We’ll recycle your old wetsuit.
What’s better than a wetsuit? It keeps us warm, protects us, and lets us surf all year round.
But when it’s no longer needed, what do you do with it? That’s where we come in !
SURF IT UP
Is yourwetsuitwornout?Don’tthrowitaway! Drop it off in-store or senditto us by mail, we’lltake care of the rest.
RETURN IT
Once collected, wetsuits are sorted and shipped to berecycled. This is the start of their new adventure.
WE RECYCLE IT
YouroldwetsuitistransformedintoRenoprene, a recycledneoprenematerial. Fromthis, wecreateuseful, durable products like ourchange mats.
CLOOSE THE LOOP
Theseproducts are also recyclable. Whentheyreach the end of their life, bringthem back — and the cycle starts again.
RECYCLE YOUR WETSUIT WITH RIP CURL
Giveyourgear a second life and enjoy15% off yournextpurchase.
WHAT WE RECYCLE
✔ Surf wetsuits
✔ Neoprene gloves (pairs)
✔ Neoprene booties (pairs)
✔ Neoprene hoods
We accept all brands of wetsuits and surf accessories. We do not accept helmets, dive suits, or items that are too damaged.
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:
Your wetsuit doesn’t need to be washed, but it must be dry. Stores cannot accept wet items, non-compliant products, or mismatched gloves/booties (these do not qualify for a voucher).
BY SHIPPING
Send your wetsuit directly to our workshop :
1 - Contact us at eu.customerservice@ripcurl.com with your details.
2- Receive your shipping reference number.
3 - Ship your item to:
RIP CURL – WETSUIT RECYCLING
407 Avenue de la Tuilerie
40150 Soorts-Hossegor
France
Please note: shipping costs are at your expense.
4 - Receive a 15% discount voucher*.
Voucher conditions:
- Valid immediately on our e-commerce site or for a future purchase
- Minimum order: 80€
- Valid for 6 months from issue date
- One voucher per order (non-cumulative)
IN-STORE
Drop your item at a participating Rip Curl store:
1 - Hand your item to the store team
2 - Provide your contact details
3 - Receive a 15% discount voucher*
Voucher conditions:
- Valid immediately in-store or on your next visit
- Only valid for the purchase of a wetsuit (minimum thickness 3/2)
- Valid for 6 months from issue date
- One voucher per purchase (non-cumulative)
Frequently Asked Questions
Participating in this program is easy! See answers to frequently-asked questions here.
What products can I recycle?
You can recycle surf wetsuits, neoprenegloves, booties, and hoods,fromany brand, not just Rip Curl.We do notaccepthelmets, dive suits, or items that are toodamaged.
Do I need to clean my items before sending them to Rip Curl?
No, you don’t need to wash your wetsuit before recycling. However, it must be dry. Rip Curl stores cannot accept wet items.
Can I recycle multiple items at once?
Yes! You can send multiple items in one shipment. However, you must provide as many sets of contact details as items. For example, if you send one wetsuit and one pair of booties (two items), you need to provide details for two different people. Please note: your shipment cannot exceed 20 kg.
Can I recycle my items at any Rip Curl store?
No, onlyparticipating stores accept items for recycling. Use the link at the top of the page to find a store nearyou.
Is recycling free?
Yes, recyclingis free. If youchoose the mail-in option, shipping costs are at yourexpense.
Can I recycle a product purchased from another retailer?
Yes! It doesn’t matter where you bought your wetsuit or gear. All brands are accepted.
Why did Rip Curl launch this recycling program?
For years, Rip Curl has been working on a real solution to recycle neoprene, a complex material with limited end-of-life options. This program is part of our circular economy approach, aiming to extend product life, reduce waste, and turn old wetsuits into useful, durable items. It’s a key step in our environmental commitment to close the loop.
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.
Personal Data
We are committed to respecting the confidentiality and security of personal data, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (hereinafter referred to as “GDPR”) and French Law No. 78-17 of 6 January 1978 as amended by Law No. 2018-493 of 20 June 2018. For the purposes of this section, “Personal Data” has the meaning given by the GDPR.
When participating in this program, we collect and process the following personal data: Full name and email address. This data is collected and processed to ensure the proper functioning of the recycling program. It is used to issue discount vouchers.