YKK Zips

Now a days we live in a throw away society in which faulty or damaged garments simply get thrown away rather than being revamped or repaired. Lets be honest, decent, good quality clothes are not cheap so why do we throw so many things out which can be fixed easily? You can Buy Zips, threads and many other mending items either...

Even though the majority of our fabrics at Calico Laine are for dressmaking, we still have customers who use our materials for making simple home furnishings including blankets, children's curtains and cushions. Cushions are always a popular item to make as they can be as simple or as difficult as you want them to be; which means it is an...

When it comes to replacement zips there really is a huge choice available and it can quite easily become confusing. In my blog entry today I'm going to try and cover the different types of replacement zips and some of their intended uses. Hopefully by the end of this you may have a better understanding of replacement zips at Calico...

One of the most annoying things that can happen is your Zip breaking. It always seems to happen when you are in a rush or on your way out. Fear not, here at Calico Laine we have every type of replacement zip that you can think of. Below I will list the different types of zips we sell: Metal Open...

Here at Calico Laine we bring you the highest quality products available to ensure your dressmaking has a flawless finish. Zips are an important part in many garments whether you are using them as a statement piece, by choosing a contrasting colour, or to be subtly inserted into a garment... We try to bring you the biggest choice of colours and...

If you have a item of clothing  which is always subjected to wear and tear such as overalls, bags and even boots, you would need a strong zip that will last.. Here at Calico Laine we have Zips in abundance! The strongest Zips that we provide is our Heavy Duty Metal Zips although they are only available in black, they...