HISTORY OF THE ZIPPER

WHO IVENTED THE ZIPPER

• The zipper was invented in 1851
• The inventors were Gideon Sundback and Whitcomb L. Judson

HOW DOES IT WORK

• It works by taking two inter locking teeth that lock together
• This forms a strong bond that can hold two pieces of fabric together

WHEN WAS IT PUT INTO FASHION

• In the early 20th century was when the zipper was
• First seen in fashion

HOW DID THE ZIPPER GET ITS NAME

• The sipper got its name from the sound the slider makes

WHAT WAS THE FIRST ZIPPERS MADE OUT OF

• The first zipses were made out of metal.
• As they were put into clothing the became plastic and different colors

FUN FACTS

• 4.5 billion zippers are consumed ever year
• The global market of the zipper is 9 million

SOURCES

• http://www.ansun.com/history.html
• http://www.thomasnet.com/articles/hardware/zipper-history
• http://www.marketplace.org/topics/business/ive-always-wondered/10-amazing-z...