Re: Zippers....Wested;what else would we ask about?

Posted by Fall Guy from pool0827.cvx21-bradley.dialup.earthlink.net on May 08, 2000 at 20:16:33:

In Reply to: Zippers....Wested;what else would we ask about? posted by Worried shopper on May 08, 2000 at 19:55:29:

: What IS sturdier the nickelplated or brass hardware (zippers, buckles)? Can someone provide the definitive answer on this---the vault has mixed answers, anything new out there? Yoo-hoo Michaelson this question beckons you and Patterson. THanks!

Well, from experience I expect brass to be more reliable [although no metal zipper will be as indestructible as a nylon zipper]. Brass is fairly soft and therefore selflubricating. However, it corrodes, but at the same time is protected by this layer of patina. Nickel is a hard reflective metal and resistant to corrosion, but has more of a tendency to get stuck. Also, the nickel zipper is just plated, and remember many people have a contact allergy towarrds nickel. I would go with brass. And God forbid someone using a totally unauthentic nylon zipper!! Fall Guy

Follow Ups:

• Re: Zippers....Wested;what else would we ask about? The now,not so worried shopper 20:57:59 5/08/2000 (1)
  • Actually, word has it they were nickel-plated... Patterson 21:09:52 5/08/2000 (0)

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