Components

Discover our hiking gear components designed for building, repairing, or customizing your outdoor equipment. A selection of reliable technical parts perfect for DIY projects.

TANKA cord lock

Price range: €0.50 to €0.60

KAM SNAP pressure button

4,00 €

Elastic cords

0,45 €

Coarse-grain ribbon

0,80 €

Zipp YKK Extra long divisible

Price range: €10.00 to €17.00

ZIPPER YKK

Price range: €4.00 to €6.00

Our Technical Components

YKK® zippers

Zippers are used every day and are often one of the first parts of a piece of gear to show signs of wear. That’s why French Light Outdoor uses only YKK® zippers, which are recognized worldwide for their reliability and durability.

Depending on the application, several types are used: standard separable fasteners, two-way zippers, or reinforced Vislon zippers. Some are even custom-made to meet the specific needs of quilts and technical apparel.

Key Benefits

✔ Excellent reliability

✔ High wear resistance

✔ Available in many sizes

✔ Complies with the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100

✔ Components used by the leading outdoor brands

The models used

Separable closures
Available in 40, 50, or 60 cm.
6 mm rails
automatic stopper
polyester tape
100% polyester
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Class I certification

Extra-long zippers
Manufactured specifically for French Light Outdoor.
Available in:
size 3 (spiral)
size 5 Vislon®

Length:
240 cm

These zippers are particularly well-suited for making quilts and technical jackets.

KAM SNAP® Snap Fasteners

KAM SNAP® snaps are widely used in the apparel industry due to their excellent durability, light weight, and corrosion resistance.

Made of high-quality plastic, they provide a reliable lock without the risk of oxidation, even in a humid environment.

Why use them?

✔ lightweight

✔ solid

✔ rust-proof

✔ Reliable closure

✔ Available in many colors

Technical Specifications

Model T5
Cap diameter: 12.25 mm
Secure fit
High-quality plastic

Cords & Ribbons

Cords and straps play an essential role in adjusting and securing equipment.
French Light Outdoor selects models that are light enough to align with an ultralight philosophy, while still offering excellent durability.

Grosgrain ribbons are used for fasteners that do not require high tensile strength, while elastic cords provide quick and reliable adjustments.

Why use them?

✔ lightweight

✔ solid

✔ rust-proof

✔ Reliable closure

✔ Available in many colors

Technical Specifications

grosgrain ribbon, width: 16 mm
, sold by the meter
, excellent stability

elastic cord, diameter: 2.5 mm
, sold by the meter
, available in several colors

Cord Stops (Tanka)

Cord locks allow you to quickly adjust your gear while ensuring a secure fit.

French Light Outdoor uses ultralight models compatible with 10-mm straps, available in two sizes depending on the desired level of support.

Why use them?

✔ lightweight

✔ solid

✔ rust-proof

✔ Reliable closure

✔ Available in many colors

Available in two sizes

S
, compact
, smoother closure

L
, reinforced support
, easy to use even while wearing gloves

Equipment you can count on, down to the last detail

High-performance technical fabric alone is not enough to design durable gear.

By selecting components known for their quality and reliability, French Light Outdoor ensures that each component contributes to the performance and longevity of its products.

Your practice comes first

From zippers to snap buttons, drawstrings, and adjustment systems, every component is chosen to meet the demands of hiking, camping, and long-distance travel.