Video: How to Replace a Zipper Slider
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Last updated on Aug 6, 2026
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Introduction
Learn how to properly replace a zipper slider.
WARNING! Small Parts. Patagonia does not recommend conducting these repairs on garments intended for children age 3 or under. Instead, we recommend return of the product for professional repair services.
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Any suggestions for where to buy new zipper top stops?
Emily Mason-Osann - Reply Share
I have the same question. Where can I get the pieces I need? My zipper slider fell off the bottom of my jacket, too, and so I do not know exactly which one to replace it with (even if I knew where to buy it!)
Melodie Stenger - Reply Share
Same problem here. The zipper slider fell off the bottom of the jacket. Is it even possible to get replacement parts for a zipper?
tquaif - Reply Share
I found everything I needed on sailrite.com. Good luck with your repair.
Karen Libby - Reply Share
Now I need to find a top stop and a replacement zipper, and that snipper tool.
nick strauss - Reply Share