摘要 |
A method of producing curved slide fastener chains (1) or a curved slide fasteners is disclosed. Fastener elements (4) are planted along respective side edges of a pair of fastener tapes (2, 3), at least one of which tapes (2, 3) is made of solvent-swelling fibers. The fastener elements (4) planted on the respective tapes (2, 3) are inter-engaged with each other to form a fastener chain (1). A solvent or its aqueous solution, or a solution containing a solvent and dissolving a soluble adhesive, is applied onto either one of the fastener tapes (2, 3) made of solvent-swelling fibers. Subsequently, the fastener chain (1) is shaped into a desired curved configuration. The shaped fastener chain (1) has its curved configuration fixed by being served on a texture/textile (5), by solidification of the adhesive dissolved in the solvent after evaportion of the solvent or by applying an adhesive onto the shaped fastener chain (1) and solidifying the adhesive. By mounting a slider, upper stops and lower stops to the fastener chain (1) before or after the above-described shaping, curved slide fasteners can be similarly produced. |