RRU Lab
Repair.
Renew.
Update.
RRU is how we think about a product's whole life. It begins with design choices, continues through use and care, and feeds what we learn back into the next piece.
Keep useful gear in use.
A damaged area, a worn component or a different need can be a reason to take another look at a wetsuit. We assess the material condition and intended use before discussing the work.
What is worthwhile depends on the piece. Some changes are practical; others ask too much of the remaining material.
Three ways to consider the next use
- RepairAddress damage or wear so useful gear can return to use where its condition allows.
- RenewRework a piece or replace a worn component when that gives it a useful next role.
- UpdateConsider changes to a feature or construction detail when the gear and its intended use support them.
What a used wetsuit can teach us.
A worn area can point to a question about fit, materials or construction. Workshop experience helps us ask better questions when designing products and planning custom work.
Think about the next use from the first design.
Have gear to discuss?
Send a full view and close-ups of the area, inside and out. Tell us how you use the piece and what has changed.