Riri zipper
Also known as: Riri, Riri zip, Oerlikon Riri zipper
Swiss premium zipper brand from Mendrisio (founded 1936, today part of the Oerlikon Group); reference for luxury leather goods and high-end fashion.
Description
Riri is a manufacturer of high-end zippers and metal accessories founded in 1936 in Mendrisio (Ticino, Switzerland). The name derives from "Reissverschluss Industrie". Since 2011 Riri has been part of the Swiss Oerlikon Group. Together with YKK and Raccagni, Riri is one of the three central zipper brands worldwide; in the luxury segment (Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, Chanel) Riri is the market leader.
Product lines:
- Metal: solid metal zippers (brass, silver, blackened) in finest execution, classic for leather jackets and handbags
- Storm: water-repellent zipper (polyurethane coating), Riri's answer to YKK AquaGuard
- Decor: highly decorated zippers (electroplated, laser-marked)
- M8, M6, M4: size designations by tooth width in millimetres
- MCS (Riri Comfort System): noise-dampened zipper
Riri manufactures entirely in Switzerland and Italy (Solothurn, Vicenza). All sliders are CNC-engraved or electroplated. Riri zippers are identifiable by the embossed "riri" logo on every slider and precise tooth profile.
Properties
| Manufacturer | Riri SA, Mendrisio (Switzerland) |
|---|---|
| Group | Oerlikon Group (since 2011) |
| Founded | 1936 |
| Segment | Luxury (LV, Prada, Gucci, Chanel) |
| Product lines | Metal, Storm, Decor, MCS |
| Size logic | M4, M6, M8 = tooth width in mm |
| Production | Switzerland + Italy |
Related product categories
Sources & references
1- Riri Group riri.com https://www.riri.com/
