Custom Left-Hand Open-End Zippers
Engineered for Left-Side Closure
Left-hand open-end zippers are configured with the insertion pin on the right tape and the retainer box on the left, making them ideal for jackets, garments, and gear intended for left-handed operation or specialty design requirements. At Lenzip, we manufacture custom left-hand open-end zippers to match your exact needs—across all major gauges, materials, sliders, and colors. Whether you need a lightweight zipper for fashion apparel or a rugged chain for industrial use, Lenzip delivers performance, consistency, and fast U.S.-based production.
What Can You Customize?
Every left-hand open-end zipper is made to order, with full control over:
- Gauge Sizes: Available in #5, #7, #8, #10, and others upon request
- Slider Options: Autolock, Long Pull, Nonlock, Reverse Bail, and other specialty types
- Length: From 4” up to virtually any required length
- Tape Colors: Choose from standard stock or request a custom color match
- Chain Material: Coil, Molded Plastic, or Metal zipper chain
Need water-resistant or fire-resistant upgrades? We offer both on request.
What Is a Left-Hand Open-End Zipper?
A left-hand open-end zipper is a one-slider zipper that fully separates at the bottom, with the insertion pin located on the right tape and the retainer box on the left. This configuration is ideal for left-handed users, international garment standards, or apparel that intentionally reverses the conventional setup. It’s a small but critical detail for functionality, comfort, and user experience.
You’ll commonly find left-hand open-end zippers used in:
- Women’s Jackets and Coats: Often manufactured to left-hand standards for fashion or tradition
- Uniforms and Institutional Apparel: Where standardized orientation is required by region
- Outdoor Wear and Technical Garments: Especially those designed for specific carry configurations
- Costume and Stage Wear: Where asymmetrical or mirrored closures are required
- Inclusive or Left-Handed Designs: For accessibility-focused or specialty-use garments
Lenzip makes it easy to spec exactly what you need—with decades of experience delivering consistency, quality, and support.
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Chain Material Options for Left-Hand Open-End Zippers
The chain type determines how your zipper performs and wears. For left-hand open-end zippers, Lenzip offers all major chain materials: coil, molded plastic, and metal. Coil zippers provide smooth, flexible performance perfect for soft goods like jackets and bags. Molded plastic teeth offer structure and resistance to moisture and abrasion—ideal for uniforms, outdoor gear, and industrial garments. Metal chains give your zipper classic strength and appearance, commonly used in denim, leather, and workwear. No matter your design or performance needs, we can manufacture the perfect left-hand zipper chain to match.
Slider Options
We offer a full selection of premium sliders for left-hand open-end zippers, each carefully matched to your chain type, gauge, and end-use application. From smooth-operating coil zippers on lightweight jackets to rugged molded or metal zippers used in industrial, uniform, or outdoor gear, the slider you choose plays a critical role in functionality, longevity, and user experience. All left-hand open-end zippers use a single slider that locks into the retainer box on the left tape, with the insertion pin on the right—a configuration commonly used in women’s apparel, international standards, and designs tailored for left-handed users or mirrored closures.
Our lineup includes Autolock, Long Pull, Reverse Bail, and other specialty sliders, available across all standard gauges and materials. Whether you’re producing fashion garments, safety gear, or functional wear with accessibility in mind, we’ll help you spec the right slider for smooth closure and durable performance. Suppose you don’t see the exact slider or finish you’re looking for, contact us. In that case, we maintain a wide variety of slider types and coatings and can help configure the ideal solution for your left-hand open-end application.
Customization Options
Every Lenzip left-hand open-end zipper can be built to your specifications:
- Length: From 4” to virtually any size, cut in 0.5” increments
- Gauge Size: Select from our full gauge chart by chain type
- Orientation: Left-hand style with right-side insertion pin
- Colors: Choose from stock shades or request a Pantone match
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We can make any zipper length you need. Please call 847-368-9000 or Email for custom pricing.
Zipper Colors:
Black
White
Natural
Grey
Red
Pink
Sunbrite
Light Blue
Medium Blue
Navy
Army Green
Coffee
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- Fire Resistant Options Available
- Water Resistant Options Available
Why Choose Lenzip?
- 🧷 U.S.-Owned & Operated – Precision-built in our Illinois facility
- 🧷 Minimums as Low as 25 Units – Perfect for small runs or custom production
- 🧷 Left-Hand Orientation – Designed for fashion, accessibility, or global standards
- 🧷 Fully Customizable – Chain, slider, gauge, finish—you choose
- 🧷 OEM-Trusted – Used by top manufacturers across industries
- 🧷 Quick Turnarounds – Fast quoting, sampling, and delivery
FAQs
- 🧷 What makes a zipper “left-hand”? – The insertion pin is on the right tape, and the slider locks into the box on the left. This setup is common in women’s apparel or left-handed designs.
- 🧷 Do you offer metal and molded chain types for left-hand zippers? – Yes. We manufacture left-hand open-end zippers in coil, molded plastic, and metal across multiple gauges.
- 🧷 Can I choose fire-resistant or water-resistant options? – Absolutely. These are available for most chain types on request.
- 🧷 Are left-hand zippers available in different colors? – Yes. We offer stock tape colors and Pantone-matched options for branding or design needs.
- 🧷 What are left-hand zippers commonly used for? – Women’s fashion, military uniforms, outdoor gear, or accessibility-focused garments.Contact us for details.