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03/12/2026

Revived Replacement Elements for VISLON® Wins the iF Design Award 2026 (3/12/26)

YKK Corporation is proud to announce that its Revived Replacement Elements for VISLON® has been 
awarded the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2026, an award that recognizes excellence in design and 
quality, organized by iF Design Foundation.

Established in 1954 in Germany, the iF Design Award is one of the world’s most prestigious 
international design awards. For the 2026 awards, more than 10,000 entries were submitted from 68 
countries and regions, and a rigorous evaluation was conducted by a jury of 129 design experts.

Revived Replacement Elements for VISLON®
The Revived Replacement Elements for VISLON® enable damaged VISLON® zippers to be repaired by 
attaching die?cast replacement elements with a dedicated tool when individual elements come off the 
zipper tape. By introducing these elements together with dedicated tools, brands’ repair centers can 
perform repairs more efficiently, significantly reducing repair time by allowing only the damaged 
element to be replaced rather than removing and replacing the entire zipper. The product received 
particularly high evaluations in the Sustainability and Idea categories, leading to this award.

Further information about the Revived Replacement Elements for VISLON® can be found on the official 
ifdesign.com website under “Winners & iF Ranking” and in the “YKK DIGITAL SHOWROOM”.

ZYIA - Item 108 Black Grid Bra
This bra provides performance without giving up any points for style. It has a fully-lined elastic bottom band for firm lower support, with adjustable “hook and loop” style shoulder straps for support that won’t slack off. To keep you fresh and cool, it has a mesh V at the front and mesh back straps for ventilation

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ZYIA - Item 1562 - Girl's Black Hendrix Performance Leggings
Dance, jump, or run, these unique leggings let you move without worrying about your clothes. Our matte Performance fabric has amazing stretch, moisture wicking, and all-over compression. This mid-rise design will stay put. This groovy retro twist on the classic black legging is the perfect starter piece for you to create a dozen different looks.

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