Closure arrangement for reclosable bag and method thereof

A zipper for a reclosable bag having first and second opposing panel sections, the zipper comprising:

• a female profile including first and second opposing legs each including a securing head at an extended end, a base adapted for attachment to the first panel section of the bag, and a neck between the securing head and the base;
• at least one of the first and second legs having a plurality of portions removed to form a first series of breaks, the portions removed including the securing head and the neck;
• and
• a male profile, adapted for attachment to the second panel section of the bag, arranged to interlock with the first and second legs, wherein the male profile includes an attachment portion adapted for attachment to the second panel section, a securing member at an extended end, and a stem between the attachment portion and the securing member and the male profile includes a second plurality of portions removed to form a second series of breaks, the second plurality of portions removed including the securing member and the stem.