Plastic zippers

[Katie2324]

Hi so I have been thinking about Chanel bag for awhile since it's a lot of $$$$ to me. They seem ok quality, but I'm confused..why does Chanel use plastic zippers for their very expensive items. How's that possible and what's the reason behind it ?
That looks like a deal breaker to me.
What experience do you have with your handbag's zippers?

 

[jayjay77]

Chanel uses multiple types of zippers depending on the bag. Sometimes metal or sometimes what you may be referring to, a zipper with a metal pull but the teeth of the zipper seem to be not metal, I would call it microfiber. For the classic flaps and reissues the zipper is on the flap and touches the leather inner flap, I think a metal zipper would cut into the leather. That's just my two cents. I think the Chanel zippers are very lovely and elegant

 

[Katie2324]

Chanel uses multiple types of zippers depending on the bag. Sometimes metal or sometimes what you may be referring to, a zipper with a metal pull but the teeth of the zipper seem to be not metal, I would call it microfiber. For the classic flaps and reissues the zipper is on the flap and touches the leather inner flap, I think a metal zipper would cut into the leather. That's just my two cents. I think the Chanel zippers are very lovely and elegant

I meant zippers for pockets inside the bags. Sorry I wasn't clear.
Yes, the metal zippers can cut into the leather, but they could be partially covered with the leather to protect the interior. I guess to me it just seems strange to see plastic features in a very expensive bags (to me they are pricey). I don't own any Chanel yet, just thinking about it and noticed that fact.
Thanks for the reply.