Service

Zipper replacement

A broken zip does not mean your coat, trousers or dress has to go. Our tailors replace the zip or refit the existing one, with a fastening that suits the garment.

Guaranteed work

Our tailors stand behind every zip they replace

7–10 business days

Standard turnaround, rush service for a surcharge

A matching fastening

Colour, length and type matched to the original

Quality control

Every zip is tested before the garment goes back

Which zips do we replace?

Not every zip is the same. When you order we ask which type it is, so the tailor can prepare the right fastening.

Centre-front zip

The long zip down the front of a coat, cardigan or hoodie. The most common one, and usually the most work.

Pocket zip

A shorter zip in a trouser pocket, coat pocket or inside pocket. Smaller work, but it means opening up the lining precisely.

Double-separable zip

A centre-front zip with two sliders, so the coat can open from the bottom as well. Common on long coats and outdoor jackets.

Refitting an existing zip

Are the teeth still intact but has the tape come loose? Then we refit the existing zip instead of replacing it.

What does a zip replacement cost?

The price depends on the garment and on the kind of zip. A pocket zip in a pair of trousers is a different job from a long centre-front zip in a lined winter coat, so the rates below are listed per garment.

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All amounts include 9% VAT and exclude shipping. You get to see the exact total before you pay.

For which garments?

We replace zips in virtually any garment, from everyday clothing to technical outdoor fabric.

  • Coats & winter jackets
  • Trousers & jeans
  • Skirts & dresses
  • Jumpers & cardigans
  • Outdoor & rain jackets
  • Bags & boots

How does it work?

1

Place your order

Pick your garment and the repair, upload a photo of the broken zip and pay straight away by iDEAL or card.

2

Send your clothing in

Send your garment via a drop-off point or hand it in at a partner location. There is nothing to print.

3

Get it back repaired

The tailor replaces the zip, tests the fastening, and we deliver the garment to your home or to a partner.

More about how we work? Read the full explanation →

Why have a zip replaced?

A zip is usually the first thing to fail on a coat that still has years left in it. Replacing it costs a fraction of a new coat and keeps a garment out of the waste stream.

We work with Van Schoot Group, which has been restoring clothing for over 55 years. That experience shows in the choice of fastening: a zip too light for the fabric will simply fail again.

Frequently asked questions about zips

Can every zip be replaced?
Almost always. On very fine fabrics such as silk and lace the tailor first checks whether the fabric will carry the stitching. If that is doubtful, we get in touch before anything happens.
How long does it take?
The standard turnaround is seven to ten business days, counted from the moment your garment reaches us. In a hurry? Pick a faster turnaround when you order.
I do not know which type of zip I have.
That is not a problem. The order module asks about it with photos alongside, and you upload a photo of the garment yourself. Still unsure? Pick whichever comes closest.

Looking for something else? See all our clothing repairs or check the full price list per garment before you place an order.

Broken zip? We will replace it

Describe your garment, upload a photo of the zip and our tailors take care of the rest. Sorted in 3 minutes.