Reinforce the knees of your trousers
So those lovely clothes don't stay in the closet
Did you get lovely clothes for your child as a gift again – but you don't dare dress them in them for daycare because you know what happens on the first day?
Trousers often wear through at the knees even when the rest of the garment is still in perfect condition. We want to change that.
Instead of buying a completely new product from us, you can send us intact trousers already in your wardrobe. Our knee reinforcement service extends the life of children's trousers and makes everyday life more carefree. We reinforce the knees with durable, replaceable reinforcement fabric – so play can continue.
You can choose the reinforcement fabric for your trousers here.
How the service works
1. Purchase the service and choose the reinforcement fabric
Select the knee reinforcement service and your preferred reinforcement fabric colour in the online store.
You can send one or more pairs of trousers at a time – choose the package that suits you. When you reinforce more than one pair at the same time, you receive the service at a significantly lower price.
2. You receive a shipping label by email
We will send you a ready-to-use shipping label by email.
Pack the trousers and take the parcel to the post office – easy and straightforward.
3. We reinforce and return them
We reinforce the knees with durable, replaceable reinforcement fabric in your chosen colour.
The finished trousers are returned to you ready to wear.
At the same time, the trousers receive a Vainio certificate.
Vainio certificate – a promise of longevity
All trousers we reinforce receive a Vainio certificate.
The certificate means that:
✔ The reinforcement fabric can also be replaced in the future
✔ The trousers can be returned to us to renew the reinforcement
✔ Their useful life can be extended many times over
✔ Their resale value is better preserved
Forget temporary patching solutions that can reduce the resale value of trousers. Vainio-certified reinforcement is designed to be long-lasting and serviceable, helping the product remain resellable.
When the reinforcement wears out, the trousers do not need to be discarded – the fabric can be replaced and use can continue.
Our goal is to build a serviceable, long-lasting clothing cycle.
Price list
Knee reinforcement service
One pair of trousers €29.90 / pair
When reinforcing more than one pair of trousers, all pairs are 30% off.
The price includes:
- Reinforcement of both knees
- Reinforcement fabric in your chosen colour
- A shipping label by email so you can conveniently send the trousers to us
Processing time
The estimated processing time is about 7 days from the time the parcel arrives with us.
We return the reinforced trousers as soon as possible.
What trousers do we reinforce?
We currently reinforce intact:
✔ Sweatpants
✔ Track pants
If you would like reinforcement for another material, such as jersey, please contact us before ordering. We assess each case individually.
Frequently asked questions
Is the reinforcement clearly visible?
The reinforcement fabric is intentionally a visible and durable part of the trousers.
What if the trousers already have a hole?
We can also reinforce damaged knees, although we prefer to reinforce intact trousers before they wear through. If your product already has a hole, we do not patch the hole itself; instead, we install the reinforcement over it. If the damage is unusually extensive, we will contact you before starting the work.
Can I send different sizes of trousers in the same parcel?
Yes. When purchasing the service, simply write in the additional information field which reinforcement you would like for each pair of trousers.
What happens when the reinforcement wears out?
You can return certified trousers to us to have the reinforcement renewed. This extends their useful life further.
Are the trousers comfortable to wear with reinforcement fabric?
The reinforcement is sewn on top of the trousers' fabric, so the original material remains against the knee. The reinforcement fabric is durable but flexible, so durability does not have to come at the expense of comfort.
For more carefree everyday life
Knee reinforcement is a small measure with a big impact.
Fewer holes. Less frustration. More days of use. All of this means savings.
