Behind the Scenes: Lead Times & Order Processing
Thanks for stopping by! At Elite Fire Apparel, we believe in keeping our customers informed. We’re committed to transparency, quality, and timely service—and we never sacrifice one for the other. Below you’ll find current production timelines for our embroidered hat orders, including both standard design orders and custom embroidery projects using customer-supplied artwork.
Daily Standard Design Embroidery Production Progress
Updated Monday–Friday (excluding holidays and shop closures listed at the bottom of this page)
Small Embroidery Orders (<12 pieces)
As of Thurs. 4/1/26Large Embroidery Orders (12+ pieces)
As of Thurs. 4/1/26Current Standard Design Estimated Lead Times to Ship Out
Small Embroidery Orders (<12 pieces)
Large Embroidery Orders (12+ pieces)
Large Orders (12+ pieces, no quantity discount)
Custom Embroidery Orders (Customer-Supplied Artwork)
Estimated Lead Time for Custom Embroidery Orders
Lead times for custom embroidery orders using customer-supplied artwork can vary depending on our current custom order volume at any given time.
Production timing may also be affected by factors such as special order thread colors, special order hat models, artwork quality, and whether the design requires more time-intensive design setup or digitizing.
Because every custom project is different, we provide lead time estimates on a case-by-case basis whenever possible to help ensure accuracy.
If you need a more specific estimate before ordering, please contact us with your artwork, preferred hat style, and quantity.
What Happens After You Order
Holiday & Shop Closures – 2026
These closures are excluded from business-day lead times.