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Zipper: Replacing Bottom Zipper Box?

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:31:40 -0700

Is there anyway of repairing or replacing the bottom box of the plastic coil zipper of my Patagonia Nano Puff jacket? Can I do it or do I need to send it back for repairs?

⟐ Answered January 23, 2026 at 1:31 MST

Zipper: Is my zipper ruined?

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:42:27 -0700

My dog chewed the plastic side at the base of the right side of my zipper. I am unable to slide the zipper through that side of the jacket. How can I fix it?

Zipper: Jacket puma Zip broken on jacket

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 07:52:43 -0700

Can you find this a joint which has been rolled like the weather protected garmins

⟐ Edited July 12, 2025 at 7:52 MST

Zipper: My Nano puff jacket is getting difficult to engage zipper & start zip

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 07:25:26 -0700

Zipper does not easily engage anymore & start zipping up, teeth all appear fine & the bottom is not excessively worn or frayed

⟐ Answered August 03, 2024 at 7:25 MST

Zipper: Patagonia zip bottom box fell off

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:55:03 -0700

Hi,
I have a Patagonia Nano Puff hoodie - this precise jacket :

Patagonia Men's Nano Puff® Hoody
Item number is ITEM:84700SP13885657518715

The bottom stop has fallen off the zip and I have lost it unfortunately. Are you able to refer me to the exact bottom stop I need to replace it? I can then follow the instructions in this video from Arcteryx: FIXED: Replacing Bottom Box - YouTube
I have the zipper slider still which has the identification number YKK45c.

Many thanks,
James

⟐ Answered July 13, 2022 at 16:55 MST

Zipper: How to reattach a zipper that became unglued to the pocket hole?

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 08:34:19 -0700

Hi,

I have a pair of backcountry guide ski pants. I put them in the dryer for a few minutes and the two zippers for the two front pockets became completely unglued from the pant fabric. So now it is just two open holes where the pockets used to be. Regular old fabric glue has not worked to keep them reattached. Any ideas?

Thanks,

Josh

⟐ Commented October 11, 2020 at 8:34 MST

Zipper: Where can I get a new slide?

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 18:46:01 -0700

I have a Patagonia fleece jacket that has a broken zipper slide; the pull tab came off. Where can I get a new slide that fits my jacket so I can follow your instructions for replacing it?

⟐ Commented June 12, 2020 at 18:46 MST

Zipper: A zipper found on clothing and gear to keep everything zipped up!

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 01:25:33 -0700

⟐ Answered June 10, 2020 at 1:25 MST

Zipper: The zipper end of my sweater jacket came off.

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 08:19:03 -0700

Can the metal end on the side which the slider is attached, be replaced?

It holds the other straight end of the zipper to prevent separating of the zipper.

⟐ Answer accepted March 08, 2020 at 8:19 MST

Zipper: Insert Pin on Zipper Fell off!

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 17:41:40 -0700

The insert pin on my zipper fell off. Its the piece that plugs into the boxpin before zipping your jacket. Help?

Thanks!

⟐ Answer accepted August 12, 2019 at 17:41 MST

Zipper: How do I find the zipper slider replacement parts?

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 04:53:19 -0700

I live in Anchorage, AK. I have two down jackets that need to have the sliders replaced. Watched the video. Ready to fix them. Just need the sliders. One is a boy's hi loft down sweater hoodie from last year. One is a women's nano-puff down jacket. Both appear to be 4.5 ykk sliders. Can't find the slider or stop in Anchorage. Looked online. Found only one vendor with the appropriate sliders. They sell a 2-pack for $0.49. Until.... what always nails us Alaskans. SHIPPING. They want to charge me $19 to ship a 50 cent part. So either I pay $10 and ship both coats back to Patagonia. Or, perhaps Patagonia could ship me the zipper slider replacement parts as specified above. Please!

⟐ Answer accepted November 08, 2018 at 4:53 MST

Zipper: How do I request a replacement zipper zlider?

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:06:41 -0700

I have a worn slider on a Patagonia winter jacket zipper. I'm not sure of the product name - it's a recycled women's hooded winter jacket (brown), purchased around 2010 from a retailer. How do I request the specific zipper slider and zipper stop to make this repair myself? Thank you!

⟐ Edited October 04, 2018 at 16:06 MST

Zipper: Zip came off and I can't reach the end of the zip

Sat, 23 Jun 2018 07:11:59 -0700

I have this bag, and the zip came off I tried to find the end but but the hole is too small to reach properly so that I can re-attach it properly

⟐ Answered June 23, 2018 at 7:11 MST

Zipper: My zipper on my red down jacket needs repairing.

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:46:08 -0700

Hi there,

My 3 year old red down jacket zipper is stuck half way up. Love this jacket and would like to get it repaired. Is this possible? I am here in Kamloops, BC, Canada

⟐ Edited March 04, 2024 at 11:46 MST

Zipper: Zipper came off the rails

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 09:32:26 -0700

Zipper came off but purse zipper is still closed. How do I reattach zip part

⟐ Answer accepted August 17, 2016 at 9:32 MST

Zipper: My zipper is broken; how can I fix it?

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:23:05 -0700

My zipper is broken; how can I fix it?

⟐ Commented August 15, 2016 at 23:23 MST

Zipper: My zipper came competely off my jacket?

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:04:37 -0700

When I unzipped my plastic zipper, it came competely off of the jacket. How do I get it back on?

⟐ Commented August 15, 2016 at 23:04 MST

Zipper: How to fix pants coil zipper that opens after pulling the cursor?

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 03:16:58 -0700

I've read the guide on how to fix a zipper that opens when the slider is pulled, but it requires that the two halves of the zipper can be separated.

I have the problem on a pair of trekking pants, and the two halves are kept together by the zipper box. The problem is the halves comes open right after the zipper box!

Is there any way I can fix it or should I replace the entire zipper?

Zipper: Broke Zipper, needs replacement.

Fri, 30 Jan 2015 12:54:57 -0700

The zipper of the pocket on my vest broke in half. I need a replacement.

Zipper: 20 year old Patagonia ski shell

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:31:47 -0700

The zipper tab on the front zipper of my all time favorite ski garment is finally wearing out. Now mind you, this thing owes you or me nothing, as it's done me proud on many a trail and mountain.

I can still zip it carefully, but's days are numbered.

The jacket is medium purple/dark purple, shell style, with chest pockets, velcro sleeves, and a permanent hood. It has a waist bungee, and it fits me better than any other I've tried. Brilliant.

So, please - can you fix him? Now that I think about it, it dates to the 80's - Brick Wheels in Traverse City, MI.

⟐ Edited October 04, 2018 at 16:31 MST