YKK FLEXFix®
FLEXFix® is a revolutionary plastic snap which achieves more freedom in form, colors and design.
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18th YKK Fastening Awards
Each year, YKK hosts the YKK Fastening Awards, a fashion design contest for fashion design students studying in Japan focused on fastening products such as zippers, hook & loop fasteners, buckles,...
YKK Canada carries out sustainable manufacturing practices to reduce its environmental footprint
The three R's, reduce, reuse and recycle, play a major role in YKK Canada's sustainable manufacturing practices as the company conserves natural resources, landfill space and energy.
YKK Corporation sponsors Arts of Fashion Foundation’s International Competition
On Sunday December 16th and Monday December 17th, the Arts of Fashion Foundation, a San Francisco-based fashion education 501 (C)(3) non-profit, held the 2018 Symposium which culminated with the...
YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. Snap & Button Products applies recycling practices to help preserve the environment
YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. Snap & Button Products has an extensive recycling/reuse program, and has developed green element finishes for its snaps and buttons, which help to reduce its water usage.
The YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. Anaheim, California facility runs completely on solar power
This article talks about the YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. Anaheim, California facility installing solar panels on its roof, which has resulted in a CO2 offset of 896 tons per year.
The YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. National Manufacturing Center in Macon, Georgia implements sustainable manufacturing processes
This article talks about how YKK (U.S.A.) Inc.'s building automation system, TREND, has helped the company reduce its gas, water and electrical consumption and save money.
YKK USA’s Field Technology Center takes YKK’s environmental pledge to heart
This article talks about The YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. Field Tech Center's recycling and energy saving programs which are designed to protect the environment.
0:51YKK METALUXE® Tough
The new high strength metal look zipper, now available in METALUXE® product line. Special Y-ZiP® element design provides higher strength favorable for bag applications.
1:07YKK QuickFree® Kids version
QuickFree® is our new product which has both Smart Insertion & Quick Release function in one zipper.
YKK (U.S.A.) Inc.’s Business Process Excellence pillar helps improve the company’s business process and employee engagement
This article talks about how YKK (U.S.A.) Inc.'s Business Process Excellence pillar improves business processes and employee engagement.
YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. reaches $2 million in savings through its Total Productive Maintenance program
This article talks about how YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. saved $ 2 million through its Total Productive Maintenance program and how it improves productivity and q
QuickFree® receives Prime Minister’s Award, top prize in 12th Kids Design Award
In an award ceremony on September 25, 2018, YKK Corporation received the Prime Minister’s Award, the top prize in 12th Kids Design Award organized by the Kids Design Kids Design Association in...
YKK's Global Marketing employees discuss their roles and what working for YKK means to them
If you are considering a career in global marketing, this interview with YKK's global marketing employees offers great advice concerning the global marketing field.
YKK Canada Inc. celebrates 50th Anniversary
YKK Canada’s 50th anniversary celebration took place last month in Montreal, Canada. The event was attended by long-time friends of the company, community leaders and YKK’s leadership team. The...
YKK QuickFree® wins 12th Kids Design Award
YKK's QuickFree® zipper enables small children to open and close the zipper due to the its improved operability and its release function.
Jeans manufacturers and Berkeley scientists discover new ways to make earth-friendly blue jeans
Ingredient Brands Add Value to End Products
In a recent article in Forbes, “What ‘Ingredient Brands’ Are And Why They’re Important,” Richard Kestenbaum writes about how the use of ingredient brands can help a brand communicate the quality...
Apparel industry leaders take steps to be more sustainable and socially ethical