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 everything you need to know about our current production timelines.
Daily Production Progress
(updated Monday–Friday, excluding holidays and shop closures)
Website Orders (11 or fewer hats):
As of Monday 6/30/25, we’ve shipped all orders placed through 6/23/25. Exceptions: None
Quantity Discount Orders (12+ hats):
As of Monday 6/30/25, all qualifying orders placed through 6/23/25 have been shipped.
Website Orders (12+ hats, not qualifying for discount):
As of Monday 6/30/25, all orders of this type placed through 6/23/25 have shipped.
Current Estimated Lead Times
Website Orders (11 Hats or Fewer):
Estimated to ship within 7–10 business days from the order date.
(Business days are M–F and exclude holidays/closures.)
Quantity Discount Orders (12+ Hats):
Lead times vary depending on order details and volume. Some ship in 1–2 weeks; others may take longer. See progress updates above for the most accurate estimate.
Large Orders (12+ Hats, No Quantity Discount):
Orders with multiple designs in small quantities take additional time to complete. Contact us for a lead time estimate if needed.
What Happens After You Order
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You’ll receive an Order Confirmation email - please add orders@elitefireapparel.com to your safe sender list.
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We’ll contact you by email if we have questions.
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No in-production updates are sent—your order stays “awaiting fulfillment” until it ships.
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You’ll receive a Shipping Notification email with tracking once your label is printed.
Holiday & Shop Closures – 2025
We have limited or no production:
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Jan 1 – New Year's Day
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Apr 21–25 – Spring Break
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May 26–30 – Memorial Day & Family Vacation
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Jul 4 – Independence Day
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Sep 1 – Labor Day
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Nov 27–28 – Thanksgiving
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Dec 24 – Jan 1 (2026) – Christmas & New Year Holiday