How to fix a zipper

How to fix a zipper

Learn how to fix a zipper on your trousers, bag or jacket with this simple technique.


As the cost of living increases so too does the need to curb our spending habits, and learning how to repair your outdoor clothes and kit goes a long way to doing this. Mending your clothes, rather than buying new ones, is also a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. And who doesn’t get that warm, fuzzy feeling after a bit of home DIY?

Here, we reveal a simple trick for fixing a broken zipper. It’s free, quick and easy to do.

Looking for more ways to look after your outdoor gear? Learn how to darn a sock, how to clean walking boots and how to wash a down jacket..

How to fix a zipper

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