Ideal Fastener Corp.

WATER RESISTANT ZIPPERSWATER RESISTANT ZIPPERS Hydropel™ is the revolutionary new zipper backed by 70 years of the IDEAL Fastener Corporation’s expertise. It encompasses superior water repellency that is available in over 600 colors. Super flexible, 100% breathable, and anti-wicking to assure no moisture transfer in either direction, Hydropel™ is the choice for all performance wear. Now available in matte and high gloss finishes.

DEPENDABLE. DURABLE. STRONG. As suppliers to the U.S. Armed Forces, Canadian Armed Forces, NATO troops, and NASA, IDEAL’s innovative zippers perform under the most rigorous conditions. We feature a diverse selection of specialized zippers and pulls that meet demanding government contract and protective clothing specifications. Technologically advanced options include durable zippers that are resistant to heat, water, and corrosion. Additionally, IDEAL’s experts are well-equipped to customize zippers to tackle a variety of application-specific stress factors. CHALLENGE-READY OPTIONS Nomex Zippers for fire and chemical retardant applications Meet and exceed NFPA standards for protective clothingequipment including firefighting, emergency services, and uniforms DuPont Delrin® Injected Molded Zippers Meet and exceed all US Coast Guard Standards for personal floatation devices Quick Release Breakaway Zippers – specially designed for the military during WWII for firefighter and chemical suits Hydropel™ Zippers offer superior water repellency for outerwear, sleeping bags, and tents Flexible, 100% breathable, and anti-wicking to assure no moisture transfer in either direction

AUTOMOTIVE ZIPPERS DURABLE. DEPENDABLE. STRONG. Developing durable zippers geared for rigorous every day use is what IDEAL does best. Our zippers go into a variety of items found in the home and on the road. Providing premier luggage manufacturers with quality zippers worthy of their ware’s lifetime guarantees - with superior results that leave our competitors behind in the Weisenbeck Abrasion Test* - we feature a selection of patented zippers that resist thread abrasion and combat zipper pull breaks. Equally high-performing IDEAL zippers are used by leading automobile seating and upholstered furniture manufacturers alike. FURNITURE ZIPPERS Special products designed for use in upholstered furniture and cushions, pillow covers, and mattress covers AUTOMOBILE ZIPPERS Detroit-based dedicated automotive sales team LUGGAGE ZIPPERS Patented TAC™ Thermally Fused Abrasion Resistant #8 chain with lifelong “abrasion resistance” guarantee Patented OMEGA™ sliders with replaceable pull tab system Patent MAKO™ sliders with replaceable pull tab system (*Note: IDEAL’s patented TAC™ withstands thousands of passes in Weisenbeck Testing with no abrasion whatsoever while competitors’ zippers experience abrasion at just 20 passes.)

ZIPPERS FOR CHILDREN TESTED. SAFE. COMPLIANT. Long dedicated to safety even before regulatory requirements were set in place, IDEAL provides children’s wear companies with fully compliant products adhering to today’s safety guidelines. All seven of our plants feature in-house test labs to assure our children’s zippers meet all U.S. and European product safety standards. The safety of our children’s line is equally matched by our variety of creative, fashionable zipper pulls so your designs always maintain their uniqueness and integrity. SAFETY In-house test labs at all plants CPSIA compliant* Large selection of zippers & sliders that meetexceed ASTM F963 torque requirements Plastic U Type Top Stops and Welded Bottom Stops available on coil zippers SELECTION Large selection of CPSIA compliant children’s zippers Fashion-forward zipper pull options in an array of sizes and finishes Colors and custom tapes for every children’s application

Luxury Hook & Eye Tapes for Intimate Apparel IDEAL FLEXFIT IDEAL, well known for zipper manufacturing, is also a leading manufacturer of Hook & Eye Tape and Underwires for the Intimate Apparel industry. In addition to producing standard Hook & Eye Tape, IDEAL is the leader in specialluxury Hook & Eye tape applications, offering a variety of patented products that turn the bra closure into a true comfort closure. FLEXFIT HOOK & EYE TAPE This truly revolutionary Hook & Eye Tape takes comfort to a new level: IDEAL’s FLEXFIT Hook & Eye Tape is sensuously soft to the touch. This miraculously comfortable Eye tape stretches and retracts, moving with your every movement. FLEXFIT multi-directional stretch helps to keep the bra back in place. FLEXFIT padding makes the bra back comfortable all day. FLEXFIT feels soft and smooth. FLEXFIT has soft edges. Available in all custom colors and sizes. Patented; protected by many US Patents. SOFTEDGE HOOK & EYE TAPE WITH FOAM Soft lycra-type back, inverted-sealed edges and interior foam padding cushions the back for extra comfort all contributing to SOFTEDGE's superior quality. The Eye tape is printable, allowing all branding and label information to be directly imprinted on the tape. Available in all custom colors and sizes. Patented. SOFTEDGE HOOK & EYE TAPE is also available without the Foam insert.

INNOVATIVE. RUGGED. RELIABLE. Strong, durable zippers are essential for industrial workwear. IDEAL offers a variety of technically advanced zippers designedengineered specifically for the rigourous demands of our workwear customers. Meeting the needs of major work wear brands and emergency gear manufacturers for decades, we have developed a diverse selection of specialized zippers and pulls, and are well-equipped to customize a zipper to any application. Whether the requirement is durability to industrial laundering, resistance to heat, water, corrosion or a host of other demands, IDEAL has the answer. HIGH PERFOMANCE OPTIONS IDEAL Nomex® zippers for fire and chemical retardant applications MeetExceed NFPA standards for protective clothingequipment including firefighting, emergency services and work uniforms Available in #4.5, #5, #10 brass and #5, #10 DuPont Delrin® injected molded zippers (which meet and exceed all US Coast Guard Standards for personal floatation devices) Quick Release Breakaway zippers for firefighter and chemical suits KEY CONSIDERATIONS Work Environment Fabric Weight