Zippers, ubiquitous and indispensable fasteners, are liable to the occasional malfunction, particularly the irritating tendency to unzip unintentionally. Fortuitously, there are a number of efficient strategies to stop this inconvenience.
Understanding the mechanics of a zipper is essential. The interlocking tooth on either side of the zipper tape should align exactly to stay mounted. When the zipper is unzipped, the slider separates the tooth, permitting the zipper to open. To forestall unzipping, the objective is to keep up the alignment of the tooth.