Brand positioning and origin
VISLON is the moulded resin zipper platform associated with YKK Group and one of the earliest commercially successful injection-moulded plastic zipper designs. Instead of a continuous coil, each tooth is formed individually and anchored through the tape, which gives the finished zipper a rigid, evenly spaced tooth line and a distinctly mechanical operation.
That construction is the reason the name is still used generically in the trade for any moulded-tooth zipper. The platform is positioned for garments and equipment that need a strong, chunky zipper able to resist sideways load, rather than the soft drape of a coil.
Product range
The range is organised by gauge and by opening style:
- Moulded teeth in #3, #4, #5, #8 and #10, with the heavier gauges used for luggage and equipment.
- One-way and two-way open-end configurations for jackets, parkas and sleeping bags.
- Reverse-coil style moulded articles where the tooth line is turned for a cleaner face side.
- Water-repellent versions with coated tape and treated elements for wet-weather outerwear.
- Colour-matched teeth and tape, plus moulded sliders with cord pulls or glove-friendly tabs.
Typical applications
VISLON type zippers are most common in outerwear and equipment: shell jackets, ski and snowboard wear, softshells, fleece, work jackets, backpacks, duffel bags, tents and sleeping bags. The heavier #8 and #10 articles are chosen where a garment or bag may be pulled open under load, while #3 and #4 versions appear on lighter jackets and on fashion pieces that want a visible plastic tooth.
Quality and compliance
Moulded articles are checked for tooth strength, crosswise and lengthwise load, slider locking and repeated cycling, with reference to methods such as ASTM D2061 and BS 3084. Colourfastness to light, washing and rubbing is normally specified for outdoor programmes. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and recycled polymer options exist for part of the range; the applicable certificate is subject to the supplier's documents.
Sourcing notes
VISLON articles are produced by a large group, so standard gauges and colours are broadly available through distributors and are often stocked regionally. Minimum order quantities are quoted per article, colour and length, and stock items can ship quickly. Two-way sliders, custom pulls and special tape colours are made to order and add tooling time. Allow one to three weeks for samples and four to six weeks for bulk.
