How to Repair Breathable Waders

Breathable waders can be an angler's salvation on summer days when heavy rubber or neoprene waders are too hot. The downside of lightweight, breathable waders is that they can be punctured or torn easily on stream-side brush and thorns. With a few supplies, fixing punctures and tears in breathable waders is easy.

Things You'll Need

  • Spray bottle of rubbing alcohol
  • Cloth
  • Fine-point marker
  • Tube of Aquaseal sealant
  • Duct tape
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Instructions

  1. Repairing a Puncture

    • 1

      Locate the puncture by turning the waders inside out and spraying the suspected area with alcohol.

    • 2

      Turn the waders right side out and look for a dark spot where alcohol has seeped through. The spot marks the puncture.

    • 3

      Mark the location of the puncture by making a circle around it with the marker.

    • 4

      Wet a corner of the cloth with alcohol and scrub the area of the puncture to remove any dirt.

    • 5

      Cover the puncture and the area 1/8 inch around it with a bead of Aquaseal.

    • 6

      Allow the Aquaseal to dry for 12 hours.

    Repairing a Tear

    • 7

      Cover the tear completely with a piece of duct tape placed on the inside of the waders, making sure the torn edges are aligned as close together as possible.

    • 8

      Working on the outside of the waders, wet a corner of the cloth with alcohol and scrub the area of the tear to remove any dirt.

    • 9

      Cover the tear and the area 1/8 inch around it with a bead of Aquaseal.

    • 10

      Allow the Aquaseal to dry for 12 hours.

    • 11

      Turn the waders inside out.

    • 12

      Remove the tape.

    • 13

      Wet a corner of the cloth with alcohol and scrub the area of the tear to remove any dirt or residue from the tape.

    • 14

      Cover the tear and the area 1/8 inch around the tear with a bead of Aquaseal.

    • 15

      Allow the Aquaseal to dry for 12 hours.