Custom Order Lead Time

Lead times depend on what you're ordering. The embroidery design style and embroidery method have the biggest impact, along with the number of barongs and our production schedule at the time. Simpler styles such as Pechera, Pechera Alta, and Front Raya take less time to produce, and some can be completed in under a month. More intricate embroidery naturally takes longer.

If you're planning for a wedding, starting early gives you the most breathing room. You'll have more flexibility for production, fitting, shipping, and any adjustments that may be needed. If your wedding is approaching, however, don't assume you've missed the window. Production time varies considerably depending on your specifications, so we encourage you to send us your requirements and desired delivery date so we can determine what may be feasible.

We'll include a Fulfillment Timeline in your quotation so you'll know what to expect before confirming your order. Your quote will also have a validity period based on the production availability at the time. Since our schedule changes as orders are confirmed, confirming within this period helps keep the timeline indicated in your quote.

For Signature Custom Fit, the timeline includes a trial fitting stage before final production. We use the photos, video, and feedback you'll send on the fit to determine whether any pattern adjustments are needed before the final barong is made.

For items with intricate embroidery and longer production periods, an additional fitting sample may be provided if the initial fitting is deemed unsatisfactory. This helps address fit concerns before proceeding with work that can take months to complete.

Understanding Possible Delays and Variances in Barong Production

To help you set realistic expectations, we want to be transparent about the fact that the intricate, multi-stage process of crafting our barongs, largely executed by hand by artisan craftsmen, inherently introduces the possibility of slight delays due to various factors:

1. Complexity - Barong production demands a range of skills and expertise. Coordinating these diverse skills to meet order specifications can extend the timeframes beyond initial estimates.
2. Interdependence - Different production stages are interdependent, meaning one stage can't proceed until the previous one is completed. Bottlenecks can occur if any stage takes longer than anticipated, causing delays in the subsequent stages.
3. Unpredictability - Certain unforeseen factors may impact the overall timeline. These include personal circumstances affecting our artisans' work pace and weather conditions that influence delicate crafts like piña streaks painting, dyeing, and our drying process. Such factors may necessitate adjustments and potential time delays.

In essence, these delays are not due to a lack of effort or commitment but rather a natural part of the meticulous and intricate process of making a barong. Therefore, fulfillment times may vary slightly. It's important to highlight that, depending on the specifics of an order, fulfillment may also be earlier than anticipated.

Our goal is to provide transparency and support in anticipating potential changes in fulfillment times. As you make your decision, please factor in these potential changes and allow some flexibility in your timeline expectations, ensuring a smooth and seamless experience.