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Zip And The ZippersZipper Zipper Device for binding the edges of an opening of fabric or other flexible material For other uses, see Zipper (disambiguation). "Zipping" redirects here. For the racehorse, see Zipping (horse). For the computer function, see Zipping (computer science). A zipper (N. America), zip, zip fastener (UK), formerly known as a clasp locker, is a commonly used device for binding together two edges of fabric or other flexible material. Used in clothing (e.g. jackets and jeans), luggage and other bags, camping gear (e.g. tents and sleeping bags), and many other items, zippers come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colors. In 1892, Whitcomb L. Judson, an American inventor from Chicago, patented the original design from which the modern… (Source: Wikipedia)
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