Comments on: Zippered Pockets http://alexking.org/blog/2004/11/15/zippered-pockets Alex King, Denver Web Developer Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:02:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: echeng http://alexking.org/blog/2004/11/15/zippered-pockets#comment-3017 echeng Wed, 17 Nov 2004 02:03:11 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2004/11/15/zippered-pockets/#comment-3017 I like flys that open by zipping down. I like flys that open by zipping down.

]]> By: IceArdor http://alexking.org/blog/2004/11/15/zippered-pockets#comment-3005 IceArdor Mon, 15 Nov 2004 22:48:56 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2004/11/15/zippered-pockets/#comment-3005 I have a pair of shorts with a top-zips-down pocket. Say I'm skiing. Gravity shouldn't determine which way the zipper goes, as any good zipper will have enough friction to keep itself closed. Personally I don't think hanging a pair of gloves off of the zipper is a very good idea in the first place. It creates a bulky sensation and limits mobility, not to mention it's annoying to turn around quickly and have two gloves fly around your body and whack yourself. Gloves should be stored within the jacket. I think it is a toss up, though, which way the zipper goes. I just wanted to put in a little comment I have a pair of shorts with a top-zips-down pocket. Say I’m skiing. Gravity shouldn’t determine which way the zipper goes, as any good zipper will have enough friction to keep itself closed. Personally I don’t think hanging a pair of gloves off of the zipper is a very good idea in the first place. It creates a bulky sensation and limits mobility, not to mention it’s annoying to turn around quickly and have two gloves fly around your body and whack yourself. Gloves should be stored within the jacket. I think it is a toss up, though, which way the zipper goes. I just wanted to put in a little comment

]]> By: thor http://alexking.org/blog/2004/11/15/zippered-pockets#comment-3004 thor Mon, 15 Nov 2004 22:20:56 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2004/11/15/zippered-pockets/#comment-3004 I prefer zipping up & unzipping down. I'd rather not do the fumble-with-one-hand-to-pull-up-a-zipper dance trying to get out my keys while I have an arm full of books or groceries. I prefer zipping up & unzipping down. I’d rather not do the fumble-with-one-hand-to-pull-up-a-zipper dance trying to get out my keys while I have an arm full of books or groceries.

]]> By: Robert Berkowitz http://alexking.org/blog/2004/11/15/zippered-pockets#comment-3003 Robert Berkowitz Mon, 15 Nov 2004 20:11:50 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2004/11/15/zippered-pockets/#comment-3003 I think it's better for jacket pockets to zip from the top to bottom. Besides the reasons Alex mentions, I have the following: 1) Gravity. You can clip something to your zipper, gloves for example and not have to worry about your pocket opening. I think it’s better for jacket pockets to zip from the top to bottom. Besides the reasons Alex mentions, I have the following:

1) Gravity.

You can clip something to your zipper, gloves for example and not have to worry about your pocket opening.

]]> By: Stuart http://alexking.org/blog/2004/11/15/zippered-pockets#comment-3002 Stuart Mon, 15 Nov 2004 17:39:50 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2004/11/15/zippered-pockets/#comment-3002 An engaging subject to ponder Alex. What I consider to be my "best" outdoor jacket zips from the bottom up but then it has a second fastener which you can use to un-zip from the bottom up. You can't completely undo the jacket with this but it can come in handy at different times for example; if I have to use the car, being able to undo the bottom 3 or 4 inches makes things more comfortable now I'm no longer standing upright or indeed any time I have to sit down whilst I still have my jacket on; also it is useful for odd things like if you have to go to the bathroom whilst you're out and about. Just thought I'd throw that in. An engaging subject to ponder Alex. What I consider to be my “best” outdoor jacket zips from the bottom up but then it has a second fastener which you can use to un-zip from the bottom up. You can’t completely undo the jacket with this but it can come in handy at different times for example; if I have to use the car, being able to undo the bottom 3 or 4 inches makes things more comfortable now I’m no longer standing upright or indeed any time I have to sit down whilst I still have my jacket on; also it is useful for odd things like if you have to go to the bathroom whilst you’re out and about. Just thought I’d throw that in.

]]> By: Chris http://alexking.org/blog/2004/11/15/zippered-pockets#comment-3001 Chris Mon, 15 Nov 2004 16:10:27 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2004/11/15/zippered-pockets/#comment-3001 It really comes down to market segmentation. In modern society, people are clearly dilineated into two camps: top-down-zipperers and bottom-up-zipperers. People with marketing degrees who work for jacket manufacturers realize this and keep the market efficient. I appreciate you bringing to light this apt example of capitalism at work, Alex. It really comes down to market segmentation. In modern society, people are clearly dilineated into two camps: top-down-zipperers and bottom-up-zipperers. People with marketing degrees who work for jacket manufacturers realize this and keep the market efficient. I appreciate you bringing to light this apt example of capitalism at work, Alex.

]]> By: Alex http://alexking.org/blog/2004/11/15/zippered-pockets#comment-3000 Alex Mon, 15 Nov 2004 15:57:27 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2004/11/15/zippered-pockets/#comment-3000 Well, the main zipper on a jacket has an open top while a pocket does not. Perhaps different types of zippers have different ideal implementations? Well, the main zipper on a jacket has an open top while a pocket does not. Perhaps different types of zippers have different ideal implementations?

]]> By: Geof F. Morris http://alexking.org/blog/2004/11/15/zippered-pockets#comment-2999 Geof F. Morris Mon, 15 Nov 2004 15:56:05 +0000 http://www.alexking.org/blog/2004/11/15/zippered-pockets/#comment-2999 I personally think that bottom-to-top is better, purely because it's how we're used to zipping jackets at all times. No jacket I've worn starts zipping at the neck; why should the pockets be different? I personally think that bottom-to-top is better, purely because it’s how we’re used to zipping jackets at all times. No jacket I’ve worn starts zipping at the neck; why should the pockets be different?

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