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 which are posted at the bottom of this page)
Small Orders (11 hats or fewer)
As of Friday 2/13/26, we’ve shipped all orders of this size placed through 2/9/26.
Large Orders (12+ hats)
As of Friday 2/12/26, all qualifying orders of this size placed through 1/29/26 have been shipped. We are currently fufilling a 140 pc. bulk order that was placed 1/30 (customer approval received 2/11). Otherwise, we have fulfilled all bulk orders through 2/8/26.
Current Estimated Lead Times
Small Orders (11 hats or fewer)
• Currently estimated to ship within 7-10 business days from the order date
• Business days are Monday–Friday and exclude holidays or shop closures (listed at the bottom of this page)
Large Orders (12+ hats)
• Lead times vary based on design details and current shop volume
• Please refer to the progress updates above for general timing
• You are always welcome to contact us directly for a more specific estimate
Large Orders (12+ hats, no quantity discount)
• Large orders with multiple designs with smaller quantities of each require additional production time
• These orders do not qualify for quantity discounts
• Please contact us if you need a lead time estimate before ordering
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 – 2026
We have limited or no production:
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Jan 1 – New Year's Day
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Apr 20-24 – Spring Break
- May 25 – Memorial Day
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June 1-5 – Family Vacation (yes, we're a family owned business)
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Jul 3 – Independence Day (observed)
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Sep 7 – Labor Day
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Nov 26-27 – Thanksgiving
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Dec 24 – Jan 1 (2027) – Christmas & New Year Holiday