This 20 m / 65.62 ft #5 nylon zipper tape set with 10 single-pull sliders is a useful supply option for makers who need zipper length flexibility without moving directly to a large production roll. It lets you prepare custom closures for bags, pouches, fabric cases, organizers, utility covers, repair projects, and small collections.
Fixed-length zippers can be convenient when every product has the same opening. But when bag widths, pouch lengths, organizer compartments, or cover dimensions change from project to project, continuous zipper tape gives you more control. You can create a zipper length that fits the actual design instead of changing the design to fit a ready-made zipper.
A balanced supply size for small-batch makers
The 20 m / 65.62 ft tape length gives you more flexibility than a short sample pack while remaining manageable for small workshops, home sewing studios, alteration businesses, and product developers. It can support several custom closures depending on the length of each project.
Ten included single-pull sliders provide the basic hardware needed to start assembling closures. This makes the set suitable for building samples, fulfilling small custom orders, testing a new bag design, preparing repair materials, or producing limited collections without overstocking fixed zipper lengths.
Use the zipper tape to fit the real opening
Measure the zipper opening from its true start point to its end point before cutting. For bags and cases, allow for lining depth, seam allowance, corner curves, zipper-end finishing, and the amount of access the finished product needs to provide.
A closure that is too short may make a bag inconvenient to open. A zipper that is too long can create puckering, excess tape, uneven seams, or bulky corners. Cutting zipper tape to the right length helps improve both function and the finished appearance of the product.
When single-pull sliders make sense
The included single-pull sliders are designed for standard one-sided operation. They work well for bag tops, pouch openings, organizer pockets, equipment cases, travel accessories, textile covers, and similar products where the user reaches the zipper from one side.
For tent doors, sleeping bags, reversible covers, or a closure that needs to be opened from either side, choose a double-pull slider instead. The right slider configuration can make the difference between a zipper that merely closes and one that feels natural for the customer to use.
Test before cutting multiple pieces
Make one finished sample before cutting the full tape supply. Use the actual outer fabric, lining, foam, interfacing, binding, and seam allowance from your project. Then check whether the slider moves smoothly, the coil teeth close evenly, and the fabric layers stay clear of the zipper path.
This test matters even more with thick canvas, padded bags, foam-backed cases, bulky lining, or multi-layer textile projects. A zipper that feels smooth before sewing can become tight after the surrounding material is added. Sampling first reduces wasted tape and helps prevent rework.
Secure the cut ends of your zipper tape
Continuous zipper tape needs a secure end finish after cutting. Depending on the product, use zipper stops, sewn ends, folded fabric construction, or another reliable finishing method to keep the sliders from running off the tape.
The set does not include stops, thread, cutting tools, sewing machines, or extra hardware. Plan the finishing method before you begin batch production, especially for products that will be opened repeatedly or used to carry heavier contents.
Standard nylon tape versus TPU-coated alternatives
This is standard #5 nylon coil zipper tape. It is not TPU-coated water-resistant zipper tape. For outdoor covers, moisture-exposed bags, rain-facing textile items, or projects requiring a more protected zipper surface, compare TPU-coated zipper tape before finalizing your material selection.
Even a water-resistant zipper surface does not make the complete item waterproof by itself. Fabric choice, seam construction, seam sealing, flap design, pockets, lining, end finishing, and total assembly all influence how the finished item performs in wet conditions.
Custom zipper tape and branded hardware
For larger product runs, custom zipper tape colors, slider configurations, branded pull tabs, logo pullers, special finishes, and project-specific zipper systems can be reviewed. Share the type of product, target zipper-length range, preferred tape color, slider requirements, estimated quantity, and any sample or technical reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much zipper tape comes in this set?
The package includes 20 m / 65.62 ft of #5 nylon zipper tape.
How many sliders are included?
The set includes 10 single-pull sliders.
Can I cut the zipper tape to my own length?
Yes. Measure your actual zipper opening and cut the tape to the length needed for the project.
Are zipper stops included?
No. Stops, thread, cutting tools, sewing machines, and other accessories are not included.
Can I use this for bags and fabric cases?
Yes. It is suitable for bags, pouches, organizers, covers, cases, repairs, and many custom sewing projects.
Is this waterproof zipper tape?
No. This is standard nylon coil zipper tape. Choose TPU-coated tape when a more water-resistant zipper surface is needed.