Replacing the Slider on a Coil Zipper

Written By: Brittany McCrigler

Comments: 17

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

Introduction

When a zipper pull breaks, or the slider simply wears out, you don’t need to replace the entire zipper. Just replace the zipper slider. This is a quick repair that can make the difference between a zipper that doesn’t work at all and one that works like it’s brand new. Determine the size of your replacement slider by looking on the bottom of your existing slider.

For replacement parts or further assistance, contact Patagonia Customer Service.

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Tools

Step 1

Locate the top of the zipper on the side with the slider.
Peel back any fabric that is covering the zipper stop.

Step 2

Use end nippers to cut the stop.
Be sure to only cut the plastic or metal stop. You do not want to damage the webbing behind the zipper.

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Step 3

Carefully remove any remaining pieces of the stop using tweezers.

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Step 4

Slide the damaged zipper slider up and off of the zipper.

Step 5

Slide the replacement slider onto the zipper.
You may need to tug a little to get it past where the old stop was.
Make sure that your zipper slider is facing the correct way (right-side up) when you place it onto the zipper.

Step 6

Grab a new zipper stop.
Insert the teeth into the webbing in the same place where the old stop was located.

Step 7

Use pliers to bend the metal top of the zipper stop around the edge of the webbing, poking the single tooth on the stop through the backside of the webbing.
Crimp the stop into place.

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danka hojcusova - 18/05/19

Hi Danka, Call Patagonia Customer Service for the specific Slider type and size you need including the zipper stop. 1-800-638-6464.

Marty Chapman -

If ok photo shown closedly to the zipper.tq fyi..

Primo123 Primo123 -

Hello! I am looking forward to repairing my Patagonia zipper on my R1 half zip men’s shirt. However, you do not show how to engage the new zipper pull on both sides, only one. How are you supposed to get the zipper onto both sides?

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11 comments

Where do I get the zipper stop????

Jason Heimink - 04/12/14

How do you find the size slider(in my case 5 millimetres) and also the right size teeth that will fit into the zipper.

bbehrhorst - 11/02/16

I used this Guide to replace the zipper slide on my wife's favorite Disney fleece jacket. I purchased my slide and the stop online. Since I'm not sure about the rules on posting vendor's info, I will say GOOGLE "nylon coil zipper slide". You can have your "zippershipped" right to your door.

kasten39828 - 27/03/17

AWESOME! Thanks for the pointers - I’m ready for tomorrow’s powder day!!!!

Jenny - 20/02/18

Great now how ! thank’s :)

Robert Fyfe - 20/03/20

Oh my goodness, thank you so much! You saved me during the pandemic. Super clear instructions, even though I had a metal zipper and cotton sweatshirt. Patagonia sent me more than all the parts I needed. Thank you again!

Katharine Morrison - 18/07/20

How do I get spare parts, zipper slider and stopper?

Peter Hofer - 30/09/20

Hi All, you can contact Patagonia Customer Service for any spare parts you need for repairing a Patagonia item.

Maike - 01/10/20

Hi All, you can contact Patagonia Customer Service for any spare parts you need for a repair of a Patagonia item.

Maike - 01/10/20

Tips on where to get parts for non-Patagonia garments?

Dale Mead -

To determine what type and size of slider you might need, please check out this guide below. Video: Introduction to Zipper Types and Slider Identification

Once you know which type and size you need contact Patagonia Customer Service ( 1-800-638-6464) for a new Slider and Zipper Stop. Please have your type and size available to provide to the CS Agent.

Tools for the job were listed above in the "Tools" section, if you place your cursor over the link a little window will pop up. If you click on it it will take you to a vendor to purchase any tool that needed.

Good Luck.

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