I have a very small business making handbags and totes. About half of my products require a zipper. I want to make the investment to use Riri zippers exculsively (had bad luck with other brands and cheaper zippers). So my questions are 1. Where do you recommend I purchase the zippers, pulls, etc? I have looked at the Buckle Guy and they seem to be a good option - just want to make sure I find the best source. I have only used finished zippers to this point, but willing to purhcase yardage and tools, etc. 2. Any recommendations on how much to invest? I have made hardware investments in the $200 - $300 for other products (mostly from China). I would need some zippers in the smaller size and some in the #8 size... so its hard to know how many yards to buy in order to get a discount.
These are pretty open ended questions... but I am open to any suggestions or feedback.
Thanks, Teresa