Zip your own jacket. With one hand.
ZipperBuddy zips onto the jacket you already own. No sewing. Magnets line it up. You zip it up.
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It's Just a Zipper… Until It Isn't
Line up the two sides. It doesn't catch. Try again. Fumble.
"Can you help me zip this?"
Needing help for something so basic doesn't feel small. It affects your independence, your confidence, and your day. ZipperBuddy replaces the fiddly part with magnets that find each other.
How it works
Zip it in. Snap. Zip.
Zip it in
ZipperBuddy zips onto your jacket's own zipper. No needle, no glue, no tools. The first install usually takes under 60 seconds.
Bring the ends close
The magnetic ends find each other and click into place. No lining up, no looking down, no pinching the tiny box.
Zip with one hand
Pull up like any zipper. Pull apart to open. Unzip ZipperBuddy off anytime — your jacket stays exactly as it was.
Who it's for
Anyone who's done fighting a zipper
One hand, or a busy one
Stroke survivors, a cane or a leash in one hand, a kid on your hip. The zipper closes anyway.
Hands that don't cooperate
Arthritis, stiff fingers, less grip or feeling. The magnets do the fine work.
For the person you care for
A parent or partner who'd rather not ask. A one-time fix to the coat they already love.
Kids who want to do it themselves
Little hands zip their own jacket. Nobody's late for the bus.
*Standard ZipperBuddy orders. Custom orders are made to your measurements and are final sale.
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Love from our Buddy community
Real words from real customers.
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★★★★★
"This product enables our son to zip his jacket with ease, as well as adding a bit of style! The custom offering is worth the wait. Sandi has developed a great product out of love for others in need."
Joan D.
Real People. Real Independence.
Stroke survivors regaining control of dressing, people with arthritis reducing daily frustration, caregivers giving loved ones more independence, and kids learning to dress on their own.
Before you order
Will it work with my jacket?
ZipperBuddy fits #5 plastic separating zippers — look for a "5" on the back of your zipper pull. Metal or coil zipper? Get a Custom ZipperBuddy. Not sure? Take the 1-minute fit quiz.
What if I order the wrong size?
We swap standard ZipperBuddys free. Email support@zipperbuddy.com with your order number and zipper length. (Custom orders are made to your measurements and are final sale.)
Do I have to sew anything? Is it permanent?
No sewing, glue, or tools. It zips onto your jacket's existing zipper, and you can unzip it off anytime.
Will it pop open?
No — the zipper keeps your jacket closed, just like always. The magnets only line up the bottom so you can start it with one hand.
Is shipping free?
Always. Every US order ships free via USPS Ground Advantage. See all FAQs →
From Idea to Impact
Celebrating excellence and innovation. Click any award to read the full story.
Engineering Prototyping Competition 2023
1st Place
Built the first working prototype of ZipperBuddy — where the idea became real.
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50k Idea Challenge 2024
Contribution to a Healthier Lifestyle Award
Recognized for improving independence, dignity, and everyday accessibility.
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Legal Services Prize 2024
Award Recipient
Supported the patenting and protection of ZipperBuddy’s innovation.
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Boston University IdeaCon 2024
Ignite Speaker
Selected to share the story behind ZipperBuddy on a national stage.
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UMass Lowell 2025
Chancellor’s Medal for Diversity & Inclusion
Honoring leadership in accessibility, advocacy, and inclusive design.
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REMARKABLE Pre-Accelerator 2024
Global Pre-Accelerator
Selected for a global program supporting disability-led innovation.
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NSF I-Corps UML Program 2024
Entrepreneurial Training
Participated in NSF I-Corps, gaining tools to evaluate market potential and advance ZipperBuddy toward real-world use.
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New England Fashion Week 2025
Featured Designer
Showcased ZipperBuddy on the runway, bringing adaptive fashion into a traditional fashion space. Sponsored by HumanKind Casting.
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FORGE Fall Startup Showcase 2025
Exhibiting Startup
Showcased ZipperBuddy to investors and manufacturers in the hardtech ecosystem at Dassault Systèmes.
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