National Zipper Day
National Zipper Day is commemorates April 29, 1913, the first zipper patent was issued, when the first zipper was invented. The day honors something we often don't think about and may take for granted.
The sewing machine's developer made the first attempt at sewing the zipper. Elias Howe, an 1851 engineer, received a patent for his "Automatic, Continuous Clothing Closure." However, Howe never promoted his invention and therefore deserved the acclaim he may have received.
Whitcomb Judson began selling the "Clasp Locker" for the first time two years ago. This unit was used as a more complicated hook-and-eye shoe fastener, similar to Elias Howe's patent. Judson founded the Universal Fastener Company, where he designed his latest unit and debuted it at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. He had no success in the first place. Judson earned a reputation as the nation's best-invention because he brought his invention to the public for sale.
The Universal Fastener Company recruited Gideon Sundback, a Swedish-American electrical engineer, in 1906. He was highly trained and well-known for his service to the company, and he was well-known for his dedication to the company. He was granted a patent for the modern zipper on April 29, 1913, also known as the "Separable Fastener" at the time. In 1917, he submitted revisions to his design. Today we wear patterns that are very similar to Sundback's patent designs. We know zippers are zippers because he may have branded them a separable fastener.
B.F. Goodrich used the word zipper in the boots and pouches it made in 1923, 1923. For a time, the company even copiedrighted the name for a time.
How to celebrate #nationalzipperday
- Wear something with a zipper
- Try sewing a zipper into an article of clothing. It's harder than it looks
- Explore zipper art
- Wear your new zippered outfit
- Use #NationalZipperDay to post on social media. Share photos using #NationalZipperDay to post on social media
History of national zipper day has influenced national zipper day
The day commemorates the 1913 date, when Gideon Sundback invented the zipper on April 29, 1913.
Zipper FAQ
Q. What color do zippers come in?
A. Zippers come in every color imaginable. Most zippers match the color of the fabric they are fastening together. Some are the color of the metal used to make them.
Q. Where are zippers used?
Zippers are used on almost every piece of clothing, but that isn't all. We find zippers in luggage, camping equipment, shoes, sporting products, art, storage, and others.
