FAQ
What's the significance of the year 1879?
Head over to our About page to find out.
Which currencies can I pay with?
You can select USD, CAD, AUD, EUR or GBP from the menu in the lower-left corner of your screen. Your order will be processed in the currency you choose.
Where are your shirts made?
Our classic shirts and hoodies are made and printed in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada at the legendary Stanfield's clothing factory. We believe in keeping business local to support our community. Truro also happens to be the birthplace of Canadian 'ukulele visionary J. Chalmers Doane and just up the road from 1879 founder James Hill's house. Local, local, local!
Where are your tote bags made?
Our tote bags are made in the USA by Royal Apparel using 100% organic cotton. The bags are screen-printed by hand in Nova Scotia, Canada at the Stanfield's clothing factory.
How long will it be until I receive my order?
Your order will be shipped within 3-4 business days. Delivery time will depend on your location, but will typically be between 4 to 8 business days within North America, Please allow 10-20 business days for international orders.
How do you ship?
We ship all parcels with tracking numbers using Canada Post, which has now resumed postal services. Due to the postal strike, however, Canada Post is experiencing delays- please allow for your parcel to take a bit longer to reach you until the service is caught up on backlogged parcels and running smoothly again, anticipated in mid January 2025. If you need faster shipping, please contact us and we can arrange to ship via UPS.
Typical shipping times normally range from 2-8 days for orders shipped within Canada, up to 10-20 days for some international destinations. Service options depend on your location, and may include Standard, Expedited, Express, or Priority shipping options.
International shipments may be subject to import taxes, customs duties, and/or fees imposed by the destination country. These charges are typically due once the package arrives in the destination country.
Do you offer free shipping?
We offer Free Shipping over $100 for all orders within Canada and the USA. Free Shipping is eligible for orders of a subtotal of $100 or more (before taxes and after any discount codes). This is automatically applied during checkout if you qualify.
How do I become a brand ambassador for 1879?
If you're interested in becoming an ambassador for 1879 Apparel, send us an email at info@1879.co. Let us know your relevant social media handles (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok) and why you think you'd be a good fit to represent the brand.
We're not happy until you're happy. If you need to return or exchange an item, we're happy to help. We ask that the item be unused, unworn, and in the original condition with the packaging (if applicable) that you received it in within 30 days of purchase. Unfortunately after 30 days, we are unable to process any returns or exchanges.
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. If your refund is approved, your refund will be processed and a credit will be automatically applied to your original method of payment within 3 to 6 business days. Shipping costs are non-refundable; the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Please note that all sale items are considered final sale and are not eligible for return or exchange.