What Does “Made to Order” Mean at MegaCamo? Sizes, Timelines and Camouflage Variations, Explained

When you order from MegaCamo, nothing sits on a warehouse shelf. Every garment is printed, cut and sewn only after you place your order. That is what makes patterns like LTTE Cactus, Libyan Barbed Wire or Rhodesian Brushstroke possible — and it also means sizes, delivery times and camouflage shades work a little differently than in a normal clothing store. Here is everything you need to know before you buy.

What “made to order” actually means

“MADE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU — NO MASS PRODUCTION”: the words on the MegaCamo homepage sum up the model. MegaCamo does not hold stock in-house. When an order arrives, a production partner prints, cuts and sews that specific item for you, then ships it from the factory closest to your location when possible (items produced by dedicated partners in China, Latvia or the USA ship from there).

Why does a camouflage store work this way?

• Rare patterns need a made-to-order model. Many patterns MegaCamo sells — Sri Lankan LTTE Cactus, Libyan Barbed Wire, Rhodesian Brushstroke, Spanish M09 Multicamo — are niche designs that would never justify a mass-production run. Producing them on demand is the only honest way to offer them at all.
• Less waste. Nothing is produced until it is paid for: no unsold inventory, no end-of-season dumping.
• Flexibility. Because production is per order, you can ask for a camouflage that is not currently listed on a product. Product pages state it plainly: “You can ask us any camo on any of our products” — just contact the team via live chat or email.
• Quality control at small scale. Small-batch production lets the partners test fabrics and printing techniques before they reach you.

The flip side: you are buying something that does not exist yet. You cannot try it on, you cannot swap it for another size afterwards, and the print you receive may not be pixel-identical to the mockup on your screen. The sections below explain how to handle each of those realities.

Sizes: how to order with confidence

Most MegaCamo apparel is available in a wide range of sizes. Two examples from the live catalog:

• Sports mesh T-shirts (100% polyester mesh): XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, XXXXL, XXXXXL — in short, XS to 5XL.
• Fleece hoodies: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL.
• Jackets, windbreakers, bombers, shorts and long-sleeve shirts offer comparable letter-size ranges.
• Accessories such as beanies, neck gaiters, towels and bags are typically one-size items.

Five rules of thumb:

1. Read the size chart on the product page. Letter sizes are not universal — the only reliable guide is the size chart and the exact size options in the “Size” selector on each product. The “Additional information” tab lists the sizes and, where available, the measurements. If letter sizes confuse you, the chart removes the guesswork.
2. Expect a ±5% tolerance. Product pages include a note: “There might be ±5% deviation in length for manual measurement and production processes.” Hand-made garments vary slightly; that is normal and not a defect.
3. Check the fit description. Some products specify the cut — “relaxed fit” for the mesh T-shirts, for example. Use the description to judge how a garment is meant to sit on the body.
4. Compare with a garment you own. If you are between sizes, lay a similar garment flat, measure it, and compare with the product measurements when available.
5. When in doubt, ask before ordering. This is the most important rule. Because every item is made for you alone, choosing the wrong size is not a valid reason for return or exchange. A short message via live chat or email can save you from ordering the wrong size.

Timelines: production time + shipping time

Your wait is made of two distinct phases.

1. Production (the made-to-order part)

The typical production time is approximately 4 to 7 working days before your item ships. It can run a little shorter or longer depending on raw material availability and factory workload, and some products state their own expectations on their page. Many garments, for example, are “printed and sewn on order” and ship directly from the supplier after fulfillment.

2. Shipping (transit after fulfillment)

Once your item is finished, transit depends on where it was made and where it is going. Estimates from the official Shipping & Returns page (business days, after fulfillment):

Practical notes:

• Tracking. You receive an email confirmation immediately after ordering, then a notification when the item ships. If you created an account, you can follow the progress of the order.
• Customs. On international shipments, you are the importer of the goods. Customs duties and taxes depend on your country’s rules and are not covered by the store.
• If an order never arrives. Check your shipping confirmation and the address first. If the address was correct and the item still has not arrived, contact the team within 30 days after the estimated arrival date.
• Addresses and unclaimed parcels. Be careful with apartment numbers, building details and zip codes. If a carrier cannot deliver and the package is returned to us, we cannot reship it. Once a parcel has been scanned at the post office in your area, it is under your responsibility.

Camouflage shades and print variations: what is normal

Camouflage is printed, not dyed — and printed fabrics vary. This is the least understood part of made-to-order shopping, so here is a clear breakdown.

What is normal:

• Screen vs. fabric. A pattern that looks one way on your monitor will look slightly different on polyester, cotton or fleece. Colour reproduction depends on your screen settings, on the fabric’s texture and on the printing technique. Product photos and mockups are a faithful guide, not a pixel-perfect promise.
• Batch-to-batch variation. Every printing run is slightly different. Two garments of the same pattern printed at different times can differ subtly in saturation or hue — inherent to small-batch production.
• Sublimation quirks. On sublimation-printed T-shirts, white stripes under the arms or along the seams are a normal occurrence of the technique, not a printing mishap.
• ±5% measurement deviation. As mentioned above, manual measurement and production processes allow for about 5% deviation in length.

What is a defect — and grounds for a claim:

• The item arrives damaged.
• A genuine printing mishap slips through quality control.
• The factory sent the wrong item, the wrong size, or the wrong colours.

If one of these happens, contact the team quickly — for damaged items, within a week of receipt.

What to do if something is wrong with your order

MegaCamo’s return policy follows logically from the made-to-order model:

• Contact first. Any return needs prior authorization. Items returned without consent are not accepted.
• Accepted reasons. Damaged items, printing mishaps, or an item or size you did not order.
• Not accepted. A wrong size chosen by you, “change of mind”, or buyer’s remorse. Every item was made specifically for you.
• Practical details. Authorized returns must be sent in their original form and packaging to our headquarters in France at the customer’s charge (contact us first — we sometimes have ways to make it much cheaper), and refunds are reduced by a 10% deduction (5% covers the payment processors’ non-refundable commission, 5% covers the made-to-order item being rerouted) while the initial shipping fee is non-refundable.

The human version of all this: communication first. The store’s policy page puts it plainly — “there are no problems, only solutions” — and the team prefers to sort issues out by talking before anything is shipped back.

Frequently asked questions

Do you keep stock? No. Every order is produced after purchase; nothing is “in stock” in the traditional sense.

Can I cancel or change my order? Yes, as long as the order has not yet been processed or shipped. Once production has started, processing fees are not refundable: a cancellation forfeits about 10% of the total price including shipping.

Can I get a camouflage that is not listed on the product? In most cases, yes. Contact the team via live chat or email; many patterns can be applied to most products.

Why is made-to-order clothing more expensive than mass-produced clothing? Because each piece is produced individually, in small batches, with tested fabrics and printing techniques, rather than mass-produced at scale. You pay for uniqueness and quality instead of volume.

Are there size charts? Size options are listed on every product page, and product notes give tolerance information. If you need measurements or are between sizes, contact the team before ordering — it is the safest way to get the right fit.

The bottom line

Ordering made to order is a small act of trust: you pay for something that will be created just for you. The reward is access to camouflage patterns you simply cannot find in mass-produced clothing, made with less waste and more care. Give yourself a realistic timeline — a week of production, plus transit by region — choose your size carefully, ask questions before you order, and you will end up with a genuinely unique piece.

Start browsing: the Men’s collection, the Women’s collection, Accessories, or explore patterns by camouflage and by country. Full details live on the FAQ and Shipping & Returns pages.