McNETT® - Essentials for Adventure^TM

Wader Care & Repair

Fishing waders should be cared for much as you would care for your favorite outerwear. You can wash and apply DWR (Durable Water Repellent) treatments to make sure your sleeping bag stays comfortable and warm all year long.

• Cleaning

  • Cleaning Waders

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      Step 1:

      To remove stubborn odors and bacteria from waders, fill a tub with warm water and add 2 capfuls of MiraZyme™ Enzyme Based Gear Deodorizer.

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      Step 2

      Stir mixture

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      Step 2

      Dip waders to saturate all areas. Remove from tub. Do NOT rinse. As the suit dries, MiraZyme does its work - consuming organic matter such as mold, mildew, algae and bacteria, leaving your suit odor-free.

• Wader Repair

  • Instant Repairs

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      Field Repair:

      For instant field repairs, use the Wader Field Repair Kit.

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      Step 1:

      Apply a patch over tear on outside of wader. Apply Aquaseal to tear on inside of wader and 1/4 inch beyond the tear

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      Step 1:

      Cover with another patch. Waders can be used immediately. Patches can be removed in 2-3 days.

  • Replace Felt Soles

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      Step 1:

      To attach New felt soles, remove old felt (if necessary). Lightly roughen rubber soles with sandpaper then wipe rubber soles with Cotol-240 or isopropyl alcohol.

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      Step 2

      Apply Aquaseal to outer edge of new felt soles and attach to boot. Clamp in place and allow Aquaseal to dry level 8 to 12 hours.

  • Repair Felt Soles

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      Step 1:

      To repair peeling felt soles, clean and dry peeling area. Apply Aquaseal in gap and close.

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      Step 2

      Use patch (included in the Wader Repair Kit) to hold area closed overnight.

• Seal Wader Seams

  • Seal Wader Seams

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      Step 1:

      To seal wader seams, turn waders inside out and examine seams and fabric for gaps, Apply Aquaseal directly to the seam, extending over seam and on to fabric by 1⁄4 inch.

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      Step 2:

      Use brush to work Aquaseal under fabric folds and into stitching. Allow Aquaseal to cure 8 to 12 hours.

• Wader Maintenance

  • Restoring Water Repellency to Waders

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      Apply DWR to Waders

      Restore water repellency to GORE-TEX® waders with ReviveX Spray-On treatment.

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      While waders are damp, use a warm iron to activate water repellent treatment—avoid ironing neoprene booties or rubber components.

• How to find a leak

  • Wader Repair

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      Find Leaks

      To find leaks in Gore-Tex® waders, soak the tip of a rag in rubbing alcohol and dab over the suspect area. The hole will show up as a contrasting color against the rest of the wader. Allow area to dry and seal with Aquaseal.