What should I do if the zipper gets stuck?

Many fabric items are equipped with zippers, such as zippers on pants, clothes and quilt covers. The zippers on these items are very convenient. If you don’t pay much attention when zipping, you will often encounter the situation where the zipper gets stuck in the fabric. The zipper may be stuck and cannot be pulled up or down. So what are some tips to solve this problem?

What should I do if the zipper gets stuck?

When opening and closing a zipper, the slider may get caught in the fabric and the zipper may become immobile. If you force the zipper at this time, the cloth will only get stuck tighter. Therefore, pull the cloth stuck in the slider out as much as possible and then pull the slider back to its original position. If it is completely stuck, do not use too much force, just pull it up slowly.

When sewing a zipper, you must also pay attention to the smoothness of the sewing. When putting on or taking off clothes, please put on or take off clothes with the zipper fully open. It is best to button or trouser hook first and then zip up for smoother operation. If the pull head stops in the middle of the chain teeth, it is easy to cause zipper obstruction. You should also pay more attention to boots, gloves and clothing with zippers to reduce trouble.

Solution to the zipper not closing:

(1) You can hold the tail of the zipper, straighten it, and then pull it from bottom to top repeatedly to check whether it is smooth. If it is not smooth, it is often because the zipper is stuck with something else, so it is not smooth. Just remove the obstacle and it will return to normal.

(2) The simplest and most effective method is to apply a layer of wax on the surface of the zipper and use the lubricating effect of the wax to achieve a smooth effect. After wiping the surface of the zipper back and forth with a candle, and then pulling it repeatedly from bottom to top several times, the zipper will be smooth.

(3) In addition to wax, you can also use lubricating oil. Choose a relatively transparent and clean one. Drop a few drops on the zipper pull ring and pull it repeatedly several times to achieve smooth operation.

(IV) Some pants have zippers, but they need to be soaked when washing. Pants that have been soaked for a long time are prone to zipper problems. Here are the solutions:

1. If your pants need to be soaked, remember to zip them up to avoid any sequelae.

2. Use a candle to apply a layer of wax film on the front of the zipper.

3. After coating the front side, turn the inside of the zipper over and apply wax.

4. Soak the pants that have been buttoned, zipped and waxed, so you don't have to worry about the zipper getting stuck when you pull it up.