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Incorporating slide fasteners in boots
Explaining the care needed to ensure that slide fasteners fitted into boots properly fulfil their purpose, are durable and have a long life.
While slide fasteners (typically called 'zips' or 'zippers') can sometimes be replaced and repaired, failure of this component will generally mean that the footwear has reached the end of its life and is destined for disposal. Therefore, choosing the correct slide fastener when producing footwear is crucial.
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