YKK stands for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha - a global producer of zips, snaps & buttons, textiles and plastics. YKK offers fastening advice, products and services. YKK works together with customers to develop new solutions and fastening processes.
Find out more about our philosophy, networks, social & environmental policies, services and centres.
This section includes video clips and information on YKK related projects and competitions.
“No one prospers unless
he helps bring prosperity
to others.“
‘Cycle of Goodness’ was written by Tadao Yoshida,
founder of YKK
“YKK is a fair company
on which customers
can depend.”
YKK Seeks Corporate Value of Higher Significance,
by Tadahiro Yoshida
YKK stands for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha or Yoshida (the founder) Company Limited
YKK operates in over 40 countries within Europe Middle East and Africa. For more information on our services, products and contact list visit www.ykkeurope.com
YKK has a network of Field Technical Service Facilities (FTS) stretching right across Europe Middle East and Africa.
FTS Facilities offer:
• Machine repair, service and maintenance
• Attaching machinery hire
• Technical advice for helping your
business improve performance
and productivity
• FTS Research and Development
Department can help solve customer
problems and develop machines for
new products
For more information please contact:
Field Technical Centre
Kirchhofstrasse 52
D-42327 Wuppertal, Germany
Tel (49) 202 7493 575
Fax (49) 202 7493 717
Email ftc@ykkeurope.com
This centre investigates new fastener construction and material opportunities, working closely with employees to develop new applications.
YKK has state of the art dual firewalls giving unparalleled protection for its corporate IP/VPN (WAN) which opertates across 32 sites in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Protecting the environment YKK has its own Environmental Management System based on reuse and recycling and in 1994 YKK established an Environmental Charter.
For more information visit www.ykk.com
In 1997 we established a Fastening
Global Quality Management Committee.
This committee studies the latest laws and
regulations from around the globe. It tests,
monitors and regulates the quality level of
our products.
Wherever you buy genuine YKK products
in the world we guarantee they will be tried
and tested to the same quality standards.
YKK adheres to ISO 9000 standards.
Our internal standards go beyond the
international requirements necessary.
We do not only follow the international
standards for quality, we challenge and
create them.
Where possible, YKK manufacturers everything it uses. We can guarantee the quality of our products because we control the entire process.
YKK has developed a range of anti-nickel products. These products comply with European Directives 94/27/EC
YKK is an environmentally sensitive company conforming to ISO 14001 and Oeko-Tex 100 standards
Here are just some of the things we can do with zippers...
If you need snaps and buttons then we supply right across our network. From high end fashion items to industrial product applications, the possibilities are endless.
Here are just some ideas…
Caps, Studs, Sockets, Rivets, Eyelets Tack buttons, Special solutions, Wetstop® Automotive products, FlexFix®, Fashionable Accessories, Embossing.
Textile, Tough materials, Delicate materials, Infant wear, Underwear, Work wear, Public authorities, Jeans wear, Automotive, Sports/Leisure, Outdoor/Survival wear, Leather goods industry, Industrial Product Applications.
For more information on closure and fastenings, fashionable accessories, embossing and customisation, designs, colours, finishings, individualised processing technology and E-Product consultancy services:
Please visit www.stocko-ykk.de
Alternatively visit www.ykkeurope.com
We make adjusters, buckles, ball chains, elastic tapes, cord stoppers, cord ends, hooks, holders, rings and many others items including; name card holders, camping parts, belt adjusters and twist locks.
We also have a very special hook & loop fastening systems under YKK product brand Cosmolon®. From standard woven, to continuously moulded hook tape and injection moulded Cosmolon® buttons.
Shoes, baby care, luggage, industrial, homeware, medical, furniture, diapers, carpet laying, cable and tree binding, automotive aircraft, sports.
*Please note that plastic parts can be customised with your company logo
Alternatively email t_p@ykkeurope.com
Fashion comes and fashion goes but YKK is still there at the forefront, developing new products to meet the needs of the next generation of creative designers.
If you’re talented and have a concept, our products can help make it a reality.
Visit attached to creativity for more information
Our products can be found in space, under oceans, fastening astroturf and in many more surprising places. This is why we say
Our products hold so much together. Without them the world would look a very different place. Thinking up new variations in fastening designs and functions is what we do best and we have being doing it for generations.
If you have a workable idea, our knowledge, experience and services can help make your concept a reality.
Contact us and be creative with YKK.
YKK exhibits it's latest items and technical 'know how' at numerous trade events. If you would like more information about these events please contact: enquries@ykkeurope.com
SASMEX
Safety at Sea and Marine Electronics Exhibition