Custom Bridge Top Zippers

Secure Function, Streamlined Design.

Bridge top zippers are closed at both ends with no retainer box or pin, offering a clean and secure finish for internal compartments, small openings, and low-profile closures. At Lenzip, we manufacture custom bridge top zippers in any length, gauge, or material—built to meet the demands of tactical gear, fashion accessories, utility garments, and more. Whether you’re producing an interior pocket or a sealed pouch, our U.S.-owned team ensures precision, speed, and flexibility for every order.

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 Bridge Top Zipper?

A bridge top zipper stays sealed at both ends, forming a closed loop. It features a single slider and is often used when full separation or full opening isn’t needed—just controlled access. This style is ideal for inner pockets, utility pouches, tactical or protective gear, and anything requiring a tamper-resistant or minimalist finish. The ends are fused or stitched into the application, keeping the chain secure and discrete.

Common Use Cases for Bridge Top Zippers

Pockets Inside Handbags or Luggage: Adds durability and security for valuables
Tactical or Military Pouches: Prevents overextension or forced access
Protective Garments or Uniforms: Offers limited access to compartments
Stagewear or Costumes: Keeps closures subtle and streamlined
Storage Covers or Equipment Cases: Sealed closure where zippers must not fully open

Lenzip ensures every zipper is engineered for smooth operation, long life, and precise performance—no matter your product or industry.

Other Zipper Styles:

Open End

Typically used on the front of jackets, can also be used on any items that require the zipper halves to fully detach from each other.

Closed End

Use for pants, sleeves on leather jackets, purses, tents or any application where a single slider, one-way closed end zipper is needed.

Tu-Way Open End

This zipper style has two sliders and can be opened from the top and/or bottom. Great type of zipper for heavy winter coats where more leg room may be needed for driving the car, while still keeping the top slider zipped up.

Coverall

As the name implies, this zipper is used on coveralls (overalls). One end is open and one end is closed. This zipper may be used on the legs of coveralls or used as the front zipper in coveralls.

Bag Style

This zipper works well for bags or any application that would benefit from a zipper that is closed at each end but allows for quick access by having two sliders. When the zipper is closed, the sliders meet in the middle (or any point on the zipper).

Bridge Top

This style of zipper is typically used on pockets or inside of purses. Both ends of the zipper are closed and the zipper has one slider.

Chain Material Options for Bridge Top Zippers

The chain type you choose directly affects how your bridge top zipper performs—both in feel and function. At Lenzip, we offer all major zipper chain materials for bridge top configurations: coil, molded plastic, and metal. Coil chain delivers lightweight flexibility and smooth operation, making it a solid choice for inner compartments or fabric-lined pouches. Molded plastic offers more structure and durability, with added resistance to moisture and abrasion—ideal for utility bags or protective gear. For rugged, high-strength needs, metal chain provides a classic, industrial-grade option, commonly used in uniforms, tool covers, and heavy-duty applications. Whatever your end use, we can match your bridge top zipper with the right chain type for consistent, reliable performance.

Coil

Nylon or Polyester

Flexible, lightweight, abrasion-resistant. Smooth operation with self-healing properties. Ideal for apparel, tents, bags, and luggage. Available Gauges: #2, #4.5, #5, #7, #8 and #10.

Molded Plastic

Molded Tooth

Durable, chunky plastic teeth molded directly to the tape. Withstands dirt and moisture; ideal for outerwear and gear. Available Gauges: #5, #8, #10, #12, #15, #20

Metal

Brass, Antique, Black Oxidized

Classic finish, heavy-duty durability. Optional Fire Resistant (FR) variants. Preferred for leather goods, denim, safety wear. Available Gauges: #5, #10

Water Resistant

Fire and Water Resistant

Fire Resistant: Designed to meet industrial and safety standards. Water Resistant: Engineered with laminated tape to repel water.

Slider Options

We offer a full selection of premium sliders for bridge top zippers, carefully matched to your chain type, gauge, and intended use. Because bridge tops remain sealed at both ends and do not separate, they rely on a single slider that provides smooth, controlled access. Whether you’re working with flexible coil chain on apparel or sturdy molded or metal chain for pouches and gear, the right slider ensures reliable closure and long-term performance.

Our slider lineup includes Autolock, Long Pull, Reverse Bail, Nonlock, and other specialty configurations—available across all standard gauges and materials. Bridge top zippers are commonly used in internal compartments, tactical or utility gear, protective garments, and fashion accessories, where the slider plays a critical role in usability and security.

If you’re unsure which slider type or finish works best for you, please contact us. We carry a wide variety of options and can help you spec the right solution for your bridge top application.

Customization Options

Every Lenzip bridge top zipper can be built to your exact specifications:

Length: From 4” to virtually any size, cut in 0.5” increments
Gauge Size: Select from our full gauge chart by chain type
Style: Closed at both ends with one-slider configuration
Colors: Choose from stock shades or request a Pantone match

Zipper Length:

The fabric at the ends of the zipper are never used in the length calculation. The length of a zipper is always considered to be the operating length, not the total length.

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

Gauge Chart

	2	4.5	5	7	8	10	12	15	20
Coil
Metal
Molded

- 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 – Ideal for prototypes, small runs, and niche use cases
🧷 Closed-End Bridge Top Design – Sealed at both ends for secure, low-profile closures
🧷 Fully Customizable – Choose your chain type, gauge, slider, length, and color
🧷 OEM-Trusted – Used in apparel, tactical gear, industrial products, and more
🧷 Quick Turnarounds – Fast quoting, sampling, and delivery to meet your timelines

FAQs

🧷 What is a bridge top zipper?
A zipper that stays sealed at both ends, using one slider. It’s ideal for pockets, pouches, and gear that doesn’t require full opening.
🧷 Do you offer coil, molded, and metal chain options?
Yes. Bridge top zippers are available in all major materials across multiple gauges.
🧷 Can I get fire-resistant or water-resistant versions?
Absolutely. These upgrades are available for most chain types upon request.
🧷 What are bridge top zippers commonly used for?
They’re popular in tactical pouches, inner compartments, safety wear, and any product where the zipper should remain closed at both ends.
🧷 Are color-matched tapes available?
Yes. We offer stock tape colors and can also provide Pantone-matched options for branding or uniformity.
🧷 Can bridge top zippers be made to a specific length?
Yes. We cut all zippers to order in 0.5” increments, starting at 4”. Just tell us your required finished length.
🧷 Which sliders are compatible with bridge top zippers?
Bridge top zippers use a single-slider configuration. We’ll help you select the right Autolock, Long Pull, Nonlock, or specialty slider based on chain type and application.
🧷 Can I order bridge top zippers in small quantities?
Yes. We offer minimums as low as 25 units, making it easy to prototype or fulfill low-volume needs.
🧷 Do you offer stainless steel or tamper-resistant slider options?
We carry stainless steel and specialty-coated sliders. For high-security needs, ask us about pinlock or padlock-compatible styles.
🧷 How fast can I get custom bridge top zippers?
Turnaround times vary by configuration, but most orders move quickly through quoting, sampling, and production. Contact us for lead time based on your specs.

Custom Bridge Top Zippers

Secure Function, Streamlined Design.

What Can You Customize?

What Is a Bridge Top Zipper?

Common Use Cases for Bridge Top Zippers