We’ll recycle your old wetsuit.
Wetsuits are great. They keep us warm, protected and increase our ability to surf year round.But when we’re done with them it can be tricky to figure out what to do next. That’s where we come in!In partnership with in-country recycling facilities, we offer our Wetsuit Recycling program across Australia, we have launched our Wetsuit Recycling Program across Australia, USA,France, Portugal and Spain. Now surfers across the globe can recycle any surf branded wetsuit at participating Rip Curl stores.
We have recycled OVER 64,000(*) WETSUITS since we launched our Wetsuit Recycling Program.
Your old wetsuits are being recycled into raw material used for the creation of things like change matt and flooring or recycled in carbon black for the industry. Recycle your old, surfed out wetsuit (from any brand) at your local Rip Curl store, or mail it in.
(*) equivalent wetsuit units based on average 1,2Kg per wetsuit, since launching our wetsuit recycling program in 2020.
This program is only available in the United Sates, Australia and Europe (France, Spain, Portugal, UK and Italia).
USA: 11,383
France: 12,356
Australia: 9,020
HOW THE RECYCLING PROCESS WORKS:
Step 1
Drop off your old wetsuits at your nearest selected store.
Step 2
Your old wetsuit is then transported to our local in-country recycling partners for processing.
Step 3
Once there, your wetsuit will be crumbed into a new raw material.
Step 4
This new raw material can then be used for the creation of things like change matt and flooring or recycled in carbon black for the industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Participating in this program is easy! See answers to frequently-asked questions here.
How To Mail In Your Wetsuit:
If you are based in a remote region or otherwise cannot hand your wetsuit over to a Rip Curl store, please email us.customerservice@ripcurl.com and our crew will help you out!
You do not need to clean your wetsuit before dropping it off for recycling, however, Rip Curl stores will not accept wet items, so please make sure your items are dry.
Find Your Closest Selected Store
What can I recycle through this program?
Any brand of used surf wetsuits. The program does not accept:
- Booties
- Gloves
- Helmets
- Diving suits
Are there any costs associated with participating in the program?
Rip Curl sponsors this national recycling program, making it free for you to participate.
Do I need to clean the items before I send them to Rip Curl?
No, you do not need to clean your wetsuit before dropping it off for recycling. Rip Curl Stores will not accept dripping items, so please make sure your items are dry.
Do I need to pay for postage?
Yes, you will be required to pay for the postage to recycle your wetsuit. Please see address below:
Rip Curl Recycle Program
193 Avenida La Pata
San Clemente, CA 92673
Looking To Repair Your Wetsuit Instead?
Our Wetsuit Service Center is owned and operated by
Rip Curl which means you will receive the best quality service.
We are also able to repair wetsuits that are out of warranty* to prolong the life of your favorite suit.
*Our goods also come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.