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    The zipper was patented in 1917 by Gideon Sundback as the "Separable Fastener" and was initially used for practical purposes like fastening soldiers' boots and gear in World War I. While the fashion industry was initially reluctant to adopt zippers, preferring traditional fasteners, its use began growing in the 1930s due to a successful marketing campaign. Comprising two fabric strips with embedded teeth that are opened and closed by a slider, the zipper's simple yet effective design has revolutionized clothing and many other items.

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    The Zipper, An Everyday Item We Scarcely Give A Second Thought, Revolutionized Clothing and Countless Other Items in Ways Few Inventions Have. Patented in 1917 by Gideon Sundback, An Electrical en

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    The zipper, an everyday item we scarcely give a second thought, revolutionized clothing and

    countless other items in ways few inventions have. Patented in 1917 by Gideon Sundback, an
    electrical engineer, the zipper was initially named the "Separable Fastener." Its introduction
    wasn't for fashion, but for practicality; its first widespread use was in World War I for
    fastening soldiers' boots and gear.

    Yet, the zipper's journey into mainstream fashion and its current ubiquitous status was not
    instantaneous. Initially, the fashion industry was reluctant to adopt zippers, favoring more
    traditional means of fastening garments like buttons, hooks, and laces. It wasn't until the
    1930s that the zipper began to make its mark on the fashion industry, largely due to a
    successful marketing campaign by B.F. Goodrich, who coined the term "zipper" for the
    fasteners used in their rubber boots.

    The zipper's design brilliance lies in its simplicity and effectiveness. Comprising two strips of
    fabric, each embedded with dozens of metal or plastic teeth, the zipper is closed or opened
    by a slider that either meshes the teeth together or separates them. This seemingly simple
    mechanism has not only made dressing quicker but has also improved the functionality and
    design of an array of items, from tents and luggage to sports equipment and technological
    cases.

    Moreover, the evolution of the zipper reflects broader technological and social changes. For
    instance, the adoption of zippers in women's clothing in the 20th century paralleled shifts
    towards greater independence and the breaking down of gender norms, as zippers allowed
    women to dress without assistance. In contemporary times, the zipper's design has been
    adapted and reimagined in high-fashion pieces, becoming not just a closure mechanism but a
    statement in its own right.

    Interestingly, the zipper's development and adoption underscore the interplay between
    innovation, practical needs, and cultural shifts. It's a prime example of how a simple invention
    can have wide-reaching effects on daily life and societal norms, showing that the history and
    implications of even the most commonplace items can be both random and informing.

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