ETC Clothing return policy is store credit or exchange of size. Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a store credit or exchange and your item will be shipped back to you.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the original packaging, unused and in the same condition that you received it.

To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.

You may return any product, with the exception of sale or discounted items, within 30 days of purchase. Items must be returned unworn, unaltered and unwashed. All original packaging and labelling must be returned also. You may return your item only for an exchange of size, store credit,  or because the item is faulty. A new item will be sent out in the correct size or to replace the faulty one if you do not request credit.

 

We do not offer refunds or replacements for:

• change of mind
• preference-based concerns
• print placement variation
• colour variation due to screen differences

Any goodwill remedies offered by ETC Clothing are provided at our discretion and without admission of fault.

 

Custom & All-Over Print Products

Many of our garments are produced using all-over printing and custom fabric layouts. Due to the nature of this production process, print placement may vary slightly from item to item. This includes, but is not limited to, differences in pattern alignment, scale, or positioning.

These variations are a normal and expected characteristic of all-over printed and limited-run garments and do not affect the quality, sizing, or wearability of the product.

Colour Variation

We make every effort to display product colours as accurately as possible. However, colour may vary slightly due to differences in:

• computer screens
• mobile devices
• screen brightness and display settings
• lighting conditions during photography

These variations are common in online apparel retail and are not considered a fault.

 

Limited Edition & Small-Batch Production

Our products are often produced in limited quantities or small batches. Minor variations between runs may occur and are part of what makes each piece unique.

Under the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act, we are required to provide a remedy only where a product is faulty.

Variations in print placement, colour, or pattern alignment that are inherent to the manufacturing process and disclosed in this policy do not constitute a fault.

 

Pre - Orders:

By purchasing a PRE - ORDER Item from us you are legally entering into a contract for us to order this item for you. After 7 days 'cooling down' period we do not accept any cancellations for PRE-ORDERS - however please see cancellation fee below for cancellations placed within 7 days.

By offering pre-order in-store and online it enables you to purchase a new season item before it arrives to our stores.

As soon as the pre-order items are delivered to us we immediately package your products and send them to the address you supply us with when placing your order.All products purchased through our pre-order service must be paid for in full.

The delivery times for each item will depend on our manufacture, and we provide only an estimated time for delivery based on information given to us by our suppliers.

We are not able to ever guarantee or specify delivery dates.

We will notify you immediately by email and refund the purchase price of pre-ordered items if stock from our manufacturers become cancelled or limited within production.

PRE ORDER SPECIALS

Same policy as above except with PRE ORDER SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICING for limited pre order time - Item is only valid for Return for Size exchange, not credit or swap of style. They are offered at an on SPECIAL rate for this reason, we order them in based on pre order numbers & only very few extras. If you do not want to take this risk,  wait until the item has arrived in the country and purchase at full price which enables you to be able to return for size exchange or store credit. 

Custom Orders:

Custom made orders by ETC are not Eligible for a return/exchange as these are custom ordered & made for you. They are hand pressed by us in house & made for you based on the custom piece you select on the website. Please check our sizing chart for you to purchase the correct size allowing for a 1-3cm variance.

We do not accept returns for swaps of styles only sizes.  Due to stock demand we do not hold items for people waiting for it to be returned to us. Sale items may not be returned or exchanged unless they are faulty so please do choose carefully. Shipping and handling charges are not refunded unless the original item was incorrect or faulty.

Faulty Items:

Any Faulty item will be replaced or repaired at ETC NZ Clothing’s cost or customer will receive store credit once garment is returned & assessed by our quality management returns team, you have 7 days from date of delivery to notify us of any faults, please email warehouse@etcclothing.co.nz to send photos of fault & request a courier ticket.

If you try & repair the faulty item yourself and do not contact us, this defaults your guarantee or any replacement, repair or refund.

Swimwear – Non-Return Policy

For hygiene and health reasons, all swimwear is strictly non-returnable and non-exchangeable.

This includes (but is not limited to):

• Bikini tops
• Bikini bottoms
• One-piece swimsuits
• Any swim sets

Once swimwear has left our premises, we cannot accept returns due to hygiene standards, even if:

• The item is unworn
• The hygiene liner is still attached
• The item has been tried on

We strongly encourage customers to:

• Carefully check sizing charts before purchasing
• Contact us prior to ordering if you are unsure about fit

Faulty Items:

If your swimwear arrives with a genuine manufacturing fault, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery with clear photos so we can assess the issue in line with the Consumer Guarantees Act.

By purchasing swimwear from our store, you acknowledge and agree to this policy.

Non-Returnable items:

Gift card

Swimwear & Hats (Due to health & safety and hygiene reasons)

Face Masks (Due to health & safety and hygiene reasons)

There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)

• Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error such as fault in workmanship of garment.
• Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

PLEASE NOTE that for change of mind returns we are under no obligation to give a refund or store credit. We do not have to give you a refund or store credit if:

you decide you don’t want the goods

you have something else from another store and no longer want this item

you bought something for someone else that they don’t like or already have

you bought clothes that don’t fit

you bought something that doesn’t match what you already have

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Exchanging size for same style:

An email will be sent to notify you once we receive your return. We will inspect the return and notify you of the approval or rejection of your size exchange via email. On approval, your item will be sent back in the return bag you provided & tracking number will be sent through to you via email once it has been sent. If however we do not have the size you want to exchange in stock, we will issue a store credit.

Store Credit (if applicable)

An email will be sent to notify you once we receive your return. We will inspect the return and notify you of the approval or rejection of your store credit via email. On approval, your credit will be uploaded to your account or if an account is not possessed, your credit will be sent to you through a voucher via email.

Please NOTE: Store credit code EXPIRE 1 year after issue & cannot be exchanged for cash. 

Your code will not cover shipping, as the store credit is for items only & shipping is classed as seperate cost.  

Sale items

Only full priced items may be returned for store credit. Sales items are excluded from returns & exchanges. Your item will be shipped back to you if you send us a sale item.

Items purchased with a discount code cannot be returned as a discount is an item on sale. The item is no longer full price & is deemed on sale.

Exchanges on Sale items

We only exchange sale items if they are defective or damaged. 

 

Shipping is not credited.

• If exchanging for a different size,

PLEASE NOTE that for change of mind returns we are under no obligation to give a refund. We do not have to give you a refund if:

• If you have received a wrong/incorrect size or incorrect product than what you ordered,

Upon receiving/viewing the product in its original condition and packaging, we will happily exchange/send you the correct garments (shipping at our cost) or offer you a credit note.

• If you have received a faulty product

If ETC NZ Clothing deems the returned product to be faulty, we will either replace or repair the item at no additional cost, provided it is available, otherwise you will be given a store credit to the amount that the item cost.

In this instance that you receive a faulty item, you can return the item to us which will then be assessed by our quality management team. We will then issue you a replacement, exchange or refund depending on the situation. You have 7 Days 

 

SHIPPING

To return your product, mail your product with the original order form to:

ETC Returns Warehouse

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a store credit, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your store credit.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

You should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance as we cannot guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

 

Customer Conduct

 

We welcome genuine feedback and are always happy to assist with reasonable enquiries. However, abusive language, harassment, or misleading claims directed at our team or brand will not be tolerated.