1oTrimestre15 | PROTECCIÓN LABORAL 82 Updated products YKK claims the role of zippers and clasps Under the sign of innovation, YKK presents new products that stand out for quality and tune with the market to meet the requirements of the most demanding applications. Another attribute of the new range is its creative talent. The following references are noteworthy: ·Excella® White It is the first polished brass white finish. Fol- lowing the golden, palladium, ruthenium and black tonalities, YKK presents this significant innovation in finishes, which exploits the style of immaculate purity associated with white. The black matte and glossy black finishes were already present in the collection of Excel- la®, so it was reasonable to add white one to create a contrast effect. Excella® White is only available to tape 5, in the closed, open and separator mobile versions. Among the applications, the manufacturer suggests footwear, leather goods and ‘ready-to-wear’ segment. ·Excella® tape 10, new measure Very sensitive to the design and propor- tions of the finished products, YKK has launched an intermediate tape of the pol- ished metal zippers Excella® collection: the tape 10. The Excella® range is available so far in various formats ranging from tape 2 to 12. The standard measure of the width ele- ments is tape 8. So far, choosing a larger tape was not possible unless the direct choice was tape 12. The new development Excella® tape 10 is an ideal solution between the two, the concretion of a larger version that is simultaneously lighter. Excella® tape 10, which is currently avail- able in the closed version, can be com- bined with other tapes of the range. Regarding color options, a wide variety of tones are available for the tapes. The typi- cal application is leatherworks. YKK plans to launch Excella® tape 10 for clothing and footwear. Flexfix®, snaps with no wear With a diameter of 17 mm, FlexFix® DUP17 Flat is the latest and greatest addi- tion to the range of snaps, able to meet the expectations of luxury brands with regard to distinctive accessories. With impeccable and durable design, this brooch has such a technology and atten- tion to detail that becomes an article with an innovative vocation to lead market trends. Among the outstanding features of this locking system we do mention: -The Patented engineering in which relies the opening / closing employs a polyacetal insert, an ultra resistant material to defor- mation. -Fatigue tests have been performed with a total of 50,000 opening and closing cycles, however maintaining the same level of firmness, without any deformation of the core. -Since the same pins are not used in parkas, shirts or purses, ease of opening and closing and the resulting force is adjusted according to the application, from the lightest touch to the strongest pressure. -The arrow-shaped core facilitates the closure, in addition to becoming a decoration plus for certain items (clothes or bags). The color palette includes several metal finishes, and the possibility of cus- tomization according to customer’s specifications. Flexfix is the ideal snap for leather goods, bags or leather acces- sories. It also makes possible an ideal combination and elegant look with the Excella® zipper. 83