Whether it’s a weekender for quick trips or a checked bag for extended travel, most soft-sided and hard-sided luggage has one thing in common: zippers. Unlike other bag closure types, zippers decrease the risk of items falling out or being stolen during transit. Follow along to learn about the various zipper variations that make it easier to pack your gear and keep it organized on the go.
Luggage Zipper Pulls
Almost every piece of luggage on the market today uses a zipper to close it, but this wasn’t always the case. Until the late 1980s, most suitcases used latches instead of zippers. Latch-style suitcases were a pain to travel with and difficult to get closed and open, but the advent of the zipper made luggage much more user-friendly.
A quality zipper is an important component of any bag, but a suitcase’s zippers are especially crucial. They can be very fragile and, if they break, you’ll be left with a suitcase that isn’t functional until you have it replaced or repaired.
In addition to ensuring that your zippers are made of durable materials, you can extend their life by regularly lubricating them with silicone grease or Teflon spray. This will also help to prevent the zippers from jamming and breaking.
Zipper Rings are large metal rings with clasp hooks that attach to standard zipper tabs and make zipping easier for people with limited hand strength or dexterity. These luggage zipper pulls can be added to jackets, purses or any other zippered bag that has a standard zipper tab.
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