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Zipper Joins Fast

Nakoa Rainfall

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Editora: Publifye

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Zipper Joins Fast explores the fascinating history and technological innovation behind the zipper, a seemingly simple device that revolutionized the garment industry and consumer culture. The book examines how this invention, patented in 1917, transformed clothing design and manufacturing, replacing cumbersome buttons and laces with speed and efficiency. One intriguing aspect is Gideon Sundback's pivotal role in perfecting the design through numerous iterations. Another is how the zipper's widespread adoption spurred mass production and changed labor practices, impacting the economics of the fashion world.

 
The book begins by detailing pre-zipper closure methods and the early clasp-lockers, then progresses through the key figures and design evolutions led by Sundback. It dedicates a chapter to the mechanics of zipper construction and analyzes its influence on clothing manufacturing. Ultimately, it examines the zipper's presence in contemporary fashion, its symbolic meanings, and its role in discussions about sustainability.

 
The book uses diverse sources, including patent documents, trade catalogs, and advertising campaigns, to support its arguments. This approach emphasizes the zipper not just as a functional object but as a cultural artifact embodying innovation and technological change.
Disponível desde: 27/02/2025.
Comprimento de impressão: 65 páginas.

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