Who are Riri Zippers?

Riri is a Switzerland based zipper manufacturer. They are one of the leading zipper manufacturers in the world. Founded in 1936, Riri has been in business for over 80 years. They were the first to patent die cast zipper on Nylon, putting zipper teeth and tape into one piece. The company manufactures zippers, zipper pulls, zipper stops, and finished zippers. These Riri products can all be found on Buckleguy.com!

Riri makes their zippers in both Mendrisio, Switzerland as well as Tirano, Italy. In 2004, they were the winner of the Swiss Technology Award for their Storm zipper. This zipper is best used in extreme conditions (safety products and outdoor products).

Riri does have a High Tech line used for sportswear, however Riri zippers are also used for high-end clothing and bag designs. An interesting zipper that is made by Riri is their Eloxal. The teeth on this zipper can be colored, adding a beautiful touch to a garment or bag. The Eloxal zipper is also known for being very light, weighing less than half of a brass zipper.

Dye-able, One Way, Two Way (Combi), Separating, and Symmetrical are some other noteworthy zippers made by Riri. Dye-able zippers are cotton and can be completely customized in terms of color. One-way zippers have one zipper pull, where as a two way, or combi, can have zipper pulls placed on either end. A separating zipper will come apart at the bottom, allowing both sides of the zipper to come apart. Separating zippers are most commonly found on jackets. Symmetrical zippers are a two-way zipper, meaning they are meant to move around corners. Symmetrical zippers are best used on briefcases. Their tight teeth allow them to zip along differently shaped items.

What makes Riri zippers superior to the competition?

High quality is what Riri is known for, and is what sets them apart from any other zipper on the market. Customers note a smoother experience, as well as a higher quality and feel. Riri is nationally recognized for their high standard in quality, which certainly shows in their product. They are the choice of many high-end designers such as Prada, Dolce and Gabana, Maison Martin Margiela & John Elliott (to name a few).

Additionally, Riri zippers are known for opening and closing with ease, as well as their teeth that lend themselves to minimalist design. The zippers can be subjected to 160 lbs without breaking, making them ideal for several different uses. Riri makes a very durable product, while still having a sleek aesthetic. With all of the different types of Riri Zippers made, you are sure to find one that will suit your needs!