My annual game of playing catch-up with Utah’s James Beard Award semifinalists has begun, and as usual, it’s made me acutely aware of all the cool stuff I’ve missed. (I just had a kid, so give me a ...

Barbour makes some of the most iconic jackets you can buy. Whether you own one or not, you’re probably familiar with some of the brand’s hallmarks that are present across many of its classic coats.

Learn the easiest way to sew a zipper onto a sweater with this clear, step-by-step tutorial. This guide covers proper zipper placement, neat stitching techniques, and finishing tips to ensure a smooth ...

From raincoats to winter parkas, zippers are practically unavoidable, and they often get stuck at the most inconvenient of times. A stubborn or malfunctioning zipper may make you think it's time to ...

For more than a century, the zipper has stayed more or less the same: two interlocking rows of teeth, a sliding pull, and the fabric tape that holds it together. It’s one of those inventions that ...

We've all been there. You're driving down a highway before coming across signs informing you of an upcoming work zone and that one lane will be closing soon. There are two schools of thought on what ...

You could be forgiven for assuming Aliman Esenalieva is overheated. The 60-year-old textile artisan is sitting cross-legged on the floor of a felted yurt on a sweltering 90-degree June day just ...

In early February, executives from YKK, the world’s largest zipper manufacturer, gathered in Kurobe, Japan, for annual budget meetings. Normally, these gatherings leave time for a bit of ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? If Your Zipper Is Stuck If Your Zipper Splits Open If Your Zipper is Misaligned If ...

In part 2 of this bomber jacket series, we’ll complete the final steps to finish your jacket. From attaching the cuffs to the zipper, this tutorial covers all the details you need to make your bomber ...