YKK releases the Global Collection every season to introduce customers to new and trending fastening solutions. Global Collection Volume 18 features existing, special, and newly developed and sustainable items which can be produced in China & Asia.
Based on WGSN trend research, this collection highlights key colours, finishes, and selected items that meet current industry demands and catalogue concept.
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Special Items – Innovation, Functionality, and Design Uniqueness
These special Items highlight innovation, functionality, and distinctive design. Features such as magnetic closures and dual-colour elements enhance ease of use while elevating overall product aesthetics, offering solutions that are both practical and visually refined.
Items incorporating magnetic closure – including the Magnetic Assist Buckle and QuickFree® Click TRAK® Magnetic Zipper are designed for effortless and intuitive fastening. These solutions provide smooth, secure closure with minimal effort, making them suitable for a wide range of applications across fashion, accessories, and technical products.
The Dual-Coloured TPU Injection Puller and Dual Colour Side Release Buckle introduce greater design versatility through colour contrast and material innovation. These elements allow brands to add visual interest and differentiation to their products while maintaining durability and functional performance.
Sustainable Items – Responsible Materials and Reduced Environmental Impact
Sustainable Items emphasize responsible material selection and reduced environmental impact without compromising quality, performance, or design. By incorporating low-carbon aluminum into key components, these items support YKK’s commitment to effective resource utilization and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction.
Products such as the YZIP with Antique Silver Aluminium elements utilize aluminum alloy smelted using renewable energy sources, such as hydropower. The aluminum smelting process requires a large quantity of electricity and emits different amounts of carbon dioxide depending on the power source used.
The emissions of the low-carbon aluminum to be used for this initiative will be less than 4 metric tons of CO2 per ton of aluminum ingots produced, as it uses renewable energy as the power source. This significantly reduces CO2 emissions compared to using electricity generated from fossil fuels such as thermal power.
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