All Repair service articles
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SponsoredHow the GORE-TEX brand wants to extend the life of its products
Our interview explores Gore’s commitment to extending product life, consumer education campaigns, and the newly launched GORE-TEX Gear Tour.
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News briefsMontane launches repair service in Germany and Austria
Following the example of the British model, outdoor manufacturer Montane is now offering a repair service for customers in Germany and Austria. Repair orders can be registered on the brand’s website and sent to the Outdoor Service Team in Berlin. The British outdoor brand launched its in-house repair service “Repair ...
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News briefsGlobetrotter creates lifecycle manager positions
Starting on March 1, German outdoor retailer Globetrotter is creating two new positions as product lifecycle managers. With their support, the company aims to expand existing initiatives, such as second-hand buying & selling and repair workshops, as well as develop new, innovative projects focused on extending the lifecycle of products. ...
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News briefsBerghaus refreshes and expands free repair services at headquarters
British brand Berghaus has revived its in-house “Repairhaus” repair center, placed at the company headquarters and originally established 56 years ago. The repair shop’s trained staff will give any damaged Berghaus clothing, shoes, backpacks or accessories (no matter how old or weathered they are) a second life, if possible. Pieces ...
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News briefsNew repair center in Amsterdam opened by Makers Unite and Patagonia
The creative textile platform Makers Unite and outdoor clothing brand Patagonia have opened the United Repair Center (URC) in Amsterdam. According to the Amsterdam Economic Board, the URC is capable of annually carrying out 300,000 clothing repairs for affiliated brands and their customers. In addition to Patagonia, other clothing brands ...
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News briefsRab rolls out its second stich repair service in more countries
Brtish brand Rab (owned by Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd.) has expanded its previously U.K.-only upcycling program into a globally available online repair service. For the past three years, Rab has offered the upcycling program “Second Stitch” at its U.K. service center in conjunction with its factory store. Now the service ...
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News briefsGlobetrotter opens Care & Repair workshop in Hamburg
Hamburg-based outdoor outfitter Globetrotter is opening its own repair workshop at its main store in Barmbek, where garments such as outdoor jackets, hiking pants, tents, sleeping bags, backpacks and stoves can be repaired directly on-site by trained staff. In addition, numerous services are offered for optimal care - including professional ...
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News briefsPatagonia Worn Wear offers repair service on trails in Germany and Austria
For the first time this summer, the Patagonia Worn Wear team is offering free repair of zippers, tears, holes, seams and more of clothing that has suffered and deserves a new life - no matter what the brand - directly on some of the most popular MTB ...
