The MagZip blog
Zipper know-how, stories and how-tos.
Why MagZip exists, how zippers work, and how to pick the right one.
Nov 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Gifts for Someone Who Struggles With Zippers: 4 Easy Picks
Gifts for someone who struggles with zippers: four picks that make a coat easy to close, from a no-sew ZipperBuddy to hoodies with MagZip built in.
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Oct 26, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Zip a Jacket With Gloves On (No Fumbling)
How to zip a jacket with gloves on: a MagZip magnetic base lines the zipper up for you, so you never need a bare finger at the bottom.
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Oct 19, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Sew a Magnetic Zipper: A Step-by-Step MagZip® Guide
How to sew a magnetic zipper: pick a MagZip® size, cut it to length from the top, fit top stops, and sew it in like any separating zipper.
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Oct 12, 2026 · 5 min read
One-Handed Jacket Zipper: Make Any Jacket One-Handed in About a Minute
The fastest one-handed jacket zipper fix: ZipperBuddy zips onto the jacket you own in about a minute, no sewing, and adds a MagZip magnetic base.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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