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2024.01.29
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The Technology of Zipper Leader 'YKK': What Are the Limits of 'Touch' in Design? (Part 1)

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If wearing clothes is considered 'fashion', then what is the difference between the 'fabric' as a material and 'clothes'?
Are clothes shaped by 'cutting' and 'sewing' fabric?
From another perspective, clothes could be defined as fabric that has been 'made to be taken on and off'. The 'holes' for the collar, sleeves, waist, and hem are one of the minimal features for this purpose, but many clothes are made 'cloth' by a simple technology of 'attaching/detaching different cloth'. This is referred to as 'fastening' in the fashion industry.
Everything from buttons to fasteners, hooks, toggles, etc. What kind of profound technology lies behind this?
This article features an interview with a representative company in the fastening industry, 'YKK'. They are a global giant that produces over 3 million kilometers of zippers annually, and their continued showcase of Japan's technological strength to the world makes them a significant presence.
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