Custom Right-Hand Open-End Zippers
Precision-Made. Secure by Design.
Right-hand open-end zippers are designed with the insertion pin on the left tape, making them ideal for jackets, outerwear, and gear built for right-handed operation. At Lenzip, we manufacture custom right-hand open-end zippers to your exact specifications—tailoring the gauge, material, slider, color, and finish to meet your product’s form and function. Whether you’re sourcing lightweight coil for fashion or heavy-duty molded chain for industrial gear, we build with precision and back it with U.S.-based support.
What Can You Customize?
Every right-hand open-end zipper is made to order, with full control over:
- Gauge Sizes: Available in #5, #8, #10, and other gauges on 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 upon request.
What Is a Right-Hand Open-End Zipper?
A right-hand open-end zipper is a standard one-slider zipper that fully separates at the bottom, typically used in jackets and garments designed for right-handed users. With the insertion pin on the left tape and retainer box on the right, this orientation aligns with how most consumers expect to fasten garments—making it the default choice across much of the apparel industry.
You’ll commonly find right-hand open-end zippers used in:
- Jackets and Coats: Designed for intuitive fastening on right-handed apparel
- Uniforms and Tactical Gear: Where standardized access and performance matter
- Coveralls and Outerwear: Especially in professional, industrial, or safety settings
- Outdoor and Marine Products: Where strength, separation, and ease of use are key
- Consumer Apparel: When garment design favors mainstream functionality
Lenzip makes it easy to spec exactly what you need—delivering consistent quality and quick turnaround.
Other Zipper Styles:
Chain Material Options for Right-Hand Open-End Zippers
The term "chain type" refers to the material and design of a zipper’s interlocking teeth. For right-hand open-end zippers, the most common chain types include nylon coil, molded plastic, and metal—each offering unique advantages depending on the product’s use case. Coil zippers provide lightweight flexibility and smooth operation, ideal for garments like jackets or outerwear where ease of movement matters. Molded plastic chains are more rigid and resistant to moisture or debris, making them a great fit for uniforms, outdoor gear, and marine-grade applications. Metal chains deliver durability with a timeless aesthetic, often used in leather goods, safety wear, or industrial apparel. No matter the application, Lenzip offers right-hand open-end zippers in a full range of chain types—each engineered for performance, separation, and long-lasting reliability.
Water Resistant
Fire and Water Resistant
Slider Options
We offer a full selection of premium sliders for right-hand open-end zippers, tailored to match your chain type, gauge, and application. From smooth-running coil zippers on light jackets to rugged molded or metal zippers on tactical gear, the right slider ensures proper engagement, ease of use, and long-term reliability. All right-hand open-end zippers use a single slider that locks into the retainer box on the right, with the insertion pin on the left—a configuration commonly used in European garments and some specialty designs.
Our lineup includes Autolock, Long Pull, Reverse Bail, and other specialty sliders across all major gauges. Whether you’re manufacturing outdoor apparel, industrial garments, or consumer products, we’ll help you spec the right slider for your needs. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, contact us—we carry a wide variety of slider materials and finishes, and we’re happy to help configure the perfect setup for your right-hand open-end application.
Customization Options
Every Lenzip right-hand open-end zipper can be built to spec:
- Length: From 4” to virtually any size, cut in 0.5” increments
- Gauge Size: Select from our full gauge chart by chain type
- Orientation: Right-hand style with left-side insertion pin
- Colors: Choose from stock shades or request a Pantone match
Zipper Length:
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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 – Built with precision at our Illinois facility for reliable quality
- 🧷 Minimums as Low as 25 Units – Ideal for custom runs, prototypes, or production-scale orders
- 🧷 Right-Hand Orientation – Designed for standard garment functionality and intuitive use
- 🧷 Fully Customizable – Choose your gauge, chain type, color, length, and slider configuration
- 🧷 Trusted by OEMs – Backed by decades of success in apparel and gear manufacturing
- 🧷 Quick Turnarounds – Fast quotes, responsive sampling, and on-time delivery
FAQs
- 🧷 What makes a zipper “right-hand”? – A right-hand open-end zipper has the insertion pin on the left and the retainer box on the right, designed to zip up using your right hand—standard for most U.S. apparel.
- 🧷 Can I choose the gauge and chain type? – Yes. We offer right-hand open-end zippers in a full range of gauges and materials, including coil, molded plastic, and metal—each built to your exact specs.
- 🧷 Do you offer fire- or water-resistant right-hand zippers? – Absolutely. We offer both FR and water-resistant options across multiple chain types. Just let us know your environment and we’ll match the right setup.
- 🧷 What industries use right-hand open-end zippers? – These zippers are commonly used in jackets, uniforms, coveralls, outdoor gear, and any apparel product where full separation and intuitive fastening are needed.
- 🧷 Can I get a custom color or branded slider? – Yes. We offer color-matched tape options and a variety of slider finishes to meet design or branding requirements. Contact us for details.