My waders are leaking, what can I do?

Leaking waders are a common problem, as many anglers will testify. Keeping the wearer dry when faced with cold, deep water is a difficult task.

If your waders are leaking there are a few possible solutions.

All waders we sell have at least a one year guarantee against manufacturing defects (from the original purchase date). Some companies offer a longer guarantee, so this is worth checking.

It's important to remember that manufacturing defects do not include wear and tear or accidental damage, for example pin holes, scratches or tears in the fabric, pulled or stretched seams or fabric damage caused by damp like mildew, mould or fungal spores. When carrying out an inspection, damage like this is usually easy to spot and any warranty claim would be unlikely to succeed. If there is any doubt, we can return the waders to the manufacturer for testing.

Many manufacturers offer a repair service for reasonable rates when the problem is outwith the guarantee so all is not lost.

If you would like to claim under warranty, get in touch with us and we will do what we can to help.

IMPORTANT

Please note that to protect the health and safety of our staff and customers, we will not handle or accept any items that show signs of mould, damp contamination or dirt.

If your faulty waders require to be returned for repair, replacement or warranty assessment and it has any of the signs above, please ensure that:

The waders are fully cleaned and dry before bringing it to the store or returning via post

All visible mould or dirt is removed and the waders are completely dry and safe to handle

The waders are transported in a clean bag

Once the waders are clean and free from contamination, we will be happy to inspect it and provide assistance with repairs, replacements or warranty enquiries.

We reserve the right to refuse to carry out any inspection if the returned waders are not in a clean and dry condition with any signs of the above issues. The waders will be returned back to you to resolve. You will then need to return them back to us at your own cost.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe environment for everyone.

If you wish to repair the fault yourself, there are a number of products available on our site to help including special, flexible glues and wash in treatments. Just search on our site or contact our support team for advice.