YCC Zippers
YCC Zippers (Shanghai Donglong Fashion Co., Ltd.) is a vertically integrated Chinese manufacturer of zippers and garment accessories, founded in 1995 and serving global apparel brands across more than 60 countries via direct sales, overseas offices, and two product brands.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersKowloon City, Hong Kong SAR China
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What YCC Zippers does
YCC Zippers (Shanghai Donglong Fashion Co., Ltd.) is a privately held Chinese zipper and garment-accessory manufacturer founded in 1995 and headquartered in Shanghai. The company operates a vertically integrated production model spanning in-house design, molding, weaving, dye house, and spraying operations, with each facility equipped with imported high-speed automatic machinery. Its product portfolio centers on zippers (metal, nylon, plastic, invisible, waterproof, eco-friendly, plus specialized variants such as denim, patterned FDY tape, electroplated color, Y-teeth, European teeth, corn teeth, porcelain satin tape) and extends to sliders/pullers, buttons, decorative patches, buckles, drawcords, cord trims, webbing tape, and velcro. Two product brands — YCC (primary) and E&D (secondary) — serve distinct market segments within apparel and adjacent categories.
YCC generates revenue by manufacturing and selling these components directly to apparel brands worldwide through an enterprise field-sales model. Its go-to-market relies on a global sales and marketing team anchored by 16 Chinese city offices plus international offices in the USA (New York), UK (London), India, and Bangladesh (Dhaka). A Centre of Excellence (COE) team centralized in Shanghai HQ manages key brand-customer relationships, and the company actively participates in international trade shows (ISPO Munich, Tokyo International Textile & Apparel Exhibition, Seoul Preview) to acquire new customers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with negotiated enterprise contracts.
YCC's customer base spans menswear, womenswear, jeanswear, children's apparel, bags and furnishings, sports and outdoor, and casual apparel brands, with primary end-markets in Europe and North America. The company's business network covers more than 60 countries and regions. Founded as a single domestic Chinese manufacturer, YCC has expanded continuously over approximately three decades into a globally distributed supplier positioning itself as one of the world's largest and fastest-growing zipper producers. Ownership is founder/management-controlled, with no disclosed parent entity, institutional investor, or public listing.
YCC Zippers firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- YCC Zippers
- Legal name
- Shanghai Donglong Fashion Co., Ltd. (上海东龙服饰有限公司)
- Website
- https://ycczippers.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- YCC Zippers (Shanghai Donglong Fashion Co., Ltd.) is a vertically integrated Chinese manufacturer of zippers and garment accessories, founded in 1995 and serving global apparel brands across more than 60 countries via direct sales, overseas offices, and two product brands.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
YCC Zippers industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Garment Accessories Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599)
- SIC
- Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Bag & Accessory Components/Hardware (Straps, Buckles, Zippers) (CRAAAJAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers (CRAAAAAL), Narrow Fabrics & Webbings (Tapes/Ribbons/Straps) (IMAOABAD), Buttons & Buckles Manufacturing (Buttons/Toggles/Buckles/Slides) (IMAOALAB)
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Where YCC Zippers is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kowloon City
- HQ country
- Hong Kong SAR China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices19 records
Markets served
YCC Zippers business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Zipper and Garment Accessory Sales: YCC generates revenue through manufacturing and selling zippers, sliders, buttons, buckles, and other garment accessories to apparel brands worldwide. The company offers both YCC and E&D brands to cater to different market segments.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
YCC Zippers product offering
Product offeringCore offering
YCC Zippers (Shanghai Donglong Fashion Co., Ltd.) manufactures and supplies zippers and garment accessories — including metal, nylon, plastic, invisible, waterproof, and eco-friendly zippers, sliders/pullers, buttons, buckles, decorative patches, drawcords, cord trims, webbing tape, and Velcro — to apparel brands worldwide. The company operates a vertically integrated production model with in-house design, weaving, dyeing, and finishing capabilities, serving clients under its YCC and E&D brands.
Product overview
YCC Zippers is a manufacturer of zippers and garment accessories offering a comprehensive product portfolio. The core offerings include zippers (metal, nylon, plastic, invisible, waterproof, and eco-friendly), sliders/pullers in multiple series, and various garment accessories including buttons, decorative patches, buckles, drawcords, cord trims, webbing tape, and velcro. The company operates two brands: YCC (primary brand) and E&D (secondary brand) to serve different market segments. YCC positions itself as a vertically integrated manufacturer with in-house design, molding, weaving, dyeing, and spraying capabilities, enabling quality control and custom product development.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- E&D: A secondary brand operated by YCC alongside its primary YCC brand, designed to cater to different industry needs and market segments.
Products and services
- Zippers (金属拉链/尼龙拉链/塑料拉链) YCC's primary product line includes metal zippers, nylon zippers, plastic/molded zippers, invisible zippers, waterproof zippers, and eco-friendly zippers. Available in sizes #3, #4, #5, #7, #8, and #10 and configurations including closed-end, open-end, and two-way open designs, sold to apparel brands globally.
- Sliders / Pullers (拉头) Comprehensive range of zipper sliders including direct hanging (intersected and non-intersected), hook puller series, stud link puller series, and rubber puller series in sizes #3, #5, and #8, supplied to apparel manufacturers and brand customers.
- Buttons (纽扣) Metal buttons and resin buttons used in garment manufacturing, supplied to apparel brands as part of YCC's garment accessory portfolio.
- Decorative Patches (贴标) Fabric decorative patches and PVC decorative patches for garment embellishment, sold to apparel brands for use in finished garments.
- Buckles (扣具) Buckle hardware products for garment and bag applications, supplied to apparel and accessories manufacturers.
- Drawcord (抽绳) Drawcord products for apparel and bag applications, supplied as part of YCC's garment accessory line.
- Cord Trims (绳饰辅料) Decorative cord trim accessories for garments, supplied to apparel manufacturers.
- Webbing Tape (织带) Webbing tape products used in garment manufacturing and accessories, supplied to apparel brands.
- Velcro (魔术贴) Velcro hook-and-loop fastener products supplied to apparel and bag manufacturers.
- Denim Metal Zipper (牛仔布金属拉链) Metal zippers designed for denim jeans and jackets with herringbone and denim texture tapes, available in sizes M5 and M8, targeted at jeanswear and denim apparel brands.
- Standard Metal Zipper (标准金属拉链) Standard metal zippers with various plating colors including Brass, Antique Brass, Silver, Black Nickel, and more. Available in sizes M3, M4, M7, and M10, for general apparel applications.
- Waterproof Zippers (防水拉链) Waterproof zipper line engineered for harsh outdoor conditions, delivering reliable protection for outdoor sports equipment, targeted at sportswear and outdoor apparel brands.
- Ultralight Zipper Series Lightweight zipper series that maintains full tensile strength while significantly reducing weight, ideal for running, climbing, and high-mobility sports, targeted at sports and outdoor brands.
Companies that use YCC Zippers
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
YCC Zippers technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
YCC Zippers partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
YCC Zippers competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Haining Weixing New Material: Chinese zipper and fastening products manufacturer. Comparable as a domestic Chinese zipper producer with similar product range (metal, nylon, plastic zippers) and export-oriented customer base.
- YKK Corporation: Japanese global leader in zippers and fastening products. Directly comparable as the dominant zipper manufacturer serving the same international apparel brands that YCC targets; YKK is the principal competitor YCC must displace or co-exist with.
- Coats Group: UK-listed industrial thread and apparel accessories group with a zipper and trims division. Comparable as a global supplier of fastening and apparel components to apparel brands, with overlapping customer profiles.
- Talon International: US-based zipper and apparel trim manufacturer. Directly comparable as a zipper producer serving apparel brands, though more focused on the North American market.
- Salmi Group: Italian manufacturer of metal zippers and accessories for fashion and luxury brands. Comparable product portfolio (metal zippers, sliders, accessories) and shared European apparel brand customer base.
- Lampo Group: Italian zipper and accessory manufacturer with a long heritage in metal zippers. Comparable as a specialty zipper maker serving European fashion and luxury apparel brands.
- Riri Group: Swiss premium zipper and accessories manufacturer serving luxury and high-end apparel brands. Directly comparable in product (metal and high-end zippers) and customer base (premium European apparel labels).
- SBS (Shanxi BS Industrial): Chinese zipper manufacturer and one of YCC's main domestic competitors. Directly comparable as a vertically integrated zipper producer serving both Chinese and international apparel customers.
Regional players
- Ideal Fastener Corporation: US-based zipper manufacturer focused on the North American market. Comparable product (zippers) but primarily serves US customers, providing a regional alternative to globally sourced options like YCC.
Broad incumbents
- Opti-Lite Optical: Global manufacturer of fastening and trim solutions including zippers for apparel and industrial applications. Comparable as a broader fastener incumbent with overlapping apparel accessories product lines.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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YCC Zippers leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
YCC Zippers funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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YCC Zippers M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about YCC Zippers
What does YCC Zippers do?
YCC Zippers (Shanghai Donglong Fashion Co., Ltd.) manufactures and supplies zippers and garment accessories — including metal, nylon, plastic, invisible, waterproof, and eco-friendly zippers, sliders/pullers, buttons, buckles, decorative patches, drawcords, cord trims, webbing tape, and Velcro — to apparel brands worldwide. The company operates a vertically integrated production model with in-house design, weaving, dyeing, and finishing capabilities, serving clients under its YCC and E&D brands.
Is YCC Zippers a public or private company?
YCC Zippers is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was YCC Zippers founded?
YCC Zippers was founded in 1995. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is YCC Zippers based?
YCC Zippers is headquartered in Kowloon City, Hong Kong SAR China, in the Asia region.
How does YCC Zippers make money?
One revenue line is on record: zipper and Garment Accessory Sales.
Who are YCC Zippers's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Haining Weixing New Material, YKK Corporation, Coats Group, Talon International, Salmi Group, Lampo Group, Riri Group and SBS (Shanxi BS Industrial). Ideal Fastener Corporation is listed as a regional player. Opti-Lite Optical is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does YCC Zippers have an API?
No public API is recorded for YCC Zippers.
What industry is YCC Zippers in?
YCC Zippers's product category is Garment Accessories Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAAAJAJ, Bag & Accessory Components/Hardware (Straps, Buckles, Zippers), with a secondary code of CRAAAAAL, Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers. Its NAICS code is 31599 and its SIC code is 2300.