FAQ
Sizes
What size do I need?
Below are some general size charts. For some products we mention the sizes in the product description, so be sure to check this.
If you are unsure about your size please e-mail.
Sizes trousers
Your waist is the point halfway the area between the top of your hip bone and the bottom of your rib cage, about at the height of your belly button. To measure wrap a tape measure around your waist, stand up straight and breath out naturally. Then check the measurement on the tape measure.
Waist size | EU | US (jeans) |
78 cm | 46 | 30 – S |
82 cm | 48 | 32 – S |
86 cm | 50 | 34 – M |
90 cm | 52 | 36 – L |
95 cm | 54 | 38 – XL |
100 cm | 56 | 40 – XXL |
106 cm | 58 | 42 – XXL |
112 cm | 60 | 44 – XXXL |
Jacket/shirt sizes
Consider asking someone to measure your chest size, because this is hard to do on one’s own. Stand normally (don’t puff out your chest) and wrap a tape measure around your torso just under your armpits. Measure the widest part of your torso, usually above or at the nipple line.
Chest size | EU | US | |
92 cm | 46 | 36 – S | 1 |
96 cm | 48 | 38 – S | 1 |
100 cm | 50 | 40 – M | 1 |
104 cm | 52 | 42 – L | 2 |
108 cm | 54 | 44 – XL | 2 |
112 cm | 56 | 46 – XL | 3 |
116 cm | 58 | 48 – XXL | 3/4 |
Shoe sizes
EU | US |
38 | 5 |
39 | 6 |
40 | 7 |
41 | 8 |
42, 43 | 9 |
44 | 10 |
45 | 11 |
46, 47 | 12 |
47 | 13 |
Hat sizes
US | US | CM |
7 | S | 56 |
7 1/4 | M | 58 |
7 1/2 | L | 60 |
7 3/4 | XL | 62 |
Glove sizes
Size | cm around your hand across your palm |
7 | 18-20 cm |
8 | 20-22 cm |
9 | 22-24 cm |
10 | 25-27 cm |
11 | 28 cm |
Ordering
Is there a minimum order amount?
Yes, we ask for a minimum order amount of € 10.
The product I want, isn’t in stock
Click on the product. Here, you will find the option to enter your e-mail address in order to get an alert as soon as the product is restocked.
How do I create an account?
Click on the “my account” tab at the top of the homepage. Here you will find the option to register. Enter your e-mail address to create an account.
I forgot my password
Click on the my account tab at the top of the home page. Under the logging in section, you will find the option to ask for a new password.
Do I need to have an account in order to make a purchase?
No, that is not necessary. You can check-out as a guest. But setting up an account provides easy access to your order, as well as quicker check-out next time.
How do I edit my account information?
Click on the “my account” tab at the top of the home page. Here you will find the option to change your account information.
Paying & Billing
How can I pay?
We offer the following payment options: Paypal, Bancontact, iDEAL, SOFORT Banking, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Postepay, Cartes Bancaires and bank transfer.
I need a copy of my invoice
You will find your invoice in your account. If you can’t find it, please e-mail to hi@re-enactmentshop.com.
Shipping Belgium/the Netherlands
How much is the shipping cost?
Orders are sent with DPD, the shipping cost for Belgium is € 6,99
the shipping cost for the Netherlands is € 7,99.
When will my order ship?
Upon receipt of payment we will sent your order as soon as we can. Orders are sent several times per week by DPD, usually on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, in the morning.
Can you send my order through letter post?
Unfortunately we cannot offer this service any more. Letter post doesn’t have a tracking code and in the past this led sometimes to lost shipments.
Shipping EU
Do you ship to my country?
Yes, we can ship to all countries in the EU.
What is the shipping cost?
Orders to the following countries are shipped with DPD. The shipping cost is € 16,99
Luxemburg, Germany, Denmark, France, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Finland, Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, Czech Republic, Sweden
Orders to the other EU-member states are shipped with Postnl. The shipping cost is € 25,00
How long will it take for my order to arrive?
It depends on the destination, but usually orders for Europe arrive within 5 working days.
How do I track my order?
Upon shipment you will automatically get a tracking e-mail from DPD or Postnl. If you haven’t received it, please e-mail to hi@re-enactmentshop.com and we will let you know.
Can you send my order through letter post?
Unfortunately we cannot offer this service any more. International law has changed and all goods need to be shipped with a tracking code.
Do I have to pay VAT?
Yes, we have to charge VAT. Unless you have a business with a VAT number. Enter this number in the check-out form and the VAT will be deducted automatically.
Shipping outside of the EU
Do you ship to my country?
We do our best to ship worldwide.
How much is shipping?
Shipping cost to most European countries outside of the EU is € 25
Shipping cost to all other countries is € 35
Please bear in mind that your countries customs may charge you import duties and taxes.
Can you send my order through letter post?
Unfortunately we cannot offer this service any more. International law has changed and all goods need to be shipped with a tracking code.
How long will it take for my order to arrive?
Please allow at least 15 to 20 working days. Arrival time depends on distance and on how fast the customs are. So it may take a while.
Please let us know in the comment box of the checkout form, if you are interested in paying an additional fee for faster shipment by DHL.
How do I track my order?
You will receive a tracking code from Postnl or DHL as soon as the parcel has been sent. If not, please e-mail to hi@re-enactmentshop.com.
Parcels for the US, sent with Postnl, can also be traced at: https://www.usps.com
Parcels for Australia, sent with Postnl, can also be traced at: https://auspost.com.au
Do I have to pay VAT?
No, for orders outside the EU, the VAT is deducted automatically when you check out.
Help I have a problem with my order
My order never arrived.
Please allow a few days for us to process the order. Orders are sent several days per week and you will receive a tracking code. Please e-mail if you haven’t received the tracking code within 3 working days.
The tracking code shows ‘delivered’? Sometimes parcels are delivered to neighbours or placed on a dry spot for you to find when you get home.
Still nothing? Please e-mail to hi@re-enactmentshop.com and we will try to figure out a solution as soon as possible.
How do I return my product?
You changed your mind? That happens. Thank you for e-mailing us within 14 days that you are returning an item. We will let you know the return address as soon as possible. The shipping and return postage are not refundable. Upon receipt we will send you the refund with the same payment method that you have payed with.
Sorry, we can’t take back items that have been washed or used or that have been cut to size (e.g. lace, wool, soutache).
It’s the wrong size
Thank you for e-mailing us within 14 days that you are returning an item. We will let you know the return address as soon as possible. The shipping and return postage are not refundable.
We will send you a refund upon receipt with the same payment method that you payed with. Your new size you can order in the webshop. Unfortunately it’s not possible to do an exchange.
It could be wise to let us know your chest width (for jackets and shirts) or your waist (for trousers), so we can help determine the right size.
An item is missing from my shipment
Please e-mail to hi@re-enactmentshop.com, we will try to send the missing item as soon as possible.
I have received the wrong product
We are very sorry. Please, e-mail us a foto. We will do our best to send the correct items as soon as possible.
My product is damaged
We are very sorry. Please, e-mail us a foto. We will do our best to figure out a solution as soon as possible.
Products
How do I clean wool garments?
Wash them as little as possible. Instead air the garment and brush off mudd and dirt. You will find that wool has self-cleaning properties, so usually this is sufficient.
If you have to wash the garment, use a detergent for wool clothing and use the cold water cycle of your washing machine. Lay out flat to dry.
How do I clean leather shoes?
Well, first be carefull in wet and muddy circumstances. Treat wet leather shoes carefully. First, remove dirt and sand. Stuff wet shoes with newspaper. Do not use heat and do not let them dry quickly, but slowly at room temperature.
Keep leather clean and use leather conditioner, polish and preserve or weatherproof products.
What is your environmental policy?
We do our best to run our business in a sustainable way. We seperate waste streams, we re-use and recycle packing materials and try to buy as little plastic as possible.
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How to buckle your shoe?
Shop
Where are you?
Our address is:
Peelsestraat 28c
2380 Ravels
Belgium
If you travel by public transport: In front of Tilburg Central Station bus 450 from the company “De Lijn” to Turnhout leaves once in the hour. After about 40 minutes get off at the stop (halte) “Molenzicht”. Walk a couple of hundred meter back to Ravels-Eel (in the direction the bus came from) to find our shop on your right hand.
When can I visit your shop?
We are open fridays and saturdays 9.00-13.00 h.
How can I pay in the shop?
Payment is possible
cash
by a card with a logo of Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club or China Union Pay
by NFC-payment (Google and Apple Pay).
Links
Where can I hire for film or theatre?
Please check: uniformverhuur.nl
Where can I find re-enactment groups?
In Belgium:
Historia Mundi
In the Netherlands:
Landelijk Platform voor levende Geschiedenis