Languages: For Japanese, names and non-Japanese words will be translated using Japanese katakana characters. Katakana is interpreted phonetically. Most martial arts styles and other words will be translated using kanji characters which are interpreted literally. There are two different fonts available for the Japanese and Chinese - "kai", which has very structured strokes, and "gyo" which has free-flowing strokes. Korean is also available in two different fonts - "gungsu", which has a scripted appearance, and "dotum", which is very linear. Please clarify any difficult pronunciation of names in the Special Instructions area.

Other languages such as Greek, Hebrew and Arabic can be embroidered but translations for these languages will need to be provided by email.

Process: Soon after the uniform or belt embroidery order is placed, a layout will be sent for review and approval prior to embroidery. Allow about 4 weeks from the order date for layout and production. One-week production is also available as an option.

Thread: Only high quality Robison-Anton poly embroidery thread is used. A wide variety of colors is available including metallic gold and metallic silver. Our standard embroidery construction is Thru-Belt embroidery, but Front-Only and Front-Back embroidery construction is also available for select belt styles (see below).

	Thru-Belt: This is our standard embroidery method which involves using a similar color bobbin thread. This gives the back surface of the belt a consistent color and the text has a mirror image effect. The embroidery on the front of the belt is sharp and unobstructed.
	Front-Only: This embroidery method involves a special belt construction in which the embroidery does not show on the back surface. The construction threads of the belt will ride over the top of the embroidery on the front, giving it a unique look. This embroidery style is only available for select belts where the option is offered.
	Front-Back: This embroidery method involves a special belt construction that allows for embroidery to be placed on the front and back surfaces of the belt. Similar to the Front-Only embroidery, the construction threads of the belt will ride over the top of the embroidery on both surfaces. Use the Special Instructions box to add back surface embroidery details. This embroidery style is only available for select belts where the option is offered.