I notice the zipper tabs are metal. Are the zippers themselves metal? Thank you, MIchael
1811387
No. They appear to be a nylon type material, but work great. I travel with this bag extensively and have had no problems with it.
1811388
Yes. I think they are brass. This is a very well made backpack. My husband, who is not very "gentle", has been using his every work day for 2 years - and it still looks great and no rips or broken zippers!
1811389
The zippers are metal. The entire backpack is very sturdy. No issues whatsoever. have had the bag for over 6 months.
1811390
No the zippers are not metal they are of a nylon or plastic composition. Bag is functional and sturdy have used it for business and pleasure.
896379
you are correct there is a zipper, however I don't know if they are washable. The material has a brushed nap to it, so I use a small wisk broom and spot clean (rarely needed) with distilled water. I would be a little hesitant to machine wash, maybe dry clean? 5 months of ownership and still loving it!
1925029
No, they are metal. I am not musically inclined, but the sound from these keys are very pleasing to hear.
1910698
It's a sort-of hard plastic, but has a "rubber like" texture (embossed, molded, whatever...) on the outside. It's really hard to describe exactly. I don't recall any kind of tape on the tabs - but if it's there, I say remove it. I have no tape-like material on the tabs with the case installed. Mine came in cellophane bags (top and bottom were in separate bags). I don't recall the bags being sealed (at least, not to the extent that I needed to us a knife or scissors to open the bags. As to cracking... I've had no problems (although I've only had mine for about 3 weeks now) From what I've read, ALL the cases (even the really expensive ones) CAN (and probably DO) crack as they age. Nothing lasts forever. Especially at these prices. For the price, I can afford to replace this about 3 or 4 times before I equal the cost of one of the pricey cases. I'm still a happy camper.
2040735
No! They zip pretty tight ! Some brands have a plastic encasement over the zipper!
2009615
Yes they are metal. They are actual better than most others because they have a latch that you can install that will keep them together. I used this set to expand the old set I already had I use the track in this set on both ends because it stays together better.
777459
It's metal, I think. It is as strurdy as any zipper, if that is your concern. It's really smooth to zip and unzip.
554546
I don't know, I got them for work, I can check in a couple of days....Sorry this doesn't help out now, but they are very durable. They get a lot of use at my work and I'm surprised that the zippers are holding up nicely.
314171
The zipper I believe is metal...My son works on skyscrapers. He is an electrician and so he does not have the comfort of being indoors all the time. His job is to run wires and such--through exposed walls and such...He told me this jacket makes it possible for him to withstand the wind, and the frigid winters of NY. I only wish I found it years ago for him.
2103959
Yes, The metal part of the zipper body has a ring that is cast into it. The rings on the two zipper heads overlap allowing a small "LUGGAGE TYPE" lock to attach them together.
2091593
They are metal cubes. Mine only look...metal. Maybe that's how they look if you set them out damp in warm weather.
2228407
I don't know for sure, but the zippers seem really sturdy to me. They work well and I'm not a fan of zippers.
1671944
I have never had a problem with the zippers. I've owned two of the Dog Haus crates over the last 5 years (the first one was still in great shape when it was destroyed in a house fire 4 years after I bought it), and I love them. They are surprisingly sturdy. I've used them for three different adult Labradors, and they've held up well. However, I would not trust the front screen to resist persistent clawing or the imagination of a lively puppy.
1270845
Yes. I have used them for quite a few years now. They have held their shape and are still soft and not very worn at all.The zipper even still works smoothly.
1040426
yes - the hinges are metal. I was at first happy with this as I thought it would stabilize better than merely the velcro strap types I had before but they didn't work any better. They also poked through and into my running pants when I was on my knees - which was quite frustrating as I had just spent $100.00 on these new pants. For what it's worth. Hope that helps.The metal parts can just pop out if needed, then re-insert after. I have just taken mine out completely at this point but it is very easy to put them in or take them out.
795578
Yes they are somewhat shiny. I had bought three pair, and the zipper broke on all of them. The fabric seems of good quality, but the zippers are plastic. I would not recommend buying these.
1846170
Hi Harold.. the zippers are sturdy and overall a nice bag. Outer layer looks bit cheap quality, but for the price its good