stackyFACTSVintage steamer trunks used heavy brass locks and leather buckling systems that added unnecessary pounds to the cargo. The adoption of the interlocking metal zipper allowed manufacturers to swap rigid wood and leather for flexible nylon and canvas. This single fastening innovation shaved off a massive amount of excess baggage weight.
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