Happy National Zipper Day and Giveaway!

So today, April 29, is the Centennial Anniversary of the Zipper!  It was established because a Swedish-born scientist Gideon Sundback was issued a patented for his "hookless Fastner" on April 29, 1913. 

Here are some fun Zipper Facts:

The U.S. Army was one of the first users of the zipper, applying them to a variety of uniform parts and gear. 

Yoshida Kogyo Kabushibibaisha is the world's largest zipper manufacturer. You are likely to see "YKK" engraved on many of your own zippers.

The world's longest zipper can be found at the hotel in Fort Lauderdale's Executive Airport. It measures 6,000 feet long and was commissioned as a publicity stunt for the hotel's nightclub, "Zippers." 

So to recognize National Zipper Day for our readers, we are having a give away: 4 awesome zippers!!!  To enter just leave a comment telling us about your favorite zipper project.  A winner will be drawn and announced on the end of Friday (May 3rd) Our Giveaway is now closed and the winner has been notified. Thanks to everyone who played along!

Our four awesome zippers we're giving away!

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