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Who are Riri Zippers? Riri is a Switzerland based zipper manufacturer. They are one of the leading zipper manufacturers in the world. Founded in 1936, Riri has been in business for over 80 years. They …

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Vegetable Tanned Leather vs Chrome Tanned Leather  When searching for the perfect leather for your project, you may find that there are many different options. It is beneficial to look into the …

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What is Brass Hardware? What is it made of? Brass is a metallic alloy, made of copper and zinc. The amount of copper and zinc can vary, which creates different kinds of brass alloys. Characteristics o …

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Maine Thread Since 1958 this brick and mortar company, located in Lewiston Maine, has been manufacturing their signature product waxed cord. They began supplying their threads to the footwear industr …

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What is PVD? PVD = Physical Vapor Deposition PVD is a process carried out in high vacuum at temperatures between 150 and 500 °C. PVD is applied similar to electroplating where …

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Riri Zippers Buckleguy.com is on of the select US distributors of Riri Zippers in the leather goods and accessories trade.  Who is Riri? Riri is one of the most widely recognized …

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