Yes, you can also send us your chaps. This actually happens very often that riders send us their chaps now even from Austria and Switzerland. We usually take a close look at the repairs before shipping and then decide if it is worth shipping or if the shipping cost is out of proportion to the residual value of the chaps. Since there are some brands of chaps that can be very expensive, repairing your chaps can be well worth it in some cases and you will have to weigh whether it is worth it for you. However, too much wear and tear can sometimes not be repaired and of course we inform our customers about this.

When you return your chaps to Schneiderleicht, we will send you an invoice with a satisfaction guarantee. Of course, we can't make new chaps out of used ones. Patching or concealing holes is very difficult, especially with very heavily used chaps. However, in most cases zippers, snaps or elastic bands are broken. These are wear parts that can be replaced, of course. To make sure everything goes smoothly, we always send you pictures either by WhatsApp or by email. This way, corrections can be estimated even better and you always know what to expect.

You traditionally pay with a bank transfer. If you are satisfied with the repair, we will send you an invoice either directly as a PDF or by mail. Please understand that the shipment can only take place after receipt of payment. This helps you and us to build a relationship of trust and avoid hassle. It's only understandable that you want to be on the safe side before paying for the repair, and we can say that there are no complaints about shipping either. If something does go wrong unexpectedly, we'll clear up the work after the fact or reimburse you for the cost of the repair. We want you to be satisfied because even we can have a bad day and make mistakes. We have been very successful with our Chaps repairs for years and our customers love our service.

We took the time to find out where to get good spare parts for chaps. Transversely elastic rubber bands are exposed to high loads. That's why we chose first-class material and have been very satisfied with our supplier for years. Of course, the same applies to another criterion for equestrian chaps, the zippers. Zippers break sooner or later, especially at the seams in the closure area because the calf is stretched a lot by deep heels when riding. The material has to withstand that, so it's not just a cosmetic repair, but also a practical one that should last as long as possible. Of course, you can choose whether your zipper should be plastic or metal, and also the color will fit, we pay attention to that, we promise.

The repair process for long chaps (longchaps) is essentially the same as for short chaps or hobbylettes. However, there are differences in the replacement parts, as they logically have a different dimension. Long zippers or transverse elastic specifically for longchaps are also more difficult and costly to sew. It also always requires choosing a good industrial sewing machine. The thickness of the leather matters and from 3 mm thickness the machine must be a pure leather sewing machine. For straps and closures, the choice of stitching can also play a role. We recommend you upload some good photos of your repair, you can find the button for that on this page as well. We will look at the material and let you know in time when we will start the repair. So you can start relaxed, we promise.