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 Zip Slider Replacement

Zip Slider Replacement

Replace a broken zip slider on your outdoor gear
£35.00
Full Zip Replacement Full Zip Replacement

Full Zip Replacement

Replace a broken zip on your outdoor gear.
£65.00
Patch Repair Patch Repair

Patch Repair

Repair holes and tears in your kit. Single or multiple patches available.
£25.00
Down Jacket Wash Down Jacket Wash

Down Jacket Wash

Improve your down jacket's performance by using our wash service
£40.00
Waterproof Wash & Reproof Waterproof Wash & Reproof

Waterproof Wash & Reproof

Improve your waterproof clothing's performance by using our wash and reproof service
£35.00
Sleeping Bag Wash Sleeping Bag Wash

Sleeping Bag Wash

Improve your sleeping bag's performance by using our wash service
£65.00

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

  • Buy your repair service online.
  • Package your item. Include your order number and contact details in the package.
  • You can find your order number on your order confirmation email.
  • Send your package to our team in the Betws-y-Coed Store:
    Alpkit Repairs
    Former Chapel
    Holyhead Road
    Betws-y-Coed
    Gwynedd
    LL24 0BW

    Take advantage of our free postage service:

    Send your item to our Repair Station with DPD
    Once you have filled in your details you will be given the option to generate a QR code and print your label in a drop off location, or print your own label and drop it off at a DPD drop off location. There are over 11,000 DPD Parcel Shops around the country.
    Visit our DPD portal

    Send your item to our Repair Station with Royal Mail
    Once you have filled in your details you will be given the option to generate a QR code and print your label in a drop off location, or print your own label and drop it off at a Post Office.
    Visit our Royal Mail Repairs portal

    • 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
  • Buy your wash service online.
  • Package your item. Include your order number and contact details in the package. You can find your order number on your order confirmation email.
  • Send your package to our team in the Ambleside Store:
    Alpkit Wash Service
    100 Lake Road
    Ambleside
    LA22 0DB

    • Take advantage of one of our free postage services:

    1. Send your item with DPD
    Once you have filled in your details you will be given the option to generate a QR code and print your label in a drop off location, or print your own label and drop it off at a DPD drop off location. There are over 11,000 DPD Parcel Shops around the country.
    Visit our DPD Wash and Reproofing portal

    2. Send your item with Royal Mail
    Once you have filled in your details you will be given the option to generate a QR code and print your label in a drop off location, or print your own label and drop it off at a Post Office.
    Visit our Royal Mail Wash and Reproofing portal

    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 Reproof Your Waterproof Jacket

    How to 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 eco twin 75ml Alpkit Eco Twin 75ML

    Alpkit Eco Twin 75ML

    Wash and proof kit for your outdoor clothing, enough for one wash
    £6.99
    alpkit apparel care kit Alpkit Apparel Care Kit

    Alpkit Apparel Care Kit

    Wash and proof kit for your outdoor clothing
    £9.99
    alpkit down care kit alpkit down care kit balls

    Alpkit Down Care Kit

    Wash and proof kit for down clothing
    £10.99
    Alpkit Footwear Kit Alpkit Footwear Kit

    Alpkit Footwear Kit

    ECO friendly restoring kit for footwear
    £15.99
    Alpkit Leather Kit Alpkit Leather Kit

    Alpkit Leather Kit

    All you need to care for your Leather footwear
    £15.99
    Alpkit Tent Kit Alpkit Tent Kit

    Alpkit Tent Kit

    Repair, wash and proof kit for your tent
    £13.99

    • Email when available

    Nikwax Tech Wash Nikwax Tech Wash

    Nikwax Tech Wash

    Eco-friendly cleaner for safely washing waterproofs and softshells
    £5.49

    • Email when available

    Nikwax TX Direct Wash In Nikwax TX Direct Wash In

    Nikwax TX Direct Wash In

    Wash-in reproofer to restore water repellency
    £8.99

    • Email when available

    Nikwax TX Direct Spray On bottles nikwax spray on bottle 300ml

    Nikwax TX Direct Spray On

    Spray-on reproofer for restoring water repellency
    £9.99

    • Email when available

    Nikwax Twin Tech Wash And TX Direct bottles Nikwax Twin Tech Wash And TX Direct bottles 300ml

    Nikwax Twin: Tech Wash And TX Direct

    Twin pack of tech wash and wash-in reproofer
    £12.99
    Nikwax Down Wash bottles Nikwax Down Wash bottle 300ml

    Nikwax Down Wash Direct

    Wash-in down cleaner for revitalising your down-filled equipment and clothing
    £15.99
    Nikwax Down Proof bottles Nikwax Down Proof bottle 300ml

    Nikwax Down Proof

    Wash-in reproofer use it alongside Nikwax Tech Wash
    £7.99
    Nikwax Cotton Proof bottle 300ml Nikwax Cotton Proof bottle 300ml

    Nikwax Cotton Proof

    Easy to use wash-in waterproofing for all cotton, polycotton, canvas clothing and equipment
    £8.49

    • Email when available

    grangers wash and repel down grangers wash and repel down

    Grangers Wash and Repel Down 2 in 1

    Cleaner and reproofer for water repellent down gear
    £7.99 £10.49

    • Email when available

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    Stormsure Tuff Tape

    Clear sticky tape to fix an array of outdoor products
    £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 £25

    Full zip replacement From £55-70 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 £35
    Two jackets £55
    Waterproof tech wash & reproof

    Single waterproof£30
    Two waterproofs £40
    Sleeping bag wash Up to 1.5kg or under 700FP £50
    Over 1.5kg or over 700FP £60
    Postage Small item £3
    Medium item £6
    Large item £10

    Join the circle. As if the feelings gone. Pass it on

    Share the joy. Donate your gear

    Over 20 tons of gear rehomed so far

    Find out more

    Recycle Your Old Wetsuit

    We turn you wetsuit into new neoprene

    Send your wetsuit

    Down recycling

    Send us your old down, duvet or sleeping bag

    Send your down