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European Outdoor Summit 2024
YKK will be attending the European Outdoor Summit in Cambridge, UK from 18th-19th September 2024.
YKK Achieves 56.2% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions and 100% Renewable Energy Use Across 37 Global Sites
To read the full press release click here.
This is YKK 2022
YKK Corporation has released “This is YKK 2022,” the company’s annual integrated report on medium-term management strategies, value creation aimed at long-term sustainable growth, and sustainability initiatives for YKK’s fastening business. The theme of this year’s report is “YKK’s Purpose” as told through a message from the president of YKK Corporation, executive dialogs, and employee […]
YKK launch a new watertight AquaLock® zipper at ISPO Munich
You asked. We Delivered. If you can’t wait, take a more in-depth look at our new watertight zipper Aqualock® that we are launching at ISPO Munich, Hall B2:100, pop by for further information and we can show you more.
New Technical Microsite
Here’s a sneak peak into our virtual experience showcasing twenty five products within the following 5 categories, Aqua, Comfort, Evolutionary, Fire and Industrial. For further information, please contact your local YKK Sales Manager who will happy to show you.
Leading Outdoor Brand Houdini Sportswear Closes the Circularity Gap
Pioneering EON & YKK Technology to Connect Products in a Circular Apparel System To read more, follow this link.
SDA Bocconi School of Management and Enel X partner to launch the Monitor for Circular Fashion
To read more, follow this link.
YKK Europe LinkedIn Goes Live
LinkedIn is a social network that focuses on professional networking and career development. Our YKK Europe’s Linkedin account is now up and running, you can connect with us by following on https://www.linkedin.com/company/ykk-europe-limited/
Our Autumn/Winter 2021 Digital Showcase collection is now ready
YKK A/W 2021/22 Digital Collection is here! To find out more information, click here If you would like to go straight to the collection please visit: https://www.ykk-europe-collection.com/
Environment-friendly Finish (Snap Fastener Finishing Technology)
YKK’s finishing technology for Snap Fastener Buttons is also environmental friendly; this utilizes the base colour of materials and does not involve an electrical plating process. By not employing this process, it’s possible to reduce the amount of water and electricity without using hazardous substances such as heavy metals. By switching from the electrical plating […]
Eco-Dye® (Waterless Zipper Dyeing Technology) Introduction of an YKK Fastening Products Group’s Environmental Activity
As part of the environmental activities, YKK has development ECO-DYE® technology that, utilizing the supercritical fluid dyeing (“SFD”) technology which allows YKK to reduce water usage and eliminate wastewater in the manufacturing process of fastening products. In addition, carbon dioxide (CO2) used can be collected and recycled. Another advantage of using SFD is that it […]
YKK Addresses the Ocean Plastic Problem with NATULON® Ocean Sourced™ Zipper Collection
YKK Addresses the Ocean Plastic Problem with NATULON® Ocean Sourced™ Zipper Collection Working to address the problem of marine plastic, we are proud to announce our new NATULON® Ocean Sourced™ collection of zippers made from ocean bound plastic. This premium collection of zippers is made from plastic waste that has been collected within 50 km […]
YKK supports World Mental Health Day
YKK UK arranged for staff to pop in for a chat, coffee and a cake during World Mental Health Day in the Runcorn office. #itsoktonotbeok
YKK Launches New Product “click-TRAK®”
YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroaki Otani; hereafter, YKK)-YKK announces the sales launch of click-TRAK®, which has been in development since 2015. click-TRAK® is a zipper that makes opening and closing operations easier. Easy operation is achieved by making the insert action similar to a snap button in that you press together the parts […]
GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2018
We are happy to announce that QuickFree® has been awarded another honorable prize “GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2018 BEST 100”. QuickFree® Click to view