YKK Contact Us FAQ English 中文 Products Quality Brand Protection Environmental Activities News & Topics About YKK TOP Products ZipperCoil Zipper AquaGuard® (Coil) narrow width tape AquaGuard® (Coil) narrow width tape AquaGuard® is a water repellent zipper. It is created by laminating PU on the backside of a coil zipper.There are two types of film variations: shiny transparent film and matte transparent film. Now available with narrow width tape.This zipper is lighter and flexible even when welded onto a garment.AquaGuard® . YKK TREND 2015 Featured product Go To"Intellectual Property" details. Application SPORTS/OUTDOOR APPAREL OUTDOOR GEAR CASUAL BACK-PACK Application Image Item Variation Classification Close Open Two-way Chain Size/Chain Type 3CFT8 OK - - OK 5CNT8 OK OK OK OK 5CNT10 OK - - OK Tape Width AquaGuard® narrow width tape is achieved by cutting off the edge of regular width tape. Attachment to fabrics Because tape edges are not sealed, washing or other abrasion may cause jagged or frayed edges.This is a product characteristic and not a product defect.The edges may be treated or covered, for example with seam tape, if desired. Care Information / Remarks Please follow the care instruction and ensure, through their own testing procedures, suitable performance of the zipper in their application. Please contact YKK representative for more details. This zipper is water repellent, not waterproof/watertight. [Application] Do not use the curve application since the slider may cut the tape. Avoid applications where PU zippers will come into contact with "vinyl," such as PVC or PU. [End Use Instruction] Avoid prolonged exposure to heat and humidity and keep the zipper away from direct sunlight. Minimal degradation may occur, but this will not effect the performance of the film. [Washing] Do not tumble dry. It may reduce the water repellent effect on the tape. [Dry-cleaning] Petroleum based solvent is recommended. Do not use Chlorine based solvent. [Ironing] Avoid ironing. It may flatten the film and cause the film to melt. Water Repellant Slide Fastener Patent Family The Patent Uretek, U.S. company, is the owner of US Patent No. 6,105,214, EP1150586B1, EP1629740B1, and a number of other patents around the world. These patents relate to water repellant slide fasteners. YKK Corporation is a licensee to manufacture and sell products protected by these patents. Anyone who manufactures, sells, imports or exports products of this type in countries where the patents are valid is in danger of infringing a patent. Countries where these or similar patents are valid USA, Canada, Germany, Spain, Finland, France, UK, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Japan, Taiwan. Brief Summary of Protected Rights USP6,105,214 1.Reversed coil chain with water resistant layer 2.Lamination treatment 3.Adhesion of water resistant layer to stringer tapes of at least 6lbs per inch EP1150586B1 (valid in Germany, Spain, Finland, France, UK, Ireland, Italy, Sweden) 1.A Reverse Coil Product 2.With PU or similar laminate 3.The adhesion between the laminate and the tape is at least 0.107kp/mm 4.The laminate attached to the zipper was slit to allow opening during manufacture EP1629740B1 (valid in Germany, Spain, Finland, France, UK, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland) 1.A Reverse Coil Product 2.With PU laminate 3. The Shore hardness of the outside of the laminate is greater than the Shore hardness on the side of the laminate in contact with the tape The contents of patents in other countries may vary. This notice is not a guide to patent infringement. Decisions about infringement should always be made by reference to the entire patent and with the advice of a qualified expert. The information at this URL was last confirmed on [2013/07/08] Related Items (Link to Products Page) more Coil Zipper Standard AquaGuard® VISLON® AquaGuard® (Coil) AQUASEAL® PROSEAL® AquaGuard®two-tone zipper Keywords Water-resistant YKK cannot guarantee that a product is suitable for a particular application therefore you should always conduct your own tests. Please contact a YKK representative for details if you have any questions and concerns. 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