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YKK Makes the Switch to 100% Low-Carbon Aluminum for Use in Aluminum Alloy Zippers

YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima; hereafter, YKK) will begin using only low-carbon aluminum (*1) as the source for all aluminum alloy wire procured for zippers, as part of its initiative to convert all aluminum alloy zipper items to sustainable products. YKK, together with aluminum material...

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YKK® Publishes its Third Edition of the Sustainability Journal, Showcasing Global Innovations in Environmental Responsibility

YKK®, a global leader in fastening solutions, proudly announces the publication of Sustainability Journal Volume 3, the latest edition of its annual report detailing its worldwide efforts in sustainability. With key initiatives spanning Europe, North America, and Asia, this edition highlights YKK’s latest advancements in circular design, carbon...

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YKK London Showroom Unveils Exclusive Digital Showroom Collaboration with London College of Fashion

YKK® is proud to announce the launch of its latest collaboration with London College of Fashion, marking an exciting fusion of innovation, sustainability, and creativity. As part of a year-long partnership, YKK® selected and sponsored six exceptionally talented final-year students, challenging them to push the boundaries of design using YKK®...

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YKK Recognized with Top ‘A’ Rating by CDP for Climate Change Leadership for Second Consecutive Year

YKK Corporation[1] announces its achievement of the highest “A List” rating in the 2024 Climate Change survey conducted by the global environmental disclosure nonprofit, CDP[2]. This marks the second consecutive year YKK has received this prestigious recognition. YKK’s Sustainability Vision 2050 aims for climate neutrality by 2050. The company...

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YKK Achieves 56.2% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions and 100% Renewable Energy Use Across 37 Global Sites

Contributing to a Circular Society by Accelerating Efforts in Climate Change Response, Biodiversity, and Resource Recycling YKK Corporation announces a reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions for FY2023, achieving a 56.2% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 32.7% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, in comparison to the FY2018 baseline...

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YKK London Showroom Announces Winner of YKK Accessories Award at Graduate Fashion Week 2024

The YKK London Showroom is proud to announce Stephanie Daley from Nottingham Trent University as the winner of the prestigious YKK Accessories Award at Graduate Fashion Week 2024. The YKK Accessories Award, sponsored by YKK, aims to nurture the next generation of talented accessories designers across categories including millinery, footwear,...

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YKK’s New DynaPel Water-Repellant Zipper Wins Best Product in ISPO Textrends Competition

The ISPO Textrends judges have selected YKK's DynaPel™ water-repellent zipper as the Best Product in the accessories category. The competition, held twice a year in conjunction with the ISPO trade show, recognizes the most innovative performance textiles, components, and apparel. Designed to be compatible with garment recycling systems, the...

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YKK partners with Empel to debut recycling compatible zipper

Zipper manufacturing giant YKK has revealed a new water-repellent zipper that has been designed to be compatible with garment recycling systems in a bid to remove barriers of textile-to-textile recycling and therefore reduce waste. DynaPel was produced through a collaboration with sustainable textile manufacturer Green Theme Technologies, which...

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YKK continues to support Graduate Fashion Week and launches online competition

Graduate Fashion Foundation (GFF) has confirmed it is continuing its partnership with YKK for this year’s Graduate Fashion Week (GFW), taking place in London from June 20 to 24. For the eighth year running, YKK will sponsor the Graduate Fashion Foundation Accessories Award, which celebrates graduate talent across millinery, shoes, bags, belts...

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GFW YKK Award Winner: Natasha Finlay, University of Northampton

Graduate Fashion Week has been the hub for the next generation of fashion talent for 30 years and this year’s Accessories Award supported by YKK was won by Natasha Finlay from the University of Northampton. YKK has been supporting GFW for more than five years, and the coveted YKK Accessories Award rewards and celebrates the hard work and...

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YKK highlights commitment to sustainable manufacturing and products

YKK, one of the world’s largest zipper and fasteners manufacturer, is pushing forward with its sustainable journey by putting into practice new manufacturing processes and techniques with a focus on minimising its environmental footprint. João Matias, sustainability specialist at YKK, explains: “It’s not just enough to make a high quality...

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YKK commits to achieving climate neutrality by 2050

Sustainable trims leader announces Sustainability Vision 2050 addressing climate change, material resources, water resources, chemical management and human rights YKK announced the YKK Sustainability Vision 2050, which will serve as a roadmap to the company achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, among other targets. The Sustainability Vision 2050...