Whether you use your waders once a year or once a week they need to be cleaned, dried and stored correctly. The main area to focus on is the inside of the wader. Let us look at why?

Even though your waders are breathable and moisture is allowed to escape, condensation may appear on the inside and although much of this moisture will escape, there will be some moisture buildup which in turn will collect dust, dirt and fabric from clothing, a perfect breeding ground for mold/mildew and this is where the problems begin if you do not care for your waders.

Mold only needs three things to grow. A food source (Dirt) A source of moisture (condensation) and a place to grow (Your waders) Once the microscopic spores take hold and begin to grow they will break down the breathability of the fabric and cause damage to the membrane causing your waders to leak. Keep them clean and you'll never have this problem!

Drying
1.Remove all contents from storage pockets. Items left in pockets can collect moisture and soon begin the mold process. Turn your waders inside out and hang them up- right. Hanging them this way creates for better air circulation. Never hang them by the braces. This can place long-term stress on the material and cause them fail. Allow the inside of your waders to fully dry. Do not dry in direct sunlight. Once the inside has dried turn them the right way and repeat the drying process. Once you are happy that your waders are 100% dry fold them gently and store in a cool dry environment. Do not throw them crumpled up in a corner. The material on the outside may soon become damaged by lack of air circulation.