Buttons!
They used buttons.
The first zippers, dating back to about 1913, were used for fastening boots and shoes. Zippers were not used on clothing until the 1930's.
Yuppers
Buttons, straps, and strings.
Zip comes from when Akron used to produce zippers. They were at first called zippers, but that was later shortened to Zips!
The zippers are on the back.
Founded in 1934, YKK is a company that manufactures zippers and other products used for fastening. The city of origin of YKK is Nihonbashi in Tokyo, Japan.
Before Velcro, buttons, zippers, laces, or snap fasteners were commonly used to fasten clothing and accessories. Velcro was invented in 1941 by Swiss engineer George de Mestral as a new method of fastening materials together.
Yes, beeswax can be used to lubricate zippers. It helps to smoothen the movement of the zipper teeth and prolong the life of the zipper. Simply rub a small amount of beeswax along the zipper teeth to make the zipper glide more easily.
You don't have to replace zippers like you have to replace buttons
In the 40s Velcro was used in place of zippers. Later Velcro was used to astronauts to help them more easily get in and out of their clothing.
Some advantages of zippers are they are quick and easy to use. Zippers are great for covering things that don't need to be seen. They help enclose object as well.