Maybe ASTM will return our emails and restandardize D2061…

Maybe the government will pose strict regulations…

Either way, Zipr Shift zippers will be taking over.

 

 

Not including:

• agriculture (flood barriers- suggested by ILC Dover)
• medical (zipper temporary abdominal closures- update to existing zipper surgical tool)
• parachute joints (to enable steering without compromising weight and flexibility)
• inflatables for defense markets (Bigelow Aerospace has a ton of patents where their inflatables have zipper closures)
• outdoors equipment (shelters like tents)
• filter housings (suggested by US Army)

 

 

 

Pfft Competition…

Zipr Shift zippers are more durable and less expensive than current zippers as described in this post:
www.zipintothefuture.com/upgrading-zippers-to-the-21st-century/

 

 

 

Sources:

https://www.sbir.gov/sbirsearch/detail/870661
“PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: Commercial applications for this product include body bags, dry bags, dry suits, filter housings and hazmat collection. High pressure closures can take the place of chemical adhesives, textile heat welds and other permanent closure methods.”
The Army has a lot of suggested uses that current zippers are inadequate for.

http://www.strategyr.com/MarketResearch/Zippers_Market_Trends.asp
Estimate 100% of this market wants zippers
Global clothing market overall is $3-4 Trillion

http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/flexible-packaging-market-1271.html
http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/PressReleases/flexible-packaging.asp
Estimate 50% of this market wants zippers

http://www.freedoniagroup.com/Home-Organization-Products.html
https://www.statista.com/statistics/485946/value-of-the-us-home-organization-and-storage-market-by-segment/
Estimate 30% of this market wants zippers

http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/PressReleases/adhesive-and-sealant.asp
Estimate 35% of this market wants zippers

http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/PressReleases/industrial-waste-management.asp
http://www.gridwaste.com/news/2014/8/20/10l92d52vzaw1zdsf0znubdqpttq7k
Estimate 2.75% of this market wants zippers

https://www.zippertubing.com/Installation-Tools/ZipperTubing-Slider-Tool/SLR-Slider.html
http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/pressrelease/cable-mangement-system-market.htm
Estimate 65% of this market wants zippers

https://www.google.com/search?q=protective%20clothing%20market
estimate protective clothing market at 15 billion in 2020; addressable zip market is 10% of this

scuba divers update suits/zippers after every 5 dives with current zipper tech

26 million divers worldwide