Nardo Villa deals with the production of any kind of fastener, zip fastener and zipper for clothing and beyond. A wide array of zippers from the best brands, high-quality suppliers and custom-made quality.
Fasteners and zippers for clothing, fashion accessories, bags and any fabrics of any kind.
In Milan and throughout Italy
With its over 80 years of experience in Milan, Nardo Villa is a specialist of zipper and zip fastener manufacturing all over Italy. Expert consultancy, tailored-made productions and off/online sales service, with timely shipping and deliveries.
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To request info, support or discover all zipper models available, call us or fill out the contact form.
Nardo Villa is active online all over Italy, and in Via Durini, 24 in Milan.
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F.A.Q.
What is a zip fastener
Zip fasteners or zippers are made of two fabric parts (straps), with small-toothed chains (usually made of plastic, metal or nylon) attached to them, which interlock perfectly to one another, when the fastener is closed with the slider. There are also two safety stops that prevent the slider from leaving its seat, even when the zip fastener is opened or closed.
A little bit of history
The ancestor of the zipper as we know it today was invented in 1851, although it started being used by the fashion and clothing industry only at the beginning of the 1930s. Initially, zippers were hidden underneath fabric flaps, to make them invisible; however, also thanks to Italian fashion designer Elena Schiaparelli, the zip gradually became a distinctive fashion accessory.
Types of zip fasteners
- Coil zipper: formed by two nylon coils applied on two fabric strips, whose spirals are slightly deformed (in a complementary way, so that they stay coupled, once they interlock). These are the best zippers for any kind of use, from evening gowns to sports clothes.
- Metal zippers: The first kind ever produced: brass or aluminium alloy teeth are obtained by shearing, and then stored on the support fabric strips. They glide less, but have longer duration and resistance, in general.
- Plastic zippers: The teeth and die-cast on the support fabric strips. Typical of sports and winter clothes.
Standard sizes
Zippers are manufactured in many different sizes; the standard measures are:
- small = central section 3 mm / 4.2 mm;
- medium = central section 5.8 mm / 6.4 mm;
- large = central part 8 mm
- maxi = central section over 10 mm;
Zip and zip fastener maintenance
To solve hard to glide new zip fasteners (especially the metal ones), rub some candle wax on the teeth, or the inside of the slider with a tiny bit of silicone grease.
If the zipper remains open after the slider passage, bring it back carefully to the start, then crush the base slightly (the Y-path source) with pliers and try closing it again.
When washing the item, close the zipper to prevent it from being deformed, making it hard to close.
To know more
What is a zip fastener
Zip fasteners or zippers are made of two fabric parts (straps), with small-toothed chains (usually made of plastic, metal or nylon) attached to them, which interlock perfectly to one another, when the fastener is closed with the slider. There are also two safety stops that prevent the slider from leaving its seat, even when the zip fastener is opened or closed.
A little bit of history
The ancestor of the zipper as we know it today was invented in 1851, although it started being used by the fashion and clothing industry only at the beginning of the 1930s. Initially, zippers were hidden underneath fabric flaps, to make them invisible; however, also thanks to Italian fashion designer Elena Schiaparelli, the zip gradually became a distinctive fashion accessory.
Types of zip fasteners
- Coil zipper: formed by two nylon coils applied on two fabric strips, whose spirals are slightly deformed (in a complementary way, so that they stay coupled, once they interlock). These are the best zippers for any kind of use, from evening gowns to sports clothes.
- Metal zippers: The first kind ever produced: brass or aluminium alloy teeth are obtained by shearing, and then stored on the support fabric strips. They glide less, but have longer duration and resistance, in general.
- Plastic zippers: The teeth and die-cast on the support fabric strips. Typical of sports and winter clothes.
Standard sizes
Zippers are manufactured in many different sizes; the standard measures are:
- small = central section 3 mm / 4.2 mm;
- medium = central section 5.8 mm / 6.4 mm;
- large = central part 8 mm
- maxi = central section over 10 mm;
Zip and zip fastener maintenance
To solve hard to glide new zip fasteners (especially the metal ones), rub some candle wax on the teeth, or the inside of the slider with a tiny bit of silicone grease.
If the zipper remains open after the slider passage, bring it back carefully to the start, then crush the base slightly (the Y-path source) with pliers and try closing it again.
When washing the item, close the zipper to prevent it from being deformed, making it hard to close.
To know more