Repurposed Waders

What to do with those old leaky waders you replaced?

After discovering a few pairs of old waders being thrown out riverside here outside our shop, its didn't take long before we realized there must be a better way. 

Why repurpose waders?

Vulcanized rubber, modern PVC, neoprene and Gore-Tex variants are what the greater majority of waders are made of.  When a pair of waders are thrown out, they will stand in our landfills fills for decades at best! It is estimated that more than 3 million pairs of waders are purchased annually by anglers. The average lifespan of waders is 3–5-years. Up to one million pairs find there way into landfills annually.

• PVC is not considered to be a sustainable material. It is non-biodegradable, meaning it will remain in the environment for a very long time. It can also be difficult to recycle, as it is made from a combination of plastics and chemicals.
• Neoprene can take over 100 years to decompose in a landfill. Like most petrochemical-derived fabrics, neoprene has a significantly negative impact on the environment. It's not biodegradable.
• Gore-Tex is so durable that it won't biodegrade for centuries.

We hope you'll consider recycling your old waders with us

The rivers will thank you later!

(coming soon...repurposedwaders.com)