The broken zipper on the three-layer hardshell jacket, the peeling sole on the approach shoe or the tear in the down sleeping bag does not have to mean the end - on the contrary. Transa has its own repair workshop where outdoor equipment and functional clothing is repaired, maintained or cleaned - and very inexpensively!
A contribution to Transa Travel & Outdoor
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. This approach is an important guide on the way from a throwaway society to more conscious and sustainable consumer behavior. In other words: Where it is not possible to reduce individual consumption, the focus should at least be on reusing products and recycling them at the end of their life cycle.
When it comes to reuse, there are now numerous exciting initiatives that help extend the lifespan of functional clothing and outdoor equipment. sex For example, we have set up our own 600 square meter repair workshop in Altstetten, where a solution can be found for almost every problem with your equipment.
«In our repair workshop we can care for, repair, wash and impregnate many products for you. We are a certified Gore-Tex partner with all of our repair and care locations.”
Transa repair workshop: The most important things at a glance
What is being repaired?
- Clothing: Holes, zippers and seams
- Shoes: broken seams, new soles and more
- Features: Backpacks, tents, sleeping pads, sleeping bags, stoves, water filters and much more
Who does Transa work with?
Does Transa also repair items purchased elsewhere? Yes! Transa also repairs outdoor and travel gear not purchased from them and from all brands. Except for shoes and climbing finches, only brands in the range can be repaired.
No matter how specific the damage is, let's take a look at it, there's definitely something that can be done.
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Repair service for functional clothing and outdoor equipment
As the name suggests, repairing is the core of the repair workshop. But Transa also takes care of washing or waterproofing your functional clothing. The specialists on site will find a solution for almost any damage to functional clothing and outdoor equipment.
The price of the repair depends on the damage, the demands on the solution and the effort involved. The following examples are to be understood as a rough guideline: Gluing a hole/tear in a down jacket: from 10 CHF, changing the waterproof zipper on a Gore-Tex jacket: from 140 CHF.
With proper care, you can extend the life of your product and often avoid or delay repairs.
Resoling: Second life for climbing finches, mountain boots etc.
In addition to repairs, Transa also offers the resoling of climbing shoes or hiking and mountain boots. This means you can use shoes that you have “worn in” for much longer and don’t have to throw them away because of a hole or a loose sole.
The cost of resoling can vary greatly depending on the model and brand, especially for hiking boots. The prices for climbing finches are more specific:
- Soles for climbing finches with half sole: CHF 79
- Soles for climbing finches, half sole including a tip: CHF 89
- Soles for climbing finches, half sole with two tips: CHF 99
Tailoring service
True to the motto “what doesn’t fit will be made to fit,” Transa offers tailoring services. If desired, the purchased trousers can be shortened or expanded to include an additional pocket.
Care service
Where wood is chopped, splinters must fall. That means: functional clothing and outdoor equipment has to withstand a lot. Proper care significantly extends its lifespan.
But with the high-end materials used in today's outdoor equipment, it's not always that easy. That's why Transa offers its own washing service for sophisticated down products and impregnates functional clothing at the Fjällräven Wax Station.