Exciting Production Update + Progress Sneak Peeks! 🎉
9 days ago
– Sun, Jan 12, 2025 at 12:56:07 PM
Happy New Year Adventurers! ⚔️️🔥🎉
We want to take a moment to acknowledge the severe wildfires happening in California right now. Our thoughts are with everyone affected, and we truly hope that you and your families are safe during this difficult time. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s any way we can offer support.
With regards to production, we have some big news about timeline and fulfillment for your rewards! Here's the latest:
Rogues rejoice!🗡️🗝️Production for the Rogue Hoodie is on track to finish this month! 🎉 Once it's complete, we'll calculate shipping and offer to send it to backers who pledged for this item.
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What If You Backed Multiple Items?: If your pledge includes other hoodies or snap accessories, you’ll have the option to:
- Receive your Rogue Hoodie first.
- Wait until your full reward is ready for a single shipment.
➡️We'll reach out once production on the Rogue hoodie finishes to confirm your preferences.
The remaining 5 hoodie styles and all snap accessories are expected to complete production throughout late February through March. To ensure a smooth process, we plan to hold shipments for these items until everything is finished, allowing us to ship all items in one package.
1️⃣Hunter's Arrowhead Snap in 3 Colors
Feast your eyes on the final versions of the Hunter's Arrowhead snap, available in Gunmetal, Copper, and Gold!
2️⃣Snap Packaging Prototype
We’re making great progress on the packaging for our snap accessories. While we’re still finalizing some details, here’s a first look at our sample container for the Snap Accessories.
3️⃣Finalized Hangtag Sample
Every hoodie will come with a custom-designed hangtag to represent the adventurous spirit behind Patch Notes Apparel. Here’s a sneak peek of the finalized tag!
Your continued support and patience mean the world to us. We're working tirelessly to make 2025 a monumental year for Patch Notes Apparel, and none of this would be possible without your help!
Thank you for being part of this incredible journey! We’ll continue to keep you updated as production progresses and can’t wait to deliver your rewards soon.
With gratitude,
The Patch Notes Apparel Team ️🔥
Important Update on Delivery Timeline + Exciting Product Improvements!
about 2 months ago
– Fri, Nov 29, 2024 at 05:54:47 PM
Hey Adventurers! 📯⚔️
Thank you all for your incredible support and patience as we bring Patch Notes Apparel to life, it's been an incredibly busy October and November for us and we've been eager to be able to update you all here. Thank you for your patience while we confirmed some final details.
I wanted to update you all on the delivery timeline for your rewards, this is something that's been a hot topic for us since starting the production process. Initially, we estimated December for delivery, but based on new production forecasts, production completion is now expected between January and March 2025. After which, we've shifted our shipping strategy to allow us to begin shipping as soon as possible after production finishes.
While we’ve worked hard to stay on track, a few challenges arose that affected this timeline. There were minor delays in the fabric weaving and knitting process, which were addressed as quickly as possible. Additionally, our production partner has a full schedule, compounded by the upcoming Chinese New Year (late January to mid-February). Most significantly, delays in a larger retailer’s order have impacted the production timeline for our production partner, resulting in adjustments to our production slot.
That said, I want to affirm that we’re doing everything in our power to expedite production. We’ve asked our production partner to complete as many steps as possible in advance. Currently, they’re working on cutting fabrics and zippers, pre-embroidering, pre-quilting, and preparing our custom trims and labels. This ensures that when our final assembly production slot begins, we’re fully prepared for a smooth and efficient process. We’re pushing to bring the timeline as close to January as possible while maintaining the exceptional quality you expect. Our designs are a labor of love, and ensuring top quality remains our north star throughout production.
Now, on to some exciting news!
1️⃣ First Snap Samples Are Here – The Claw Mark Shield snap has arrived in multiple colors, and it’s looking better than ever. Below, you can see images of this snap in all three colors: Gunmetal Silver, Gold, and Copper. ⛓️
2️⃣ Crystal Drawcord Glow-Up – For both Sorcerer class hoodies, we’ve added a magical touch to the crystal-tipped drawcords. They’re now red and have a green glow in the dark color—an exciting enhancement! ✨
3️⃣ Enhanced Martialist Sleeve Gloves – We’ve redesigned the thumbholes on the Martialist Sleeve Gloves to make them more comfortable and more versatile. Now, you can wear them as gloves or pull them over your wrists and wear them like arm sleeves for added comfort and functionality. 💪
We’ll continue to keep you updated every step of the way and are committed to delivering your rewards as soon as possible. I’m grateful for your understanding and promise the wait will be worth it!
Stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks. We’re aiming to share news on production completion and delivery timelines in mid to late December.
Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Adventurers are stronger together, and we wouldn’t be here without each of you in our party!
Heroically,
Derrick Rohlfing
Founder & CEO, Patch Notes Apparel
Production Begins! 🎉
4 months ago
– Tue, Oct 01, 2024 at 03:55:54 PM
Hey Adventurers! 👋🥳
We're excited to share that production has officially begun for the first line of Patch Notes Apparel Hoodies!
Late last week marked the beginning of step 1: Fabric and Material construction!
What does this mean? We've specifically requested the fabric for our collection to be freshly woven and dyed. This ensures top-notch quality once our fabric it's ready for sewing. In about 35-45 days, we'll receive an updated batch of samples for final review before moving onto the bulk construction and crafting of each final hoodie.
Why does this matter? High quality and design are at the core of our mission to empower your adventurous spirit. We refuse to cut corners on cost at the expense of quality. Ultimately, we want each of you to be thrilled with your hoodies so that you can continue your adventures in style!
When will I receive my Pledge? While we are still aiming for a December delivery date, we are currently about two weeks behind schedule. This delay is due to our dedication to waiting for at least 70% of survey completions and our decision to use freshly woven fabric to ensure every piece meets our high standards. We are devoted to delivering top-quality apparel that will become a staple in your wardrobe, and we want to make sure we're producing enough of each style and size for everyone based on the survey results!
There are still 120 backers who have yet to complete their surveys. We've extended the deadline as much as possible and sent out reminders. If you haven't completed your survey yet, please do so or DM us if you're having trouble. We know the survey experience can be confusing for first time backers and we're here to help!
As we navigate these exciting times, your support not only fuels our progress but also reinforces our commitment to delivering the best possible product. We will keep you updated every step of the way and are always here to answer any questions you may have.
Thank you for your patience and passion. We're not just building a brand; we're crafting an experience, and every single one of you is a part of this journey. Stay tuned for more updates as we progress through production and get closer to shipping your hoodies!
The Adventure Continues! ⚔️
Warm regards,
The Patch Notes Apparel Team 🔥
Final Call to Complete Your Surveys – Locking In This Sunday!
5 months ago
– Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 06:40:54 PM
Hey Adventurers! 👋😁
As we gear up for the next exciting phase of production, we want to remind everyone that we will be locking the survey responses end of day this Sunday, September 1st, EST. This is a crucial step as it allows us to move forward with the production of your much-anticipated hoodies! If you haven't completed your survey yet or would like to make changes to your selections, please be sure to do so before we lock the surveys!
➡️Important: While you can still complete your survey after the lock-in this Sunday, keep in mind that our inventory will become limited. We're shifting gears to full production mode, and the availability of each hoodie size will be constrained by the production quantities. To secure your preferred size and style without any hitches, we strongly recommend submitting your survey as soon as possible. ‼️
We're thrilled to be moving forward and are working hard to get production started swiftly and efficiently. Thank you for your prompt action and for helping us make this project a reality. We can’t wait to get each of you hoodies!
Cheers,
The Patch Notes Apparel Team 🔥
BackerKit surveys are coming!
5 months ago
– Thu, Aug 15, 2024 at 05:16:42 PM
Hey Everyone! 🎉
We're onto the exciting next step, thank you all again for your incredible support in bringing Patch Notes Apparel to life! Be on the lookout in your email inboxes for the pledge surveys where you can make your hoodie and snap selections as well as grab more items if you'd like.
Soon, you’ll receive an email from us with a special link to your BackerKit survey. It’s essential to respond to your survey as quickly as possible since we need this information to fulfill your rewards.
You do not need to create a BackerKit account to fill out your survey. When you receive the survey invite email, click the survey link to respond. Answer the questions about your reward preferences, provide shipping information, and purchase add-on items if you like. If you haven't received the email with this survey link yet please let us know in a direct message, it may take 24 hours for all of these surveys to go out!
After you respond to your survey, you can go back later and change your responses at any time before we close the surveys and get our final counts.
Due to the volatility of shipping prices globally right now, shipping fees for this project will be calculated at a later date once we have the best estimates for everyone. We plan to enter & charge backers for shipping a month or two before fulfillment when we have better estimates of what it will cost to ship backers rewards. We will alert backers when shipping costs are finalized & before we charge your cards in your BackerKit survey. We will keep you all informed along the way!
If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at https://patch-notes-apparel.backerkit.com/.
If you used your Facebook credentials to log in to your crowdfunding account, the BackerKit survey is sent to the email address associated with your Facebook account. If you have another email address that you prefer to use, please contact support at https://patch-notes-apparel.backerkit.com/faq.
After surveys are sent, if you did not receive the email, and you Signed in with Apple ID, your email address might be a private relay email address. We can help locate your survey and update your email address, please message us with your Backer ID or Pledge # found on your confirmation. You can learn more about your email hiding for your Apple ID here.
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