Recycled Waders
941 pounds & counting recycled in 2011
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recycle: how we do it

Recycled Waders upcycles reclaimed breathable wader material to create unique everyday products. Wader material comes from individuals, fishing guides, fishing lodges, wader manufacturers and local fishing clubs.

Once waders are received they are “deconstructed” by removing shoulder straps, waist belts, neoprene feet, manufacturer logos and any other straps, buckles or pockets that might get in the way. Next the material is washed at a local laundry shop. Those of you who have spent all day in your waders know what goes on in there – they need to be and do get laundered!

After their “de-fumigation” the waders are stacked in like sizes, shapes, and colors and prepared for cutting and sewing. As much as possible the components from each pair of waders are reclaimed with intent to be used in RW products.

Recycled Waders products are “deconstructed”, “de-fumigated”, cut and sewn within a 15-mile radius in Seattle, WA. Each product is unique to each pair of waders: whether it be aqua seal splotches, patches, stains, sun bleached sections, self imposed monograms, nicknames or color patterns, each pair of waders brings their own character to the shop and we try to capture this with our products.