In this article, I’ll be introducing WALDES by Asahi Fastener, a zipper manufacturer that produces vintage-like zippers and accessories in Japan. Asahi Fastener is a metal zipper company founded in 1953. Although they are a small company, they have a select few employees and are able to produce a wide variety of products in small quantities and with quick delivery.
WALDES® is a historic zipper brand that existed in the United States in the 1930s. As time passed, the brand faded away and became free so Asahi Zipper acquired the trademark rights and faithfully reproduces it as a vintage zipper, the WALDES® ZIPPER. This is the oldest manufacturing method in the history of zippers, and because the elements are not plated, you can enjoy the aging process, creating a unique vibe and character.
Asahi Fastener produces not only zippers but trims and accessories as well under WALDES®, like tack buttons, rivets, buckles, and even powerloom tape to attach to the zipper pulls. Click here to see their page on ApparelX
WALDES on ApparelX
Like YKK, they have their own color card book.
Please refer to it when ordering zippers.
MOQ and production delivery time
There are no order lots, and orders can be placed starting from just one unit.
If it is just a few samples, processing can be completed in a few days.
For mass production, it takes about 2 to 3 weeks depending on the number of items.
What makes them different from YKK zippers is that they do not produce them in a factory, but rather process them all by hand.
If you need a large quantity, it can take a long time to process and deliver, so please allow enough time for a longer lead time.
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