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Quick answers about MagZip, ZipperBuddy, clothing, shipping and returns. Can’t find it? Ask us.

Choosing MagZip

Which MagZip zipper should I buy?

Match three things on the zipper you are replacing: the tooth size (#5 is medium, #8 is heavier), the tooth shape (round or square), and the length. Buy the same length or a little longer. Every MagZip can be shortened.

Not sure? Read our guide to picking a MagZip or ask us.

Cut-to-length or top-stopped: what’s the difference?
  • Cut-to-length zippers come 36" or 60" long with no top stop. Cut them to the length you need. A top stop is in the bag.
  • Top-stopped zippers come in set lengths, ready to sew. To shorten one, add a top-stop kit.
I can’t find the color or length I need.

Pick the color and style you want in a length that is the same or longer, then shorten it. If it’s top-stopped, add a top-stop kit. Cut-to-length zippers include top stops.

Will you restock a color?

We restock colors, but lengths can vary and we don’t have a set schedule. Tell us what you need and we’ll email you when it’s back.

Do I need a tailor to install it?

A MagZip is a full separating zipper, slider included, and installs like a regular one. A tailor or seamstress is the easy route. If you sew, see how to sew it in.

How accurate are the colors?

We work to show true colors, but screens vary, so the real color may look slightly different.

ZipperBuddy

Will ZipperBuddy fit my jacket?

The standard ZipperBuddy fits jackets with a #5 plastic-tooth zipper, 21" to 32" long. Coil or metal zippers, or other lengths, need a Custom ZipperBuddy built to your jacket. The ZipperBuddy finder sorts it out in a minute.

Do I have to sew anything?

No. ZipperBuddy zips onto your jacket’s own zipper. No needle, no glue. It comes off any time.

What if it doesn’t fit my jacket?

US orders: if you used our fit guide and it still doesn’t fit, we pay the return and refund it. Or put what you paid toward a Custom ZipperBuddy built to your jacket and just pay the difference.

I ordered the wrong one. What now?

Wrong length, side or type? We swap it free. Request a return from your account and tell us which one you need, or contact us.

Who makes ZipperBuddy?

ZipperBuddy was invented by Sandi DeRuntz. Read her story.

ANKHGEAR clothing

How do I pick my size?

Use Find your fit on our home page, or ask us.

Are more styles coming?

Yes. Tell us what you want next, and follow us on social to see new drops first.

MagZip on other brands

Which brands use MagZip?

MagZip launched with Under Armour and has been on major brands since, including Tommy Hilfiger and Lululemon. You can also add MagZip to clothes you already own.

How can I tell if my jacket has a MagZip?

Check the brand’s product details or hang tag; brands that use MagZip usually name it. Still not sure? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you.

The MagZip on my branded jacket broke. Who do I contact?

Start with the brand or store you bought it from; they may replace it under their warranty. If they can’t help, you can buy a replacement MagZip from us.

Can I use a regular slider on my MagZip?

No. MagZip sliders are made to work with the magnetic base. Other sliders may look similar but won’t work right. Replacement sliders are sold here.

Orders and shipping

When will my order ship?

Most orders ship within 3 business days from our warehouse in Victor, New York. You get tracking by email as soon as it ships.

Custom ZipperBuddies take about 2 to 3 weeks. Each one is handmade to fit your jacket, so we confirm your details first and then build it. You still get tracking by email the day it ships. Need it by a certain date? Ask us before you order.

How long does delivery take?
  • USA: 3 to 5 business days after shipping
  • Canada: 5 to 7 business days. Canadian taxes and duties may be due on delivery.
  • Other countries: usually 3 to 4 weeks, sometimes longer. Ask us about FedEx International for faster, fully tracked delivery.
Can I use my own shipping account?

Yes. Email us your carrier and account number before you order. There is a $10 handling fee.

Need it faster?

Contact us before you order and we’ll quote faster shipping.

Returns and warranty

What’s your return policy?

Return unworn, unwashed items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. Start it from your account: open the order and click Request return. In the US we pay return shipping. Outside the US, you pay shipping both ways. Custom ZipperBuddies can’t be returned unless we built them wrong, and then we make it right. See Returns.

I bought it on Amazon or TikTok Shop. How do I return it?

Those orders follow Amazon’s or TikTok Shop’s own return process. Start the return from your order in that app.

Something broke. Is it covered?

Everything we sell has a 90-day warranty from delivery against defects in materials and workmanship. If it fails because of a defect, we replace it. Normal wear, accidents and washing damage aren’t covered. See Warranty.

For clinics and businesses

I’m an OT, PT or teacher. Can I get a sample?
Can my store sell ANKHGEAR, ZipperBuddy or MagZip?

Yes. Become a reseller, a Shopify Collective partner or a MagZip dealer.

We make clothing. Can we use MagZip?
Can I earn by sharing ANKHGEAR?

Patents and trademarks

Which patents cover MagZip?

MagZip patents: US8146214B2, US8959726B2, US9027210B2, WO/2010/147906A2, WO/2013/039902, CN102802459B, ZL201280054616.6, EP2442684B1, EP2755521, 602010067707.9, 602012044872.5, 502022000001631, JP5319841B2, JP6129842, BR112014005633-1, 10-1835175, 1194262.

MagZip® trademarks: US 86079373, 86093975. ANKHGEAR® trademarks: US 88895712, 88895618.

Still stuck?A real person answers every message. Email info@ankhgear.com or call (585) 542-8882; we’ll try to get back to you within 2 business days. Contact us.