Search and Rescue Denim Co.
What style apron should I buy?
We have done our best to make it a simple as possible to get the apron that will best suit your needs. We recommend starting by looking at the aprons within the industry category that most relates to you (such as hairstylist, barber, bartender or tattoo artist) and then choosing an apron based on functionality.
What size am I?
The style of apron you select may determine what size you should buy (our split leg aprons should be bought specifically for your height, while our classic flat front aprons can be selected by how far down you want the apron to go on your body. Please see our size chart to choose the size that works best for you.
Where can I buy an apron?
The easiest way is right here on this website! You can order a standard or custom apron here. To shop in person, check us out on Granville Island in Vancouver, BC, Canada at 1359 Cartwright Street.
Where are S&R aprons made?
All of our aprons are handmade in our Vancouver, BC, Canada production studio by our team of 10 seamstresses and leather workers.
What methods of payment do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards such as:
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Discover
UnionPay
We also accept GooglePay, PayPal, and Sezzle
Can I combine promo codes?
Promotional codes can't be combined with each other at this time, but you can still receive free shipping if your order is over $250 after a discount code is applied. If you’re paying with a gift card, you can still use an applicable promotional code.
Can I split my payment method?
Unfortunately, our system is not able to support that at this time.
I forgot to apply my discount code, what can I do?
Not a problem! Just shoot us a message to contact@searchandrescuedenim.com with the code you have, and we can apply it as a refund.
How does Sezzle Payments work?
Good news! You no longer have to wait until your next paycheque to get your hands on a brand new S&R apron!
We’ve partnered with Sezzle, a third party payment plan platform, to offer customers the ability to break down their purchase into interest-free instalments. As little as 25% is due at the time of the purchase, with the remaining amount spread out over equal instalments (typically three), each two weeks apart. Sezzle is completely secure and only available for Canadian customers at this time.
Once you’re ready to check out, select Sezzle as a payment method. This will forward to you to their webpage where you can complete the process.
You will be notified at checkout what sort of payment plan you’re approved for, including how much is due upfront and when the next payments will be. You'll be charged the first instalment amount the day that you place your order, and the rest will be automatically scheduled. Don't worry - they send you text and email reminders, so there aren't any surprises!
Late Fees
Keep in mind that while Sezzle doesn't have any extra fees, they might charge a $5 fee for late payments. That said, the first late instalment is generally free and you only have to pay the extra fee on any late payments after that. Also helpful to know, is that said late fee can be waived if an instalment is paid within 24 hours of the date it was due.
Have more questions? Here are some helpful Sezzle links below:
Customer Portal
https://dashboard.sezzle.com/customer/login/
FAQ Center
https://help.sezzle.com/shopper-basics
Contact Center
https://help.sezzle.com/contact-us
How do I get my refund?
Once your apron has arrived back at our studio, and has been inspected and approved, we will issue your refund right away.
We will process this back onto your original payment method, as we’re unable to refund on any other platform than the one you entered during check out.
Keep in mind that it can take your financial institution 7-14 business days to post this back onto your online banking statement.
*For more information about returns, search for the returns section of this FAQ page!
How long does my handmade apron take to make before it ships?
Typically of standard aprons are made in 5-10 business days, and custom aprons in about 3 weeks or less. If you need an order expedited for a special occasion, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
What countries do you ship to?
We are happy to ship to the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom and the United States. If your country is not on this list, please contact us and we will see what we can do.
How much is shipping?
Shipping is calculated at checkout and is based on the number of aprons ordered, and the shipping service selected. For orders over $250 we offer free standard shipping world wide. Please note that wholesale discounted orders are not subject to free shipping.
How long does shipping take?
Shipping times will be based on the service selected, with DHL being the fastest option, typically 1-5 business days world wide. Please note that all shipping times stated at checkout are excluding the production time of the apron.
How does shipping work?
All orders are produced at our Vancouver, BC, Canada location and then picked up by the shipping service you selected at checkout. Once your package is on route, you will automatically be sent your tracking number by email. If you did not receive a tracking number, it’s usually because there was a typo in the email provided at checkout. Please shoot us an email to contact@searchandrescuedenim.com and we would be happy to retrieve your tracking number for you.
Do you offer express shipping?
We offer express shipping through DHL Express Worldwide which can be selected at checkout.
When will I get a tracking number?
Once your package is on route, you will automatically be sent a tracking number by email. If you did not receive a tracking number, it’s usually because there was a typo in the email provided at checkout. Please shoot us an email to contact@searchandrescuedenim.com and we would be happy to retrieve your tracking number for you.
Custom aprons typically take 2-3 weeks for production, give or take a few days depending on if it needs embroidery as well. For orders of multiple custom aprons, we’re happy to provide an estimated production time. If you need an order expedited for a special occasion, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Can I return a custom apron?
Custom aprons are a final sale, but your satisfaction with the apron is what’s most important to us. If something isn’t right with your custom apron, or doesn’t work for you, please send us an email to contact@searchandrescuedenim.com and we’ll do our best to resolve it for you.
What if something was wrong with my custom apron, or does not work for me?
If something isn’t right with your custom apron, doesn’t work for you or isn’t how you thought it would be, please shoot us an email to contact@searchandrescuedenim.com and we’ll do our best to resolve it for you.
Do you offer discounts on orders of multiple custom aprons?
We offer the same wholesale discounts on our custom aprons as we do on our standard aprons, with the exclusion of full-leather aprons (the entire apron body in leather) which we offer a different set of discount levels. For a quote on multiple custom aprons, you can order through our online custom apron builder (www.searchandrescueapron.com) or shoot us an email to contact@searchandrescuedenim.com.
Can I add a logo to one of your regular aprons?
Absolutely! If we don’t have your logo on file, you can submit it through this form. New logos will need to be digitized for embroidery which is a one-time fee based on the size of the logo (typically $20-$50 depending on the size of the logo). Pricing for the actual embroidery is based on the size of the logo and the number of aprons being embroidered.
Please note that for embroidery going on a standard apron, it can not go on top of a pocket, as the embroidery would stitch the pocket closed. If you would like a logo on a pocket, we suggest using our apron customizer to build an apron from scratch.
Do you have vegan options?
All of our aprons that do not have leather straps or pockets are 100% vegan. Our “vegan leather” is a polyurethane vinyl and does not contain any animal products.
I want to use a material I don’t see on your website, can I send it to you?
Absolutely! Maybe you want a custom liner fabric, or maybe a special vinyl or leather that we don’t have in stock. Let us know by email what you’re hoping to use, and we can let you know if the material will work, and what the price of your apron would be.
Your aprons are handmade, what does that mean?
All of our aprons are made by our team in our Vancouver studio. From design to cutting, sewing, leatherwork and embroidery, all of it is done in-house. This means that we can offer an apron that’s more customizable than anyone else, but it does mean that it takes a few weeks for aprons to be made before shipping. Typically of standard aprons are made in 5-10 business days, and custom aprons in about 3 weeks or less. If you need an order expedited for a special occasion, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
How does your bleach proof denim work?
Our bleach proof denim is 100% cotton and woven in a fabric mill just like any other denim. What makes ours special is the unique black dye that we use that is not affected by peroxide or chlorine bleach (100% effective against peroxide bleach, and about 98% effective with chlorine bleach). There’s no plastic or wax coatings with this fabric, which means it’s soft and breathable while still being bleach resistant.
How do I clean my canvas or denim apron?
For our fabric aprons, we recommend a cold water wash, hang dry or tumble dry on low, and iron if needed.
How do I clean my vegan leather (vinyl) apron?
One side is a soft, completely non-porous and wipe-able vinyl which can be sprayed down and sterilized with a spray cleaner or soap and water. If you would like to fully wash it to clean the denim twill liner, you can wash it by hand in cool water and hang it to dry.
How do I clean my leather apron?
Our leather aprons are made from a soft and supple cow hide. They can be spot cleaned with a damp cloth. For a more thorough cleaning, we recommended dry cleaning.
How long should my apron last?
A long time! It’s rare that we have customers report they’ve actually worn out their apron, and are usually buying another one just to add to their collection. If anything goes wrong in the first year it’s fully covered by us under warranty (including shipping). After the first year we offer lifetime free repairs (excluding shipping costs), so if anything wears out or you manage to damage your apron, feel free to send it back to us for a complimentary repair.
Can I get my apron repaired?
For sure! If anything goes wrong in the first year it’s fully covered by us under warranty (including shipping). After the first year we offer lifetime free repairs (excluding shipping costs), so if anything wears out or you manage to damage your apron, feel free to send it back to us for a complimentary repair.
What is your return and exchange policy?
We offer free returns in North America! (Canada & the USA). If you are unhappy with any aspect of your apron, we will take it back (unused) for exchange or refund.
We are sorry, but we do not provide refunds or exchanges for custom orders.
Gift cards can only be refunded to the original purchaser via the original payment method used.
How do I do a return or exchange?
Return Instructions:
Search & Rescue Denim Co.
100-1359 Cartwright St.
Vancouver BC
V6H 3R7 Canada
*Please note that we will not accept returned merchandise sent via UPS or FedEx due to brokerage fees. We recommend using your country's standard postal service (Canada Post, USPS etc) or DHL.
How long will it take to get my refund?
Once your apron has arrived back at our studio, and has been inspected and approved, we will issue your refund right away.
We will process this back onto your original payment method, as we’re unable to refund on any other platform than the one you entered during check out.
Keep in mind that it can take your financial institution 7-14 business days to post this back onto your online banking statement.
*For more information about returns, search for the returns section of this FAQ page!
I want to cancel my order, what should I do?
No worries! Just shoot us an email to contact@searchandresucedenim.com and we can process the cancellation and refund your order. If you’d like to process a custom apron order, please let us know as soon as possible so we can stop the order before it goes into production (usually in 2-3 days from ordering).
What is your warranty and repair policy?
If anything goes wrong in the first year it’s fully covered by us under warranty (including shipping). After the first year we offer lifetime free repairs (excluding shipping costs), so if anything wears out or you manage to damage your apron, feel free to send it back to us for a complimentary repair.