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 something as small as a zipper was frustrating, and we knew there had to be a better way.
What followed was a journey of persistence, innovation, and hundreds of trials and more than 27 different designs— each one getting us closer to the perfect solution. Finally, we created a magnetic zipper that easily connects itself and makes it easy for ANYONE to start their zipper (even one handed).
It worked. Uncle Dave could zip up his jacket effortlessly, and we knew we had something special.
From Frustration to Breakthrough
Excited about what we had built, we worked hard to get MagZip out into the world. We marketed it, shared the idea, met with zipper companies, clothing companies and waited for the breakthrough moment. But nothing happened. No traction. No big sales. We were stuck.
It was frustrating. After putting in so much effort, we were close to giving up. Then, out of nowhere, we got a call from Under Armour.
They had seen our patent and were interested. That call changed everything. We met with them, and through a partnership with Ideal Fastener, we launched MagZip into the world in a big way. Suddenly, our little invention was in high-performance jackets, and people everywhere were experiencing the difference.
Millions of MagZips—and Millions More to Help
Since then, millions of MagZips have been sold worldwide, helping people of all ages and abilities zip up with ease. But we’re not done yet. There are still millions more who could benefit from MagZip—whether they have mobility challenges, arthritis, or just want an easier zipper.
MagZip is simply a better zipper.
Try It Yourself & Help Spread the Word
If you haven’t tried MagZip yet, now’s the time. Experience the difference for yourself and share this story with someone who might need it.
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