Purchase the exact length of zipper that you need for your project - no waste, and no struggle finding the right length zipper. Allow 1 inch of zipper on top and bottom to accommodate insertion into seams (ex: for a 40 inch zipper, purchase 42 inches)
#5 Zipper slides sold separately (available in nickel, antique brass, black, and white).
#5 Zipper top stops and bottom stops also sold separately