Sleeve tear
Often repairable at home
A small, clean tear may be repairable with a patch made for technical fabric.
- Clean and fully dry the material
- Round the patch corners
- Seek help if the membrane is peeling
The US Gear Rescue Index
Can this gear be saved?
A small tear, broken zipper or worn strap does not have to end your gear’s useful life. Assess the damage, compare repair options and choose your next step.
Interactive damage guide
Where is your gear damaged?
Choose an item and select a damage point to see possible repairs and when to consult a specialist.
Choose gear
Explore common damage
Select the damaged area.
Select a numbered point to see possible repair options.
What the model shows.
Three examples from the state comparison.
No. 1
Overall rank
Colorado ranks first overall.
Colorado combines the model’s highest Repair Access score of 91 with strong Second-Life Options at 87. Its overall State Gear Rescue Score is 86.3 out of 100.
91
Second-Life Options score
Massachusetts has the strongest second-life options.
Resale, donation, clothing-bank and gear-exchange services lift its model score to 91.
94
Repair Information score
Repair guidance is easiest to find in Vermont.
Public information about repair, reuse and textile recovery gives it a model score of 94.
Gear Rescue Scorecard
How repairable might your gear be?
Estimate your item’s repair potential, then compare it with repair access in your state. Repair it first. Pass it on if it still works. Recover the material only when it cannot be repaired or reused.
Build your scorecard
Choose an item, damage type and state.
Repairability depends on the item’s construction, material, condition and damage severity.
Repair outlook
Rain shell with a small tear
Often repairable at home
Start with a patch made for technical fabric. Consult a specialist if the waterproof membrane or a sealed seam is damaged.
Suggested routeAt-home patch repair
At-home repairOften suitable
Illustrative repair cost$12–$45
If repair is not possibleKeep in use through resale or donation
Costs vary by item, material, damage and repair provider.
Your selected state
Colorado has strong repair access and ranks No. 1 in the state index.
→Colorado has strong repair access and ranks No. 1 in the state index.
All 50 states
State rankings
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Scroll to view all 50 states. On smaller screens, swipe horizontally to see every category.
| Rank | State | State Gear Rescue Score | Repair Access | Second-Life Options | Textile Recovery | Repair Information |
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How the index works
Four measures. One weighted score.
Each state receives a score from 0 to 100 in four categories. The State Gear Rescue Score combines Repair Access at 40%, Second-Life Options at 30%, Textile Recovery at 20% and Repair Information at 10%.
Repair Access40%
Second-Life Options30%
Textile Recovery20%
Repair Information10%
What does Repair Access measure?
The availability and geographic distribution of tailors, clothing-repair providers, outdoor-gear specialists and community repair programs.
What are Second-Life Options?
Access to donation organizations, resale services, clothing banks and gear exchanges that keep usable items in circulation.
What does Textile Recovery measure?
Access to programs that accept clothing and textiles that are no longer repairable or reusable.
What is Repair Information?
The clarity and availability of public information about repair, donation, reuse and textile recovery.
Reference framework
U.S. Census BureauPopulation estimates and relevant business categories
Repair Café InternationalLocations of community repair programs
State environmental agenciesPublic guidance on textile reuse and recovery
Public service directoriesSample checks of repair and reuse services
About this prototype
This independent CiteDelta portfolio concept uses illustrative rankings, scores and findings based on the types of public information listed above. It is not a verified state-level study and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or created for Patagonia.