Phone:  815-846-1128

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Will you embroider my existing belt?
2. Can you make a special belt that I don't see on your site?
3. Can I get three or four lines of embroidery on a belt end?
4. Can I get angled dan / rank stripes on my belt?
5. How long will it take to receive my embroidered karate belt?
6. Can I get my embroidery order any faster than 4 weeks?
7. Can you embroider our school logo on a uniform?
8. Do you offer made-in-USA uniforms?
9. Can I see an image of the belt before you embroider it?
10. Do you offer wholesale accounts?
11. Can you embroider a design on a karate uniform or judo gi?
12. Can you embroider the Kyokushinkai single character?
13. Can you make a custom patch for me?
14. What is the difference between Japanese kanji and katakana?
15. Do you offer silk-screening (screen printing) on uniforms?
16. How do I wash my martial arts belt?
17. Can you declare my shipment a "gift" so I don't have to pay import duties?
18. How do you pronounce "Kataaro" and what does it mean?

Answers...

1. Will you embroider my existing belt?

   We will embroidery your existing martial arts belt or uniform. Just send it to us with the embroidery details as well as your contact and shipping information. We will contact you with a price quote.

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2. Can you make a special belt that I don't see on your site?

   We can custom make most any belt. Send us an email with the details and we'll let you know what we can do.

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3. Can I get three or four lines of embroidery on a belt end?

   Maybe. Depending on the size of the lettering and the width of the belt, you could get at least three lines of embroidered text on the belt. You will need to email us with the request since the website will not allow more than two lines of embroidery.

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4. Can I get angled dan / rank stripes on my belt?

   Yes. Just specify "angled rank stripe" in the Special Instructions section of the embroidered belt options. Other rank markings such as Roman numerals or stars are available upon request as well.

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5. How long will it take to receive my embroidered karate belt?

   All embroidered orders will take about four weeks. It will be a week or two to receive the layout for approval. If the layout is taking longer, we will make up the time in the embroidery process to maintain the 4-week production time. 1-Week production is also available.

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6. Can I get my embroidery order any faster than 4 weeks?

   Yes. We offer 1-Week production time, which is listed as an option, at an additional cost. A layout will be emailed for customer approval, within a couple of days, prior to embroidery. Shipping time is in addition to the 1-week production time.

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7. Can you embroider our school logo on a uniform?

   Yes. Send us an image of the logo and the size needed. We will send you a price quote.

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8. Do you offer made-in-USA uniforms?

   Yes, we can make custom uniforms. Please send us an email with your requirements.

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9. Can I see an image of the belt before you embroider it?

   Yes. Within about a week or two of your order we will send you a layout of your embroidered belt or uniform in .pdf file format for your review and approval. We will not begin embroidery until we receive your approval.

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10. Do you offer wholesale accounts?

    Yes. We offer wholesale accounts to school owners / operators only. To request a wholesale account, send us an email with your company information.

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11. Can you embroider a design on a karate uniform or judo gi?

    Yes. We can embroider stock designs such as dragons, tigers, flowers, flames, etc. We can also embroider your custom design. Just email us with your specific needs.

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12. Can you embroider the Kyokushinkai single character?

    Yes. Kyokushinkai can be embroidered in the three kanji characters or in a single combined character. To order, specify "use combined character" in the special instruction section of your embroidered item, after listing Kyokushinkai and Japanese in the specific embroidery location.

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13. Can you make a custom patch for me?

    Yes. Email us with your design and size needed. We will send you a price quote.

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14. What is the difference between Japanese kanji and katakana?

    Japanese katakana are phonetic Japanese characters, each representing a particular sound. Katakana is typically used for words not familiar to the Japanese language. Your English (or non-Japanese) name will typically be translated using katakana. Japanese kanji are traditional Japanese characters, each with a meaning. It is not typical to translate your name into Japanese kanji, but if your name's meaning is available, it is possible. For your name in kanji, please specify this in the Special Instructions section. Other words that are familiar to the Japanese language will be translated using kanji.

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15. Do you offer silk-screening (screen printing) on uniforms?

    Yes, we can screen print on uniforms or sports apparel. Send us an email with your requirements and the design to be printed.

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16. How do I wash my martial arts belt?

    Packaging tape can sometimes work to lift surface dirt from your belt. We recommend that you don't wash your martial arts belt due to possible shrinkage (up to 8%). If you must wash your belt, here is a method to minimize shrinkage: First, wash in cold water on gentle cycle with mild detergent (and fabric softener if desired). Then, immediately after washing, gently stretch the belt back to its original length. Finally, clamp the fully-extended belt to a rigid object, such as a board, to air-dry. Do not use a laundry dryer.

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17. Can you declare my shipment a "gift" so I don't have to pay import duties?

    All orders shipped internationally will be declared "Merchandise" and are subject to the receiving country's import duties. The value listed on the Customs forms will be the actual purchase price less any Rush Production fees.

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18. How do you pronounce "Kataaro" and what does it mean?

    It is pronounced ka-ta-ro. That's ka (as in karate), ta (as in top), ro (as in row). The name Kataaro comes from the family name meaning "weaver", which speaks of the history of our fine woven products.

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