Trousers Zips

Recently I have had a new complete wardrobe and noticed how short trousers zips have become, I have a job going for a wee wee as I cannot get zips down far enough.

Have you noticed this cheap con?

I think you're just boasting Stormee.

Zips on women's jeans and trousers are ridiculously short - in fact, they're hardly worth having on some of them. Mind you, a lot of them are halfway down your arse anyway.

Raggamuffin wrote:I think you're just boasting Stormee.

Zips on women's jeans and trousers are ridiculously short - in fact, they're hardly worth having on some of them. Mind you, a lot of them are halfway down your arse anyway.

No comment in case of stampede, Miss Ragga. lol

Stormee wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:I think you're just boasting Stormee.

Zips on women's jeans and trousers are ridiculously short - in fact, they're hardly worth having on some of them. Mind you, a lot of them are halfway down your arse anyway.

No comment in case of stampede, Miss Ragga. lol

I think that's very unlikely in my case Mr Stormee.

Watch ya don't get the boy pinched in there.

I'm a big fan of Levi's 501s. Buttons are best.

Levi's are the best jeans around, no doubt.

Zips are shorter on hipster trousers, if you wear a higher waist band (like on high waisted fitted skirts and jeans) then the Zips are longer.

Mind the little one Storm, you don't want a tiny
accident

I don't like jeans. I used to, but I can't find any good ones these days. I'm probably too mean to pay a lot.

eddie wrote:Levi's are the best jeans around, no doubt.

Zips are shorter on hipster trousers, if you wear a higher waist band (like on high waisted fitted skirts and jeans) then the Zips are longer.

Mind the little one Storm, you don't want a tiny
accident

I've noticed that zips are still quite short even on trousers with a higher waist band these days.

Raggamuffin wrote:

eddie wrote:Levi's are the best jeans around, no doubt.

Zips are shorter on hipster trousers, if you wear a higher waist band (like on high waisted fitted skirts and jeans) then the Zips are longer.

Mind the little one Storm, you don't want a tiny
accident

I've noticed that zips are still quite short even on trousers with a higher waist band these days.

Most things are crap quality, especially zips, unless you pay a lot.
I'd rather buy one expensive pair of jeans than four cheap pairs, they just last longer and save you money in the long run.

eddie wrote:

Raggamuffin wrote:

I've noticed that zips are still quite short even on trousers with a higher waist band these days.

Most things are crap quality, especially zips, unless you pay a lot.
I'd rather buy one expensive pair of jeans than four cheap pairs, they just last longer and save you money in the long run.

I gave all my jeans to charity as none of them were very comfortable. I don't plan on replacing them though - they just all seem too stiff.

I would have thought somerthing stiif between the legs would be just what you want Ragga

Yep, you gotta make sure it's safely tucked away before you pull the zipper up otherwise it's aaaaargh

I think it's the lower waistbands -- that makes sense, I've seen the same thing.

Overall quality wise, clothing has gotten really bad. I have some older T-shirts and the fabric is so much thicker than on newer shirts.

Of course, we just accept it because corporations have us over a barrel ...

Ben_Reilly wrote:I think it's the lower waistbands -- that makes sense, I've seen the same thing.

Overall quality wise, clothing has gotten really bad. I have some older T-shirts and the fabric is so much thicker than on newer shirts.

Of course, we just accept it because corporations have us over a barrel ...

That's exactly it.

Ben_Reilly wrote:Overall quality wise, clothing has gotten really bad. I have some older T-shirts and the fabric is so much thicker than on newer shirts.

Of course, we just accept it because corporations have us over a barrel ...

That's the reason why I like Levi-Strauss clothing.  It's all made in North America--primarily in the US, but some in northern Mexico, along the border where they can keep a close eye on the manufacturing process.  The rest of this shit is shipped out from Korea, Cambodia, Pakistan, Brazil, in South America, and China, China, China.

Besides cheap labor, there's no quality control in those places.  Duh...they are third-world countries, who say, Wah...quality who???  Here, drink some turpentine.  

It' a wonder you didn't mention England.

nicko wrote:It' a wonder you didn't mention England.

England, Scotland and Italy...maybe France, are known for their garment industries. But they are not the common, everyday clothing.

With Levis, we're talking about down and dirty, usable stuff.

Sarcasm goes right over your head!

Original Quill wrote:

Ben_Reilly wrote:Overall quality wise, clothing has gotten really bad. I have some older T-shirts and the fabric is so much thicker than on newer shirts.

Of course, we just accept it because corporations have us over a barrel ...

That's the reason why I like Levi-Strauss clothing.  It's all made in North America--primarily in the US, but some in northern Mexico, along the border where they can keep a close eye on the manufacturing process.  The rest of this shit is shipped out from Korea, Cambodia, Pakistan, Brazil, in South America, and China, China, China.

Besides cheap labor, there's no quality control in those places.  Duh...they are third-world countries, who say, Wah...quality who???  Here, drink some turpentine.  

same product quality controlled add 10% to price. (literally out of the box the only difference is the 'brand' decal)
that's the difference between Coles and Kmart here, Kmart doesn't do quality control but have a good returns policy (very easy for store credit)  Both are owned by same company, Coles Inc. 
So Save 10% by doing quality control yourself.

and a lot of Fabric goods come from Bangladesh

veya_victaous wrote:

Original Quill wrote:

That's the reason why I like Levi-Strauss clothing.  It's all made in North America--primarily in the US, but some in northern Mexico, along the border where they can keep a close eye on the manufacturing process.  The rest of this shit is shipped out from Korea, Cambodia, Pakistan, Brazil, in South America, and China, China, China.

Besides cheap labor, there's no quality control in those places.  Duh...they are third-world countries, who say, Wah...quality who???  Here, drink some turpentine.  

same product quality controlled add 10% to price. (literally out of the box the only difference is the 'brand' decal)
that's the difference between Coles and Kmart here, Kmart doesn't do quality control but have a good returns policy (very easy for store credit)  Both are owned by same company, Coles Inc. 
So Save 10% by doing quality control yourself.

and a lot of Fabric goods come from Bangladesh

They come from everywhere.  

But only those made in America have the quality.  Yes, the price is higher, but the quality is so much better.  You are wrong to say quality is the same.  That's what brought this issue up: How come clothes no longer fit?  

Clothes made in America have at least a half-size on those from 3rd-world countries, because the latter try to cheat on materials.  Clothes made in America fit the body better, because the 3rd-world countries, again, sacrifice fit in order to use less material.  American clothes use superior dyes, buckles, and even things like shoelaces and rivets.  Everything is better.

Levi-Strauss, being a San Francisco company, has been my client.  I know their operation inside-and-out...where their factories are, what they do, where, and how they assure quality.  Levis, I admit, does own other companies, such as Dockers and Denizen, but the Levi brand is strictly American. And Dockers and Denizen ain't bad, neither.

clothes don't fit cause they aren't made for American build any more.

You're kidding your self if you think the quality is better for the dollar. NEVER heard anyone say anything good about US clothing. France and Italy yes they are know in the west for good stuff, But out of Asia it is all about how much you pay, cheap or good depends on how much you pay. simple as that. US company are using cheapest material and cheapest labor. And Probably buying the goods and not doing Quality control (which is not included in the cost from China You have to pay extra and US companies Choose not to)

I can Buy an Asian Made pair of jean better than Any Levi for half the price of Levi I can also buy a cheap ass pair of jeans out of Asia for a fifth the price of Levi...  This is why Asian Manufacturing is Dominating. No one can compete with the 'range of Quality' they can pump out the cheap but Pay them double and You get Better than the even more expensive western manufactured goods.

Story about a clothes company that sounds pretty good: http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2012/12/american_giant_hoodie_this_is_the_greatest_sweatshirt_known_to_man.html?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium={site}&utm_campaign=slate2012

veya_victaous wrote:clothes don't fit cause they aren't made for American build any more.

You're kidding your self if you think the quality is better for the dollar. NEVER heard anyone say anything good about US clothing. France and Italy yes they are know in the west for good stuff, But out of Asia it is all about how much you pay, cheap or good depends on how much you pay. simple as that. US company are using cheapest material and cheapest labor. And Probably buying the goods and not doing Quality control (which is not included in the cost from China You have to pay extra and US companies Choose not to)

I can Buy an Asian Made pair of jean better than Any Levi for half the price of Levi I can also buy a cheap ass pair of jeans out of Asia for a fifth the price of Levi...  This is why Asian Manufacturing is Dominating. No one can compete with the 'range of Quality' they can pump out the cheap but Pay them double and You get Better than the even more expensive western manufactured goods.

They do for me. Levis always fit and feel better.

Amazing how trouser zips can create so much discussion. Can we discus skirt zips after this.

Slave labour.

Skirt zips are easy, it's Bra straps that give me trouble!

nicko wrote:Skirt zips are easy,   it's Bra straps that give me trouble!

Get the kind that snap in the front. Much easier, although in my day I was pretty expert at reaching around with the 'single-hand' unsnap: lay thumb and forefinger on the fabric, and pull together. Zippo!!

With the invention and popularity of fabrics with an inbuilt elastication in them.....who needs zips anymore.

I did try that Quill,   but I never got the hang of it.
I used to "up and under" but it cut off the blood supply to my hand!

nicko wrote:I did try that Quill,   but I never got the hang of it.
I used to "up and under" but it cut off the blood supply to my hand!

It takes practice. Like getting to Carnegie Hall...practice, practice, practice.

It's all in the touch. Lightly! Just lay your thumb and forefinger along the fabric, and then gently apply the muscles to bring the two together. Don't push. Nothing should be forced. Remember...gently and deftly, and poof! it's undone.

Tried that on the wife,  my face is still sore!!!

Original Quill wrote:

nicko wrote:Skirt zips are easy,   it's Bra straps that give me trouble!

Get the kind that snap in the front.  Much easier, although in my day I was pretty expert at reaching around with the 'single-hand' unsnap: lay thumb and forefinger on the fabric, and pull together. Zippo!!    

Never had that problem. Women used to rip my clothes off and then their own and jump on me.

All it took were these words delivered with my Scottish accent and it was game on.

The name is Bru - Irn Bru

Irn Bru wrote:

Original Quill wrote:

Get the kind that snap in the front.  Much easier, although in my day I was pretty expert at reaching around with the 'single-hand' unsnap: lay thumb and forefinger on the fabric, and pull together. Zippo!!    

Never had that problem. Women used to rip my clothes off and then their own and jump on me.

All it took were these words delivered with my Scottish accent and it was game on.

The name is Bru - Irn Bru

Hmmm... Gives new meaning for Jack the (Scot) zipper.

Original Quill wrote:

Irn Bru wrote:

Original Quill wrote:

Get the kind that snap in the front.  Much easier, although in my day I was pretty expert at reaching around with the 'single-hand' unsnap: lay thumb and forefinger on the fabric, and pull together. Zippo!!    

Never had that problem. Women used to rip my clothes off and then their own and jump on me.

All it took were these words delivered with my Scottish accent and it was game on.

The name is Bru - Irn Bru

Hmmm...  Gives new meaning for Jack the (Scot) zipper.  

Shouldn't that be Jock the Zipper Quill?

Irn Bru wrote:

Original Quill wrote:

Hmmm...  Gives new meaning for Jack the (Scot) zipper.  

Shouldn't that be Jock the Zipper Quill?

MUCH BETTER! Didn't think of that.

Stormee wrote:Slave labour.

What the right wing has been fighting for ever since it formed.

An amusing little post still ben steps in and makes it political!

If a zip becomes stiff, jerky, lubricate it by rubbing a birthday cake candle up and down it a few times, defy helps.

My mate used oil and ruined his suit. lol

Soap [wet]  is good.