In an effort to be more sustainably-minded – especially when it comes to fashion – along with shopping on secondhand platforms and renting clothes instead of buying, we're in our ‘repair and re-wear’ ...

To repair a broken zipper, take a pair of slim needle nose pliers and gently straighten the tooth back into the correct ...

It always seems to happen to your favorite dress, jeans, jacket or purse: you go to open or close the zipper and suddenly the track separates, the slider falls off or the zipper is just plain stuck. A ...

From zippers on the back of dresses that just won't budge, to your jeans fly getting caught on the denim fabric, or the zip closure of your crossbody bag coming off the track. We've all had zip-based ...

A broken zipper can be a real inconvenience, making dressing and undressing a stressful experience. In fact, it can be so annoying that some individuals even throw away their garments once the zipper ...

Zippers are a part of many pieces of gear. From our jackets to our tents and backpacks, having a functional zipper can keep us warm, dry, and all of our gear contained. What happens when that zipper ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." So next time your zipper acts up, don’t panic, and don’t automatically assume you need to toss your item.

Ah, zippers. The contraption was first used on boots, then tobacco pouches, and then leather jackets (by Schott in 1925). Crazy, right? Zippers on clothes isn’t even a 100-year-old idea yet. The ...