Open/Separating Zippers - Length in centimetres
#5 refers to the width of the zipper teeth, in centimetres. #5 is a standard size for jackets. Choose the length closest to your needs or longer, if you size is not available as they can be shortened at the top to fit your project. If you plan to shorten your zipper, you may wish to purchase metal zipper stops (a whip stitch also works).
Open zippers are used in jackets or in any application the needs to fully open.
These are Costumaker brand, which is made by YKK, used by most good apparel brands.
These zippers are sold in lengths of CENTIMETRES (cm). See CM to Inches chart below if you are used to purchasing in inches.
Centimetres (cm) to Inches Conversion
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Centimetres
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Approx. Inches
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18 cm
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7 in
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20 cm
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8 in
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23 cm
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9 in
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25 cm
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10 in
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30 cm
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12 in
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35 cm
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14 in
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40 cm
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16 in
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45 cm
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18 in
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50 cm
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20 in
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55 cm
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22 in
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60 cm
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24 in
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65 cm
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26 in
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70 cm
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28 in
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75 cm
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30 in
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80 cm
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32 in
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85 cm
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34 in
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90 cm
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36 in
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100 cm
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40 in
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150 cm
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59 in
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