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!
Yes, zippers on clothing can trigger metal detectors due to the metal components used in their construction.
The zippers are on the back.
Zippers
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.
No. Pull ons. Zippers rust.
Zippers don't have a 'hand'.
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.