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Who We Are

Zipperstop is a proud 4th-generation family business with an unmatched selection of sewing supplies—specializing in world-famous YKK zippers. From our home in Long Island City, NY, we ship to makers across the globe.

What started as a zipper warehouse has grown into a true one-stop shop for all things sewing and crafting. Whether you need just one item or a thousand, you’ll always get the same exceptional service and attention to detail.

We love seeing what you create and hearing the stories behind your projects because you’re the reason we’ve been stitching memories together for generations.

You inspire us every single day.

Zipperstop Through the Years

December 7, 1941 — Our Beginning
  • On the same day as Pearl Harbor, Eddie Feibusch opened A Feibusch Corporation (now Zipperstop) at age 16 in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Hester Street.
  • Born in Vienna, Austria, Eddie escaped the Nazis and came to America with almost nothing, leaving behind his family’s grocery business.
1940s — Early Days & War Effort
  • Started with $100, inspired by his experience working in a zipper store.
  • Zippers were in high demand for “money belts” to keep soldiers’ valuables safe during WWII.
  • With no YKK yet, Eddie sourced zippers from various suppliers—even recycling them from old garments.
WWII Service
  • Eddie served in WWII, was wounded in Anzio, Italy, and received the Purple Heart.
  • While he was away, his mother Anna kept the business running.
Post-War Expansion
  • Returned to run the store at 109 Hester Street with wife Susie (still “the big boss” today).
  • Expanded to 111 Hester Street.
  • Son joined, adding the thread business and making local deliveries to neighborhood factories.
Resilience Through Challenges
  • Survived two major fires.
  • Endured the hardship of 9/11—being blocks from the World Trade Center.
  • Relocated from Hester Street → 30 Allen Street → 27 Allen Street → 2019: Long Island City, Queens.
The Online Shift (Post-9/11)
  • With NYC business halted, Jeff brought the company online via eBay.
  • The “Zipperstop” name was officially born.
  • Expanded into Swarovski crystals, elastic, glues, scissors, and more.
2013 — Fourth Generation Joins
  • Michelle (Jeff’s daughter) entered the business.
  • Expanded into ribbons and modernized operations.
2019 — A New Chapter

Michelle’s husband joined, boosting online growth via Shopify and helping move the business to Queens after 78 years in Manhattan.

Today & Beyond
  • Still proudly family-owned and operated.
  • Serving retail & wholesale customers worldwide.
  • Excited for the future—always ready to connect with customers online, by phone, and in-store.

OUR CUSTOMERS

ZIPPERSTOP proudly serves both retail and wholesale customers, making us a trusted source for everyone from top fashion houses to passionate home crafters. That’s why leading fashion designers, costume creators, fabric stores, and sewing enthusiasts choose us for their projects.

Our client list includes industry icons such as Nike, The Walt Disney Company, and The New York City Ballet—along with countless other talented makers who inspire us every day.

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