Not just a Zip

YKK France S.A.R.L. organised a student fashion show in Paris,  capital of fashion. Students from ESMOD International Fashion Institutes & University Group, were supported by YKK to design 30 creations. In partnership with Makeup Art Academy Paris, a professional fashion show was presented to high profile clients of YKK France at their 50th anniversary event […]

In 2015, YKK Honduras decided to remodel the Pediatric Neurosurgery and Orthopedic unit of Hospital Mario Calarino Rivas after they were contacted by Dr. Mario Sabillon about contributing to this project. The project involved remodeling six units of the Neurosurgery Pediatric unit, which included: changing the ceilings, floors and walls; painting; and fixing electrical connections […]

YKK Nederland B.V. is providing zippers for free to @Sheltersuit who help to protect homeless people and others who are forced to sleep outdoors against any type of weather. The Sheltersuit is a strong, durable, water- and windproof jacket, which can easily be transformed into a sleeping bag. Last winter, over 1,100 Sheltersuits were provided […]

Since 2013, PT YKK Zipper Indonesia’s Cibitung Factory organises a river cleaning program as part of their regular CSR activities. Held 3 times each a year on Saturdays, the 10 or more members of the gardening team helps to clean up Cikedokan River and its surroundings. The river is in Cibitung, Bekasi near the factory. […]

In 2016 and 2017, YKK YKK España S.A. supported the Food Bank of the Spanish Red Cross. A forklift truck and shelves were donated and together with other companies from the Baix Ebre Industrial Estate, food valued at €4,000 was contributed. YKK also issued food packages at Christmas to the Sant Miquel Arcàngel Residence Hall […]

In 2015 and 2016, YKK Italy S.p.A. made donations to I Bambini della Fate. This charity finances social projects managed by parents, institutions or hospitals for children suffering from autism and related disabilities. They focus on rehabilitation and social inclusion, looking to improve the life of these children and their families. Following the motto ‘get […]

In November of 1997, President Jimmy Carter and Tadahiro Yoshida, then president of YKK Corporation, established the Yoshida Scholarship Program for Japanese students to conduct research at The Carter Center. This program involves at 9 to 12 month paid internship for Japanese nationals to do research at The Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Japanese students […]

Since 2011, YKK Egypt S.A.E has supported Volunteers from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) by providing zippers free of charge in southern Egypt to assist them in achieving economic independence. Women living in the Nubia region, where the main industry is tourism, have received support from the government and from overseas, to produce hand-made […]

Inline with YKK’s Environmental Pledge and « Cycle of Gooness » thinking, from 2014 PT YKK Zipper Indonesia began consider ways to add value to their waste material. One example of this came to fruition in 2017 when the company donated 6 trash cans made from industrial containers to the 3 primary schools, SDN 1 Gandasari, SDN […]

In Korea, rice and kimchi are eaten with most meals throughout the day. Kimchi is considered to be very healthy and is a major part of the Korean diet. Since 2009, each winter volunteers from YKK Korea Co., Ltd. make kimchi for the disadvantaged. In December 2017, 21 colleagues made kimchi at YKK Korea’s Pyeongtaek […]