Blog posts
November 15, 2025
What Happens to Neoprene in Landfills?
What Happens to Neoprene in Landfills? By Repurposed Waders Neoprene has been a friend to anglers for decades — keeping us warm on frosty mornings, dry through spring runoff, and...
The Long Life of GORE-TEX — and Why We Give It Another
At Repurposed Waders, we spend a lot of time surrounded by material that was built to last. The thing about waders — especially those made with GORE-TEX® — is that...
We're officially a 501C!
ANNOUNCEMENT: Repurposed Waders is officially a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit From the banks of our favorite Maine rivers to the growing support of the fly fishing community, there’s been a lot of...
Why Fly Fishing Needs to Talk About Gear Waste
Let’s be honest: fly fishing has a bit of a gear problem. We love our stuff. Rods built like fine instruments, waders that fit like a second skin, reels that...