zipper

As the name of the "water/airtight " zipper indicates, the main feature of this zipper type is to prevent liquid and air leakage. You should notice the main difference compared to waterproof zippers, which can still leak air. To manufacture water/airtight zippers, the key technologies are air/watertight teeth/elements and seals. So we should also be careful when installing airtight/watertight zippers as you need to make sure the seal is installed properly to prevent leaks.

Different techniques can be used to manufacture airtight/watertight elements and seals. Nickel silver, polyester and polyamide are just a few examples. Therefore, we can generally divide water/airtight zippers into two categories: plastic zippers or metal zippers. We are currently focusing on making more durable and affordable metal water/airtight zippers.

From the main characteristics, we can guess that the main application of airtight/watertight zippers is heavy equipment that needs to be resistant to pressure and liquid. However, this is just one of many applications for this type of zipper.

Below, we discuss several popular applications for airtight/watertight zippers. This guide will help you determine if an airtight/waterproof zipper is the right choice for your current needs.

Protective Clothing and Heavy Duty Clothing

For apparel devices where liquid and air resistance are absolutely required, airtight/watertight zippers are the right choice to ensure safety while maintaining comfort and aesthetics.

Some common application examples in this category include:

Hazardous protective clothing

Diving suit

thermal clothing

pressure suit

Radiation protective clothing

decompression suit

submarine escape suit

military equipment

Airtight/watertight zippers are also popular in the military equipment industry, not only for clothing but also for machinery and other equipment.

Here are some common examples:

airplane

Aircraft engine

chemical clothing

explosives and missiles

Inflatable simulation model

launcher

weapons and ammunition

Sports and leisure equipment

Many sports require fluid and air resistance for comfort and performance. So an airtight/watertight zipper is the obvious choice to achieve this. The application of airtight/watertight zippers in the athleisure industry is not limited to clothing, but also applies to other equipment.

Here are some examples:

hot air balloon

hovercraft

inflatable tent

life raft

outdoor survival equipment

sail

water bed

water walking ball

We provide customized high quality water/airtight zipper products. Please contact us for more information so we can meet your specific needs before purchasing. We also mentioned that extra care needs to be taken when installing airtight/waterproof zippers. If you need help, please contact our support team.