Product Description
No.5 Continuous Zip in Red
Bright, bold, and versatile, this No.5 continuous zipper tape in Red is a dynamic choice for adding colour and strength to handmade bags, accessories, and home décor projects. Sold by the ½ metre, it’s supplied in one continuous length when you order more than one unit, so you can cut precisely what your project calls for. Each ½ metre includes one matching rectangular #5 pull; extra pulls are available separately, giving you the option of single- or double-pull zips.
Crafted from nylon coil, this zip combines smooth gliding action with durability and flexibility. It bends neatly around gussets and boxed corners, sits flat under top-stitching, and is softer on machine needles than metal alternatives. The No.5 coil (5 mm wide) strikes the ideal balance for makers—strong enough for everyday bags and organisers, yet light enough for pouches, cases, and cushions.
Continuous zip tape is practical and adaptable: cut to your required length, add sliders from either direction, and customise openings to fit your pattern. In vivid Red, the matching tape, coil, and pull offer a clean, coordinated finish. This classic shade pairs beautifully with neutrals, black, or patterned fabrics, and works equally well as a statement detail or a colour pop accent.
Key Details
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Type: No.5 continuous nylon coil zipper tape (zipper chain by the metre)
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Colour: Red tape with matching coil and pull
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Ordering: Sold by the ½ metre; supplied in one continuous length
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Included: 1 × #5 rectangular pull per ½ metre (additional pulls available separately)
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Compatibility: Use with #5 coil zipper pulls only (not compatible with #3, metal, or moulded-tooth sliders)
Maker’s notes
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A zipper foot and a medium stitch length give tidy, even top-stitching.
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Double-sided basting tape helps secure the zip before sewing.
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To finish ends, fold the tape back and stitch down, or enclose with a fabric tab.
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Nylon coil can be stitched across safely; avoid this technique with metal zips.
Dependable and full of character, this Red No.5 continuous zip brings both colour and functionality to your projects, ensuring a polished, professional finish every time.
Other Details
✨ Attaching a Zipper Pull
- Separate the ends of the zip tape by a few centimetres to give yourself space.
- Place the slider so the flat side faces upward and the curved side points down.
- Insert the first side of the tape into the slider until it catches.
- Line up the second side carefully and feed it into the opposite channel.
- Push both sides in gently until the teeth begin to mesh.
- Slide the pull along the tape to check it’s secure and moving smoothly.
✂️ Snip Snip Tip: For easier threading, cut about 5 mm of the zipper teeth off one side of the tape. Feed the longer side with the teeth into the slider first, then the trimmed side — the stagger helps the pull catch and align cleanly.
Alternative: Trimming both ends of the tape on a slight angle can also help. Seal the cut edges with a quick pass of heat or fray stop to prevent unravelling.
