History of the Zipper
Elias Howe Jr.
Max Wolff
Max Wolff invents the spiral zipper in Moscow.
Whitcomb Judson
Whitcomb Judson invents a hook fastener for shoes, which is often called the "first zipper
Gideon Sundback
Gideon Sundback, a Swedish-born engineer, develops a zipper using metal teeth instead of hooks and eyes.
Sundback
Sundback's patented invention is the forerunner of the modern brass toothed zipper.
B. F. Goodrich Company
B. F. Goodrich Company uses Sundback's fastener for rubber boots and begins calling it a zipper because of the "zip" sound it makes when fastened.
Winterhalter
Sundback sells his rights to Martin Othmar Winterhalter, who adds ribs and grooves to the zipper.
The U.S. Navy equips windproof flying suits with slide fasteners
Slide fasteners appear on clothing for both men and women.
Femina Tex Fab
Founded in 2016, Femina Tex Fab is a major manufacturer and supplier of CFC Nylon and Polyester Zippers, based in Surat, Gujarat.