UK's Biggest Outdoor Gear Repair Service

The UK's Biggest Instore Repair Service

Experts in every stitch

We specialise in repair, wash and alteration of outdoor clothing and equipment. All brands, all gear, reparied in every one of our stores.

Our skilled and experienced team will keep your favourite gear going - fixing zips, patching rips, washing and reproofing.

Pop into one of our stores, grap a brew and chat through what's possible. Or use our online clothing repair service by buying one of the services below.

It's a personalised service we've perfected since 2004.

Online wash and repair services

Pop into any store or select the repair service you want below, buy it, and send us your gear following the instructions below and the order number we'll send you by email. We’ll do the rest.

Zip Slider Replacement

Replace a broken zip slider on your outdoor gear

£35.00

Full Zip Replacement

Replace a broken zip on your outdoor gear.

From £65.00

Patch Repair

Repair holes and tears in your kit. Single or multiple patches available.

From £25.00

Down Jacket Wash

Improve your down jacket's performance by using our wash service

From £40.00

Waterproof Wash & Reproof

Improve your waterproof clothing's performance by using our wash and reproof service

From £35.00

Sleeping Bag Wash

Improve your sleeping bag's performance by using our wash service

From £55.00

Online Repair Service

Our Repair Heroes love a challenge, whether it’s saving a much-loved rucksack or converting an old jacket into a Mountain Rescue dog’s new winter coat.

Alpkit stores have dedicated repair stations, fully equipped to breathe new life into your old kit.

How to send us your item

1. Buy your repair service online.

2. Package your item. Include your order number and contact details in the package and any notes/sketches to show us the repair you want. You can find your order number on your order confirmation email.

3. Post your package to our Betws-y-Coed store team*

Alpkit Repairs
Former Chapel
Holyhead Road
Betws-y-Coed
Gwynedd
LL24 0BW

4. We'll update you when we receive it and again when the work is complete, and we'll post it back to you.

* Please note: You will need to organise and cover the cost of sending us your items. We'll then return your items at no extra cost.

Online Wash Service

If your waterproofs have stopped beading or your down bags and jackets are getting a bit cold and clumpy, our wash, reproof and reloft service can breathe new life into them.

We use Nikwax® cleaning products and can wash and dry: waterproof jackets & trousers, insulated jackets, sleeping bags, expedition suits and salopettes.

How to send us your item

1. Buy your wash service online.

2. Package your item. Include your order number and contact details in the package. You can find your order number on your order confirmation email.

3. Post your package to our Ambleside store team*

Alpkit Wash Service
100 Lake Road
Ambleside
LA22 0DB

4. We'll update you when we receive it and again when the work is complete, and we'll post it back to you.

* Please note: You will need to organise and cover the cost of sending us your items. We'll then return your items at no extra cost.

How to wash and repair your outdoor clothing and equipment at home

Looking after your kit is essential to ensure it keeps performing at its best. If you don't need to send it to us you can do a lot of this at home. Here is how.

How to Wash and Reproof Your Waterproof Jacket

If you’re not sure how to reproof your waterproof jacket and trousers, then here’s our guide to get your waterproof...

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How to wash a waterproof jacket

You should wash your waterproof jacket, and you should do it regularly to maintain its performance. So let's roll up...

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Care Guide: How to wash down jackets and sleeping bags

With the right care, your down jacket and sleeping bag can last for years and years. Here's how to wash,...

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Guide to cleaning and caring for outdoor clothing

From waterproofs and merino wool to down and synthetic kit, cleaning and looking after your outdoor clothing is really important...

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Care Guide: Cleaning titanium and aluminium cookware

After an adventure on the hills the last thing you need to worry about is how best to clean your...

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How to wash and care for Merino and lambswool wool clothing

Merino wool is known for its softness, warmth, and moisture-wicking properties, making it a favourite among outdoor enthusiasts. However, to...

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Care Guide: How to clean a tent

We've all done it at some point: come back, thoroughly worn out after a camping trip, and dumped our dirty...

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How to Care for and Reproof Your Waxed Cotton Bag

One of the best things about waxed cotton is how well it ages. Over time, your bag will soften, develop...

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Outdoor clothing and equipment repair kits

The more you look after your gear the more it'll look after you

Alpkit Leather Kit

All you need to care for your Leather footwear

£15.99

Alpkit Footwear Kit

ECO friendly restoring kit for footwear

£15.99

Alpkit Tent Kit

Repair, wash and proof kit for your tent

£13.99

Email when available

Nikwax TX Direct Spray On

Spray-on reproofer for restoring water repellency

From £9.99

Nikwax Down Wash Direct

Wash-in down cleaner for revitalising your down-filled equipment and clothing

From £6.99

Nikwax Down Proof

Wash-in reproofer use it alongside Nikwax Tech Wash

From £7.99

Nikwax Cotton Proof

Easy to use wash-in waterproofing for all cotton, polycotton, canvas clothing and equipment

£8.49

Email when available

Alpkit Eco Twin 75ML

Wash and proof kit for your outdoor clothing, enough for one wash

£6.99

Email when available

Alpkit Down Care Kit

Wash and proof kit for down clothing

£10.99

Email when available

Nikwax Tech Wash

Eco-friendly cleaner for safely washing waterproofs and softshells

From £5.49

Email when available

Nikwax TX Direct Wash In

Wash-in reproofer to restore water repellency

From £8.99

Email when available

Nikwax Twin: Tech Wash And TX Direct

Twin pack of tech wash and wash-in reproofer

From £12.99

Email when available

Stormsure Tuff Tape

Clear sticky tape to fix an array of outdoor products

From £4.99

Experts in every stitch

Every store has a Repair Station team and love to talk gear repair. That's the reason why repair is now Alpkit's single best selling product. So do come down, grab a brew and we'll let you know if we can fix it.

Clothing and outdoor gear repair and alteration service price list

Alpkit instore repair station

Repair	Price
Heat patches	Single £15 Double patch (inside and outside) £20 Multiple (2 or 3) £25 Multiple (4 or more) £30
Zip repairs	Slider replacement £35
Full zip replacement	From £65-80 depending on jacket, tent, pack style. Long complex zips on tents may cost more. * plus £5 if specialist zip
Taping	Full jacket from £80 Partial from £50
Tent repairs	Pole re-cording £30 +£1.20 per m of cord Cord tunnel rebuild £45 Pole repair £10+ Additional anchor points from £25
Stitching (includes backpacks, fabric patches and repairs etc.)	£38 per hour
Custom modifications	Quoted depending on job at £38 per hour plus parts
Postage	Small £3 Medium £6 Large £10

Professional outdoor clothing and sleeping bag cleaning and reproofing.

Alpkit instore wash, reloft and reproof service

Item / Service	Price
Down jacket wash	Single jacket £40 Two jackets £60
Waterproof tech wash & reproof	Single waterproof£35 Two waterproofs £45
Sleeping bag wash	Up to 1.5kg or under 700FP £55 Over 1.5kg or over 700FP £65
Postage	Small item £3 Medium item £6 Large item £10

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