HOW IT WORKS

TRU Zip is the first-ever sliding, dustproof and waterproof (rated IP67), airtight, leakproof, toothless, silent, self-healing complete zipper assembly on the market. By blending ease-of-use, strength, and durability in a complete zipper profile, TRU Zip offers a revolutionary new approach to the zipper with an IP67 waterproof/dustproof rating.

Yes it is, and it’s about time. Zippers of the past have always been one-note, offering little innovation or protection. TRU® Zip has been tested to a rating of IP67, meaning complete dust protection and full submersion in up to 1M of water for up to 30 minutes.

Water-resistant products are able to withstand water to some degree, but not entirely. Meanwhile, waterproof products with TRU® Zip are truly impervious to water and even submersible. But that just scratches the surface—watch the video above to hear our experts dive into the differences. 

Yes, yes it does. This isn’t a typical “press and seal” zipper. The extruded zipper rails are designed to use both mechanical and vacuum forces to create a powerful seal that is highly resistant to shearing and separating forces. By using an extruded ball-and-socket zipper design, the male and female rails “lock” together. We’ve bear hugged, squeezed, and stood on waterproof bags using TRU® Zip without the rails separating. So, yes, TRU Zip is TRUly strong.

TRU® Zip uses an interlocking rail design that secures into an overmolded garage for a confident seal you can feel. To close TRU Zip, move the slider slowly and pull firmly to lock into the end-stop garage. If the slider is not fully sealed, the zipper will not provide optimal performance and protection.

The TRU® Zip design has the added benefit of being self-healing, meaning that even if the rails are somehow separated between the end stop and the slider, you can simply pull the slider back toward the end stop and the zipper will be ready for normal use.

TRU® Zip vs. waterproof toothed zipper designs: Toothed zippers can be difficult to pull and have teeth that are vulnerable to damage and can snag on fabric. TRU Zip is engineered to be sliding, dustproof and waterproof (rated IP67), airtight, leakproof, toothless, silent, require less pulling force, and be self-healing. Should the zipper separate for any reason, simply slide the zipper to realign.

TRU Zip vs. rolltop designs: TRU Zip’s sliding puller is quick, simple, and easy to use while offering dustproof, waterproof (IP67), and airtight protection. 

TRU Zip vs. press-to-seal closures: TRU Zip’s pull-to-close design combines the intuitive operation of traditional zippers with leading-edge protection. To close TRU Zip, simply secure the slider into the durable overmolded garage for a confident closure that lets you know the entire zipper assembly is sealed.