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YKK Debuts Trims Made with Econyl Recycled Nylon
Global trims manufacturer YKK debuted a collection of two zippers and a button made with Econyl regenerated…
YKK Achieves 20 Percent Emissions Reduction, Vows to Continue Progress
YKK has made significant progress on the aggressive sustainability goals it set last year.
Small and Mighty: Fall/Winter 22-23 Trims Report
No part of garment manufacturing has been left untouched by the effects of the pandemic, including trims…
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ESG Outlook: Jim Reed of YKK Corp. of America on its ‘Cycle of Goodness’
In this Q&A, Jim Reed, president of YKK Corp. of America, discusses leveraging science and innovation to…
Houdini Recruits YKK and EON for High-Tech Circular Parka
Houdini's digitized One Parka is the first parka to feature YKK's new Touchlink NFC zipper pull and be…
YKK Adopts Sustainable Waterproof Technology for Zippers
YKK made a deal with Green Theme Technologies to use its water-free and non-toxic Empel water protection…
YKK Calls on US For More Aggressive Emissions Reductions
YKK signed an open letter to President Biden that calls for the U.S. to halve emissions by 2030 and achieve…
This New Brand Takes a Conscious and Genderless Approach to Denim
Though the designs are minimal, the concept behind Non, a new London-based denim brand, is thoughtful and…
YKK’s New Products Address Fashion’s Plastic and Waste Problems
Plant-derived materials and recycled plastic are among the sustainable ingredients used in YKK's latest trims…
YKK Taps AI-Powered ‘Brain’ to Visualize CO2 Absorption at Manufacturing Site
YKK is testing a new program that uses an AI-powered "brain" to visualize CO2 absorption at its Kurobe…
YKK’s Zippers Now Boast Virus-Fighting Technology
YKK debuted a new line of zippers treated with ViralOff, a technology proven to eliminate 99 percent of…
YKK’s New Initiative Helps Weed Out Inefficiencies in Manufacturing
YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. launched the Solutions Group, an initiative that provides manufacturers with product…
YKK Makes Inroads in Wearable Technology with a Smart Zipper
YKK and technology company Lifekey debut TouchLink, an interactive zipper that can provide an array of…
YKK Eyes Climate Neutrality by 2050
The YKK Sustainability Vision 2050 addresses climate change, material resources, water resources, chemical…
Sustainable Technology and Consumer Lifestyles Guide Denim Trim Makers
Executives from trim companies share how they're building products that are compatible with new technologies…