Zipper failures are one of the top three repairs requested. Although they all start the same way...my zipper isn't working...the failure could be caused by many different factors.

Zipper slider is failing and needs to be replaced:

Symptom - The zipper starts normally but then opens up behind the slider. Often you feel a tightness while doing the zipper up and visibly a bulge may be present before it begins to split.

Rating 1 to 5 (best) of cosmetic attractiveness and functional reliability that each repair option will provide to you.

Cosmetic Factor - 5

Functional/Durability Factor - 3.5