Nice one Bill
I have dealt with Alex a few times now & he is a nice chap who takes great pride in his work
Send me a p.m with your address & I will send you a dozen split rings if you like !
It would be very difficult to tie directly onto the zipper tab. The article that the zipper is attached to would interfere with the tying process. The split ring or clip allows for easy tying and attachment to the tab. It is also easy to transfer the pull from one article to another if desired.I think it would be better to attach them directly to the zippers, isn't it?