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〜 Nagoya zipper manufacturer that produces WALDES® zippers 〜

Founded in 1953, we are dedicated to metal zippers and manufacture WALDES® zippers featuring 100% cotton thread tape specifications and using traditional power looms. We are a group of zipper enthusiasts creating carefully crafted zippers, handmade one by one in ways that even the most advanced machines cannot replicate. Official website

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W-DT WALDES® Donut Tack Button 14mm/17mm
W-DTWALDES® Donut Tack Button 14mm/17mm
W-13ST WALDES® 13-star Tack Button 17mm
W-13STWALDES® 13-star Tack Button 17mm
W-DKS WALDES® Donut Arabesque Star Button 17mm
W-DKSWALDES® Donut Arabesque Star Button 17mm
W-T WALDES® Tack Button 14mm/17mm
W-TWALDES® Tack Button 14mm/17mm
WALDES-TAPE WALDES® Power Loom Tape
WALDES-TAPEWALDES® Power Loom Tape
W-A2CH A-2 Collar Hook Set (Eyelet 6mm/8mm)
W-A2CHA-2 Collar Hook Set (Eyelet 6mm/8mm)
W-GIB GI Buckle 16mm/20mm/26mm
W-GIBGI Buckle 16mm/20mm/26mm
W-ALB Aluminum Button (10/11.5/13/15/18mm)
W-ALBAluminum Button (10/11.5/13/15/18mm)
W-CUR WALDES® Copper Rivet 9/13mm
W-CURWALDES® Copper Rivet 9/13mm
FD-W-T-17 W-T Tack Button 17MM Die
FD-W-T-17W-T Tack Button 17MM Die
W-FT FT Prong Buckle
W-FTFT Prong Buckle
W-HR WALDES® Hidden Rivet
W-HRWALDES® Hidden Rivet
W-2BHB 2-line Feed 25mm/30mm/35mm/40mm
W-2BHB2-line Feed 25mm/30mm/35mm/40mm
NO1 WALDES® Claw-Style Hook Fastener 15mm
NO1WALDES® Claw-Style Hook Fastener 15mm
W-SJ S Clasp
W-SJS Clasp
W-2PSB25 2-prong Tubular Prong Buckle 25mm
W-2PSB252-prong Tubular Prong Buckle 25mm
W-KR Buckle 25-1
W-KRBuckle 25-1
W-2PB25 Double-prong Buckle 25mm, Iron
W-2PB25Double-prong Buckle 25mm, Iron
W-DCB DC Buckle 25mm/38mm
W-DCBDC Buckle 25mm/38mm
W-OBH OB Hook, Wire Diameter 2.5mm
W-OBHOB Hook, Wire Diameter 2.5mm
W-B56 B56
W-B56B56
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How to Choose Zippers from Asahi Fastener

At Asahi Fastener, we mainly handle WALDES zippers, along with buckles, rings, press fasteners, eyelets, buttons, and hooks. Zippers can be selected to suit the design, from metal materials such as nickel silver and brass to tape materials such as cotton and polyester.

Nickel silver is a silver-white alloy whose main components are copper, zinc, and nickel, and it is used for the teeth of metal zippers. Cotton is suitable when you want to make use of its absorbency and soft feel against the skin, while polyester is ideal when strength, dimensional stability, and quick-drying properties are important. Two way separator zippers are suitable for outerwear and other items that need to open and close from the hem side as well. For attaching press fasteners and eyelets, choose a setting tool for crimping the parts.

This introduction was written by AI based on product data, reviews and the ApparelX Wiki.

Asahi Fastener products by the numbers

Materials (number of items)
Nickel Silver77 itemsCotton69 itemsPolyester48 itemsBrass47 itemsTombac21 itemsAluminum9 itemsIron3 itemsZinc2 items
1 more types
Some items contain more than one material, so the totals do not match the number of items.
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Zipper 118 items, Buckles And Rings 34 items, Press Fasteners And Eyelets 18 items, Buttons 6 items, Hook 2 items, 1 more
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Picks from makers and suppliers

(2 reviews)
Supplier's PickJan 22, 2026
Among WALDES zippers, the more attractive antique gold two-way cotton zipper!
Recently in Korea, as the popularity of vintage sewing supplies has been rising, more and more people have come to prefer vintage zippers as well. Among them, the antique gold zipper, with its very attractive zipper teeth color, can be used for outerwear and bags. Also, recently it has become trendy to add design features to outerwear with two-way zippers, and since this zipper is vintage yet visually appealing in design, I recommend it. However, care is needed when post-processing after sewing the zipper. (We recommend not applying strong processing!) Recently in Korea, as the popularity of vintage sewing supplies has been rising, more and more people have come to prefer vintage zippers as well.
Among them, the antique gold zipper, with its very attractive zipper teeth color, can be used for outerwear and bags.
Also, recently it has become trendy to add design features to outerwear with two-way zippers, and since this zipper is vintage yet visually appealing in design, I recommend it.

However, care is needed when post-processing after sewing the zipper.
(We recommend not applying strong processing!)

Why not try using this zipper, which lets you feel the charm of vintage details such as the changing color of the zipper teeth over time?
5-AG-CO-MR WALDES® Vintage Zipper Antique Gold Size 5 Cotton Tape Two Way Separator ›
Supplier's PickDec 12, 2025
One-of-a-kind zipper with a vintage feel
Since the elements are size 8, the zipper itself naturally has a strong presence and a substantial feel, and the 81WD pull tab is engraved in fine detail, with the WALDES logo serving as an accent as well.
Looking closely at the elements, you can also see subtle color variations, giving it the impression of having been used for many years. Highly recommended for those who pay attention to the details and are looking for a zipper that stands apart from the rest!
8-AG-E-OR WALDES® Vintage Zipper Antique Gold Size 8 Polyester Tape Open ›

Frequently asked questions

QIs it possible to purchase only the slider for WALDES zippers?
You can purchase them only if they are to be attached to WALDES zippers purchased from us. Please contact us via the inquiry page.
QIs it possible to change the top stop of the WALDES zipper to a box stop?
It is possible. When placing your order, please write in the remarks field which zipper you would like to have the top stop changed to a U-shaped stop. An additional charge will apply due to the change. We will inform you separately of the payment for the price difference.
QIs 1P of Asahi Fastener’s Neoba Button supplied as one set?
Yes, it is supplied as one set with shank.
QI selected Lead Time Priority (custom production), but what does custom length processing from longer stock mean?
As for zipper inventory, products other than 2CHC concealed zippers are not stocked in the exact length you specify. For made-to-order production, we can process a longer zipper to make it, which shortens the delivery time but increases the unit price. If you want it processed from longer stock and need it right away, please select "Delivery priority (higher unit price)."

The article below is about coil zippers, but it also explains zipper inventory.
https://apparelx-news.jp/apparel-material/zipper/coil-fastener
QI want to place an order for a color or slider that is not listed on the product page. What should I do?
If you enter your preferred color and slider in the zipper memo field when placing your order, we will make the change and arrange it for you.
Ask on the support page ›

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