The MagZip blog

Zipper know-how, stories and how-tos.

Why MagZip exists, how zippers work, and how to pick the right one.

Person wearing a white zip hoodie fitted with a black ZipperBuddy MagZip magnetic zipper Oct 12, 2026 · 5 min read

One-Handed Jacket Zipper: Make Any Jacket One-Handed in 10 Minutes

The fastest one-handed jacket zipper fix: ZipperBuddy zips onto the jacket you own in 10 minutes, no sewing, and adds a MagZip magnetic base.

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Black ANKHGEAR FREEDOM zip hoodie with a MagZip magnetic zipper Oct 12, 2026 · 5 min read

Who Makes Easy-Dressing Clothes? A Guide to Adaptive Clothing Brands

A plain guide to adaptive clothing brands: who is in the market, what closures they use, where the gap is, and how magnetic zippers like MagZip help.

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MagZip magnetic zipper halves clicking together at the base before zipping Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read

How to Use MagZip®: Let the Magnets Do the Work

How to use MagZip: get it close, let go, let the magnets meet, then pull. Plus how to fix a whiff and how to start MagZip with one...

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MagZip Round #5 magnetic separating zipper with its magnetic base and slider Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read

Where to Buy MagZip®: 4 Ways to Get It on Your Clothes

Where to buy MagZip: clothing with it built in, other brands that use it, ZipperBuddy for a jacket you already own, or a sew-in zipper for your tailor....

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The MagZip Story: How We Built a Better Zipper to Help Uncle Dave Mar 12, 2025 · 2 min read

The MagZip Story: How We Built a Better Zipper to Help Uncle Dave

MagZip started with a simple mission: to help Uncle Dave. He had Myotonic Dystrophy, a condition that made zipping up a jacket incredibly difficult. Watching him struggle with...

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Choosing the Perfect MagZip for your Needs (round vs square, 5 vs 8...help provided here!) Mar 9, 2025 · 2 min read

Choosing the Perfect MagZip for your Needs (round vs square, 5 vs 8...help provided here!)

When it comes to selecting the perfect MagZip for your needs, there are several factors to consider. From the shape of the MagZip to the size of the...

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The History of the Zipper: A Revolutionary Invention Mar 5, 2025 · 4 min read

The History of the Zipper: A Revolutionary Invention

The zipper is a seemingly simple yet ingenious invention that has played a crucial role in everyday life for over a century. From clothing to bags, tents to...

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MagZip: The Revolutionary Magnetic Zipper for Everyone Jan 25, 2025 · 2 min read

MagZip: The Revolutionary Magnetic Zipper for Everyone

MagZip: The Revolutionary Magnetic Zipper for Everyone MagZip: The Revolutionary Magnetic Zipper for Everyone Introducing MagZip, the innovative zipper with a magnet at the base. This revolutionary design...

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Everything You Need to Know About Zippers: Types, Uses, and Maintenance Jan 25, 2025 · 2 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Zippers: Types, Uses, and Maintenance

Everything You Need to Know About Zippers Everything You Need to Know About Zippers Zippers are one of the most versatile and essential fasteners used in fashion, outdoor...

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The Ultimate Guide to Hoodies: Styles, Trends, and How to Style Them Jan 25, 2025 · 2 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Hoodies: Styles, Trends, and How to Style Them

The Ultimate Guide to Hoodies: Styles, Trends, and How to Style Them The Ultimate Guide to Hoodies: Styles, Trends, and How to Style Them Hoodies are a timeless...

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Zipping shouldn't be hard.

MagZip's magnetic base lines the zipper up for you. Find the right one for you.