How to Replace a Zipper Pull?

Zippers are so common in everyday items—on jackets, tents, suitcases, backpacks, sleeping bags—that we don’t spend time understanding how complex the anatomy of a zipper is. That is, of course, until it gets stuck or damaged on your beloved jacket or camping equipment. Usually, this happens when the zipper slider is lost or damaged, which means you cannot pull the zipper up or down to make it unusable.

Leather Pull Tab

You grab it to move the slider up and down on the zipper coil or zipper teeth. Sometimes, these zipper pull tabs will break. Other times, they are simple and do not match clothes or bags. Fortunately, installing the new tab is easy. If you can't get Leather Zipper Pull Tab Replacement, there are also temporary solutions.

Method 1

Replace the pull tab

1.Purchase replacement zipper pullers.

You can find these online and in fabric shops. Some well-stocked craft shops may also sell them. They come in various shapes and sizes, so please buy a zipper pull that matches your zipper slider. If you have a large, heavy-duty zipper, you should buy a large pull tab. If you have a smaller garment zipper, like you can see on a skirt, buy a small pull tab instead.Click Zipper Puller Factory to Buy.

You can also save a replacement tab from another zipper.

If you don't know what size to buy, please bring the original pull tab or zipper into the store.

2.If necessary, pry off the ring on the top of the slider.

If the loop is closed from beginning to end, you need to pry it open. Grasp the ring from the bottom with pliers or metal scissors, and then pull the ring off. Please note that this may damage some zipper sliders. If the loop is open, like a hook, skip this step. You can install the pull ring under the slit.

3.If necessary, remove the old zipper pull tab.

If you pull down the top of the slider, the old tab cannot be held in place. Just remove it from the zipper. If your zipper slider has a hook loop, grab the old zipper pull tab and twist it out. You must first lift it so that it is perpendicular to the zipper slider.

If you still cannot remove the old tab from the hook ring, use a flat-head screwdriver to pry the hook away.

You may need to use a pair of pliers to grasp and twist the broken tab.

Separate zipper, you can clamp the first stop at the top of the zipper, non-separable zipper, you can remove the metal stop at the bottom of the zipper, and take out the zipper slider.

4.Insert the replacement pull tab.

After removing the loop, you will notice that there are 2 short posts on each side of the zipper slider; the loop is connected to these stubs. Place the replacement tab on the top of the zipper slider.  Make sure that one of the thread ends is inside the loop at the top of the zipper pull ring.

If you have a hook loop, slide the replacement tab under the slit. If the gap is too small, use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry it open.

5.Replace the ring and close it.

Put the loop back on the top of the zipper slider, making sure the teeth fit the groove. Press it with your finger. If needed, use the end of the block or mark to press it down.

If you are using a hook loop, you are ready to go. If you are worried about the pull ring falling out, you can clamp the ring with pliers.