Abschlußplättchen

English translation: (zipper) pull tab

07:52 Aug 23, 2011
German to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
German term or phrase: Abschlußplättchen
Als weitere Besonderheit finden Sie an allen Taschen mit Reißverschluss unser mit Diamantgravur eingearbeitetes X®-Markenemblem als Abschlußplättchen
stephkg (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:53
English translation:(zipper) pull tab
Explanation:
Check out this Wikipedia link. There is a diagram in which the parts of a zipper a labeled.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zipper

If the company emblem is attached to the zipper slider via a loop, zipper pull, is probably more appropriate. See:
http://www.mctrek.de/yeahshop/shop/detail.php4?artnr=4020610...
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Judith Shiozawa (X)
Germany
Local time: 19:53
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4 +1(zipper) pull tab
Judith Shiozawa (X)
4closure platelet
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closure platelet


Explanation:
Here, the german word describes a covering of a closing fixture in form of a disc. "plättchen" is a belittlement of "platte" hence the translation 'platelet' instead of 'plate'.

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(zipper) pull tab


Explanation:
Check out this Wikipedia link. There is a diagram in which the parts of a zipper a labeled.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zipper

If the company emblem is attached to the zipper slider via a loop, zipper pull, is probably more appropriate. See:
http://www.mctrek.de/yeahshop/shop/detail.php4?artnr=4020610...

Judith Shiozawa (X)
Germany
Local time: 19:53
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8
Notes to answerer
Asker: I found 'tag' as well, but 'pull tab' led me in the right direction.


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