CARE ADVICE
Our waders are among the toughest and most durable on the market, but that doesn’t mean they’re indestructible. Like any piece of gear, they require proper care to perform at their best and provide years of reliable use.
Below, you’ll find a few important tips and tricks to help keep your LOC waders in top condition.
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When you are done fishing for the day, turn your waders inside out to dry before using them again. This is important as you will prolong the life of your wader. And it´s always nice to slide into a dry, cosy wader in the morning. Note! Try not to dry your waders directly in the sun. If you need too, turn the zipper away from the sun.
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Never store your waders while they are wet or damp. Moisture can lead to mildew growth, which may damage the fabric and accelerate the hydrolytic degradation (or simply, the aging process) of the TPU coating on the waterproof zipper. Over time, this can cause the coating to swell, crack, or delaminate.
Please note that damage to the zipper caused by improper storage is not covered under warranty, as it is considered user-related damage rather than a material defect.
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If you have been fishing in the salt rinse your waders with plenty of fresh water when you are done. Our waders are made to be used in the salt but like everything usen in the salt, salt is a killer. So rinse with fresh water and your wader will be with you for a very long time.
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We suggest you wash your waders two or three times a year. It´s easy. Separate the 3-D mesh liner from the wader and put both parts in a bathtub with lukewarm water and a very mild detergent. Let it soak and then rinse and dry.
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Make sure your wading boots are the correct size and fit properly. Boots that are too large can cause unnecessary friction and wear while walking, reducing the lifespan of the neoprene feet.
If your current boots are slightly oversized, a simple solution is to wear a thin 3 mm neoprene sock over the LOC stockingfoot. This will help minimize friction and provide a great interim solution until you're ready to invest in a new pair of boots.
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Never lubricate the waterproof zipper. This could cause dust and debris to stick to the sealings in the zipper causing it to leak. Your zipper should have some resistance when closing and opening it, should you feel the resistance becomes tougher and tougher, just clean it with fresh water.
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When closing up the waterproof zipper make sure no fabric fibers from your undergarments or sweater are stuck in the zipper. This is the most common cause for zippers to leak and very, very easy to avoid.
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Use your belt - The belt is a crucial part of the design as it keeps the
wader in place preventing fabric folds and unnecessary wear of the fabric when walking. It can also help reduce filling up your waders with water should you be unfortunate to take a swim. -
If you have an accident when out fishing and you want to do a quick fix to repair your waders do NOT use Aquaseal or similar repair products. This will void the warranty. Best is to simply use a common repair patch that you use for repairing bicycle tires or just regular contact glue and any sort of waterproof patch. When you are done fishing, send the waders to us and we´ll do a permanent repair. If it is a warranty claim there is no cost for you. If you are the cause of the damage, then we´ll access the damage and get back to you with a cost proposal.