No one wants to throw away their favorite jacket. You dig your hoodie out every year when it gets a little chilly, but at some point, the zipper may not work as well as it used to. Instead of tossing the whole thing out, consider one of these four simple tips for repairing a hoodie zipper. Hopefully, these tricks will get you more time with your warm coat.
If the zipper occasionally jams or has trouble sliding, you may just need to lubricate it a little bit. You can use a designated zipper lubricant, but a much more accessible option is to rub a graphite pencil around where the zipper pull is stuck. The graphite should help loosen it up and get the zipper back to proper working order.
If your hoodie has a metal zipper track, some of the teeth may be bent and you might need to make some adjustments. Fortunately, you can grab a pair of needle-nose pliers and carefully bend or crimp any errant metal to realign the teeth. It’s worth noting that this method doesn’t work very well if you have a plastic zipper.
One simple tip for repairing a hoodie zipper is to replace the slider if it’s too damaged. Zipper repair kits come with all the parts you need for replacement, and you can use your needle-nose pliers to remove the bottom stop and pull the slider off. Install the new slider and give it a few practice slides to make sure it’s moving smoothly before reattaching the bottom stop.
In a worst-case scenario, you may need to remove the entire zipper and replace it. You can use a seam ripper to carefully undo the stitches that keep your zipper in place. Then, use a needle and thread to attach a replacement and enjoy all the benefits of a clean, new zipper. This way, you won’t need to throw away your favorite hoodie.
To learn more about how to fix a zipper and how different methods work for different clothing, gear, or equipment, FixnZip is here for you. We have the best zipper replacement kits on the market, and helpful guides to lead you through any problem. For more information or to reach out to one of our specialists, please contact us anytime; we’ll be happy to get things on the right track for you.
