Zipper Pull Replacement
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Last updated on Aug 6, 2026
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓A zipper pull is a piece of cording or ribbon that attaches to a zipper slider to make it easier to grab on to - especially while wearing mittens or gloves!
This guide will demonstrate how to attach a new pull when it has gone missing or become damaged.
Read through the entire guide before starting the repair, and gather the necessary tools and materials. While Patagonia-specific materials are ideal, they are not required. Patagonia replacement parts can be obtained by calling or messaging Patagonia Customer Service.
Alternatively, Patagonia products can be taken to a local retail store for repair evaluation or sent in to Patagonia through their mail-in repair service.
Let's get fixing!
WARNING! Small Parts. Patagonia does not recommend conducting these repairs on garments intended for children age 2 or under. Instead, we recommend return of the product for professional repair services.
What you need
Tools
Video Overview
Zipper pull replacement overview.
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If you need to remove a damaged zipper pull, skip to Step 6.
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Locate the zipper slider that is missing a pull. The slider has a tab with two holes, one where the tab is attached to the slider body and one at the end of the tab.
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Pinch the paracord end of the pull and slide it into the tab hole that's closer to the slider.
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Pull the paracord through the tab hole.
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Pinch the paracord end of the pull and thread it through the other hole on the slider tab, the one furthest from the slider body.
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Thread the rubber end of the paracord pull through the loop emerging from the slider tab.
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While holding the slider, pull the rubber end of the zipper pull to tighten it. The zipper pull is now inserted and should lay flat on the slider tab.
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To take off a damaged zipper pull, do these same steps in reverse.
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Discard the damaged pull responsibly.
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