FAQ
Are the costumes washable?
Yes! Please wash dark colours separately. Join the costume with the hook and loop fastener, turn the costume inside-out and hand wash or use a short wash cycle of 30 or 40 degrees. Do not tumble dry. Do not iron. The costumes will be quite dry when you take them out of the washer. To get the fur pile on the furry costumes fluffy again use a hairbrush to brush the pile while it is still damp to restore the finish, and leave to air dry.
How to wash your fur costume
Sometimes the inside of the fur fabric is scratchy because of the backing used. The good news is that after the first wash the fabric will soften. We suggest you wear light-weight clothing under your furry costume to avoid irritation and it is worth buying a size larger with growing room. All Charlie Crow costumes are easy to get in and out of, in fact, part of play becomes taking the costumes off and on again. This helps younger children learn to dress themselves – now that can't be bad! Full care instructions are on the label inside your costume, but here they are for your reference.
How to wash your fur costume
● Wash light and dark colours separately
● Join hook and loop fastener
● Hand or machine wash 30 degrees
● Do not tumble dry
● Do not iron
● While the costume is still damp, brush the fur to restore the pile
● When your costume is dry it is ready for play again!
How to wash your fabric costume
All Charlie Crow costumes are easy to get in and out of, in fact, part of play becomes taking the costumes off and on again. This helps younger children learn to dress themselves – now that can't be bad! Full care instructions are on the label inside your costume, but here they are for your reference.
How to wash your fabric costume
● Wash light and dark colours separately
● Join hook and loop fastener
● Hand or machine wash 30 degrees
● Do not tumble dry
● Do not iron
● When your costume is dry it is ready for play again!
Are the fur costumes warm to wear?
Yes, but that doesn't stop children wanting to wear them all year round, day and night! Sometimes the inside of the fur fabric is scratchy because of the backing used when the fabric is produced. The good news is that after the first wash the fabric will soften. We suggest you wear light-weight clothing under your furry costume to avoid irritation and it is worth buying a size larger with growing room. All Charlie Crow costumes are easy to get in and out of, in fact, part of play becomes taking the costumes off and on again. This helps younger children learn to dress themselves – now that can't be bad!
European Union taxes and customs fees. Will I have to pay customs fees?
Our website is designed to collect all relevant customs fees and taxes when you place an order.
If you live in the EU you should not be charged any additional import duties or fees before you can receive your order.
What if the costume I want to order is out of stock?
We try to have every costume design in stock at all times. Because we design and make our costumes in our UK workshop, we can usually respond very quickly to trends. If an item is out of stock, you can ask us to email you with an expected delivery date.
Why are the long animal tails detachable and why don’t you use zips or drawstring fastens?
Charlie Crow Costumes are designed to avoid causing harm or injury to children, and based on the requirements of European safety standard BS EN 14682:2007 Safety of Children's Clothing - Cords and Drawstring, we do not use cords or drawstrings in the hood and neck area of the costumes. Clothes for children should also not have cords or drawstrings with free ends longer than 140mm in the chest and waist area. That is why we only use hook and loop fastens, and why the long tails are detachable. Because zips are difficult for children to open and close, we use hook and loop fasteners on all our costumes.
What size should I choose?
Please check the child's height against our SIZE GUIDE Always measure the full height of the child from the top of the head to the ground, and with no shoes on, then choose the size your child falls between. We base all our clothing measurements and safety standards on the BSI quality standards. The BSI is the national standards body for the United Kingdom.
What are your safety standards?
All Charlie Crow Costumes conform to UK, European and US safety regulations. As a precaution, you should always keep children and costumes away from fires and naked flames. Our costumes are made from man-made fabrics, this is because natural fibres, such as cotton and linen, will not pass the strict international flammability safety standards that are there to protect children from hazards while playing.
What are your ethical and environmental standards?
At Charlie Crow, we work hard to ensure that all of our clothes are produced to the highest ethical standards. We design and manufacture our costumes in our own workshop in Staffordshire, England. Our costumes are made from man-made fabrics, this is because natural fibres, such as cotton and linen, will not pass the strict international flammability safety standards that are there to protect children from hazards while playing. Charlie Crow’s environmentally friendly answer to using man-made fibres is to make good quality kids costumes that will stand up to lots of play and wear. Our costumes are well made so that they can be cherished and worn over and over again. They can be washed on a short washing cycle and do not need tumble drying. This reduces the energy required to maintain your costume and, in that way cause the least harm to the environment. We keep our use of plastic and packaging to the minimum, and use chlorine-free paper in our printed materials. Charlie Crow & The Environment
Can I collect my order?
Yes! We are based in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2TB. We are open Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm. You can place your order for fancy dress costumes by telephone on 01782 417133 or on our website by choosing the PICK UP option when checking out STORE LOCATION
Can I speak to someone over the phone?
Yes, we are available between 8 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday (GMT) on 01782417133 (UK +44).
How do I place an order?
Choose the items you are looking for either by using the search facility or by selecting the relevant product section. If you only wish to buy one item then select your size (if applicable) choose "buy" to take you directly to your order summary. When you wish to put more than one item into your basket before purchasing, click on "Add to bag". The bag at the top of the screen will tell you how many items you have selected and the current value of your order. At any time you can click on the basket to view its content and proceed to checkout.
If you wish your goods to be delivered to an alternative address you have this option. Once you have filled in all your details, you will have the chance to summarise your order and confirm it. We do not see your credit or debit card details and therefore we cannot store your card information.
I don't want to order over the internet. What other options do I have?
You can send your order in the post or order over the telephone
Charlie Crow Party Shop Supplies Ltd
B4 St Modwen Trade Park
Fenton Industrial Estate
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
ST4 2TB
Telephone: 01782417133 (UK +44)
What is the latest date I can order for a Christmas delivery?
Around Christmas time it is always advisable to order as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Last orders for Christmas delivery using our standard services UK is 2 pm 19th December 2024 and for express services UK is 12pm 20th December 2024. Deliveries to Rest of the World last order date 2 pm 6th December 2024.
What payment methods can I use?
Our site uses Shopify Payments to process your credit/debit card payments. This secure method of payment means that we do not at any time see your credit card number and details.
Shopify is PCI level 1 compliant for credit card processing which means that it adheres to the highest standards of server compliance. You can read more about Shopify's PCI compliance here.
When can I expect delivery?
The method of delivery and cost vary depending upon the country of delivery. Please CLICK HERE to view full details of our postage charges. Some packages will require a signature on delivery. We are happy to arrange delivery to your work address, or to a relative or neighbour.
What are your delivery charges?
UK Delivery is charged per order, no matter how many parcels we send and whatever the size of your order. All orders received by 1pm Monday to Friday will be despatched same day.
We offer four delivery options to UK addresses:
Free Delivery (order value over £15) Your order will arrive within 3-5 working days (orders placed before 1pm Mon-Fri are despatched on the same day).
1-2 day delivery £4 Your order will arrive within 1-2 working days (orders placed before 1pm Mon-Fri are despatched on the same day).
We offer delivery to the Rest of the World. Delivery times and prices from the UK to other countries vary. Please CLICK HERE to view full details of our postage charges.
If I order after 1 pm Friday and select Next Working Day Delivery when will my order arrive?
Your order will be despatched the next working day, which will be Monday (except for bank holidays) and will arriving the following day.
When will I receive my order?
We aim to despatch all orders received before 1pm Monday-Friday on the same day. If you are in the UK you should receive your order within 1-2 working days.
For international deliveries please check out International Delivery times and charges.
How do I return something that doesn’t fit?
If you receive your order and are not 100% satisfied with our service or products, you can return it within 14 days of receipt, and we will happily provide a refund. The goods must be used and in their original packaging. We offer this extensive guarantee because your satisfaction is important to us
Returns can be mailed to:
Charlie Crow / Party Shop Supplies Ltd
B4 St Modwen Trade Park
Fenton Industrial Estate
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
ST4 2TB
Telephone 01782 417133 or email info@charliecrow.com
International Callers use: +44 1782 417133
What if I want to cancel my order?
You have the right to cancel your order within 7 working days without reason. If you wish to cancel an order before it leaves us please let us know by e-mail and we will credit the amount back to you. If your order has been despatched, you will have to wait until the goods arrive and then send them back to us to receive a refund.
You will have to pay the cost of returning the goods and must ensure that you obtain proof of posting. We will refund the value of the goods to you within 3 working days of them being received by us.
I’m ordering a present, can I send it to an address other than my billing address?
Of Course! At stage 2 of the checkout process when choosing the delivery method, simply click ‘Change Delivery Address’ and enter the required address – whilst leaving the billing address as set up in your account.
How can I find out about any special offers or promotions from Charlie Crow?
It’s easy. To keep up to date on all of our news and promotions just join the Charlie Crow Club! Sign up to our e-newsletter.
Do you offer any discounts for Schools and Nurseries?
Yes! We offer discounts for schools, nurseries, playgroups, charities and dance schools. Please go to our SCHOOL DISCOUNT page where you can register your school or group. You can also find out more by contact emailing us on info@charliecrow.co.uk or by calling us on 01782 417133 and speaking to our friendly customer support team.
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