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Custom Doctorate Hood

Custom Doctorate Hood

Regular price $75.95 USD
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IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION:

All custom hoods require 5-6 weeks for production prior to shipping. Please find select READY-IN-STOCK options at the bottom section of this page if you need a hood urgently. 

Features

  • Shell Fabric Color: The standard fabric is a black matte polyester. Custom colors may be customized - contact us for options!
  • Velvet Color: Based on degree and discipline made of a light weight velvet.
  • Lining Color: 1st school color, in the upper and lower area made of satin
  • Chevron Color: 2nd school color, in the center area made of satin
  • Two Ordering options:
    • Standard: 48" (4-feet) standard hood with 30" velvet
    • Premium: 48" (4-feet) premium with extended 39" velvet 

Ready-In-Stock

*All ready-in-stock hoods are standard 4-feet long hoods with 30" velvet.  

If you need your hood ASAP, here are some popular colors we have in stock that may suit your graduation need:

  • Philosophy (PhD) Degree: Royal Blue Velvet w/ Gold Piping
    • Royal Blue Lining, Gold Chevron
    • Royal blue  Lining, White Chevron
    • Red Lining, Gold Chevron
    • Red Lining, White Chevron
    • Purple Lining, White Chevron
    • Maroon/Burgundy Lining, White Chevron
    • Maroon/Burgundy Lining, Gold Chevron
    • Emerald Green Lining, Gold Chevron
  • Philosophy (PhD) Degree: Royal Blue Velvet with No piping
    • Royal Blue Lining, Gold Chevron
    • Royal Blue Lining, White Chevron
    • Maroon/Burgundy Lining, Gold Chevron
    • Journalism: Crimson (Red) Velvet w/ Gold Piping
      • Royal Blue Lining, Gold Chevron
    • Theology or Divinity Scarlet Velvet w/ Gold Piping
      • Royal Blue Lining, Gold Chevron
      • Maroon Lining, White Chevron
    • Theology or Divinity Red Velvet w/ Gold Piping
      • Navy Lining, Gold Chevron (3 available)
    • Doctor of Education (EdD, ): Light Blue Velvet w/ Gold Piping
      • Light Blue Lining, Gold Chevron
      • Royal Blue Lining, Gold Chevron
    • Doctor of Law (J.D., L.L.D. etc): Purple Velvet w/ Gold Piping 
      • Purple Lining, Gold Chevron (TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK)
    • Public Administration: Peacock Blue Velvet w/ Gold Piping
      • Peacock Blue Lining, Gold Chevron
      • Royal Blue Lining, Gold Chevron
    • Social Service, Social Work, Psychology: Citron Velvet with NO piping
      • Citron (Antique Gold), Red Lining, White Chevron
    • Any Discipline: Black Velvet w/ Gold Piping
      • Emerald Green Lining, Gold Chevron

    For the ready-in-stock items, you can choose the shipping options for Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air, or 3 Day Select UPS delivery to ensure the delivery time. 

      Shipping & Returns

      Shipping

      Regular Items 

      All orders will ship within 1-2 business days after your order is processed. You will be notified by email or phone number provided at check out. In the rare case that one or more items in your order became temporarily out of stock, we will notify you by phone or email and offer options to wait for backorder or change to a similar product. 

      If you would like to ensure your order be shipped on the same day, the order must be placed with expedited shipping by 1:30 pm EST on a business day. You can also follow up with a phone call (844-888-4696) to verify availability. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

      Custom made or imprint items 

      This includes: Doctoral Hoods (unless in stock colors specified on product page), Master Hoods (unless in stock colors)
      Custom Doctoral gowns and hoods, including custom masters hoods, take about 4-6 weeks to receive after the initial order and art (for embroidery if chosen) is approved. Please keep in mind sometimes art needs a few revisions so please order in advance.
       
       
      Custom Stoles, Diploma, etc. with Imprint Selected. Custom made or imprint items which ship in 5-10 business days (1-2 weeks) after the order is processed and all artwork and styles are confirmed. After your order is shipped, it will take another 1-5 business days for delivery, depending on your location and shipping method selected. For your reference our shipping warehouse, for custom items is located in Brooklyn, NY. In general, it's safe to say your customized product will be delivered in at most 20 days after order and style confirmation.

      Business Days 

      Business days are Monday-Friday. We do not ship on Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holidays and they are in general also not counted in transit time. 

      Carrier Delays

      If your order is lost or delayed by UPS or USPS, we will help start the carrier's investigation to help locate your order. Because of the uncertainties of the investigation results, we will not issue a refund unless the investigation has no result in 14 days or the investigation is completed. We are not responsible for delays due to weather, carrier mishandling, or incorrect address provided

      Refused Delivery and Returned Package
      A customer who refuses an order at the time of delivery, or provided an undeliverable address will be responsible for the shipping cost as well the return cost. If a misdelivery or returned package falls into the carrier's responsibility, we will assist you to open an investigation and send you a new package.
      International Shipping
      Customers outside U.S. may be responsible for local import and/or sales taxes and fees. We cannot advise the exact amount as it could vary in each country, province, and city. It is recommended to research on the possible additional cost of tax before placing the order. 

      For any special requests, please contact a sales representative at 88-669-4696.

       

      Dimensions

      (Please feel free to reference our sizing chart as you read on)

      Sizing your cap and gown is easy!

      The first measurement you need to know is your height.
      We size our gowns by height, so if you are 5'5" you should choose the gown designated for the height range 5'3-5'5.
      If you are 6'1 you would choose the gown designated for the height range 6'0" - 6'2".
       
      The second measurement you should be aware of is the circumference around the largest part of your body, this is usually your chest or hips. This will determine if you need a wider gown which we refer to as FF or XL. Our FF or XL sizes are not longer, but only wider.
       
      If you wear a tshirt size starting at XXL or larger our FF or XL sizes will most likely not fit. If you need an XXL or larger please send us an email and we will help you find the right gown!
       
      If you chose your size using our guidelines, your gown length should fall somewhere below your knee, but above your ankle.
      If you would like the gown to reach just above or slightly covering your shoes, please consider choosing the next size up.
      This is also good advice for those planning to wear lifts, heels, platforms, etc.
       
       
      Please feel free to take a look at our sizing chart to better understand how our gowns will fit.
      If you have any additional questions please reach out and we will be more than happy to help you!

       

      Care Instructions

      Hooray, you've got the gowns! Here are our tips on how to take care of them, so you can look fabulous on your big day. 

      Shiny Graduation Gown, Shiny Choir Gowns

      • Clean:
        • Hand wash: hand wash in cold water; Hang to dry
        • Dry Clean
      • Dewrinkle:
        • Iron: Use low heat with towel between the gown and iron
        • Steam: Low setting
        • Hang: Leave hanging for 48+ hours
        • "The Shower Hack": Run a hot shower while placing the gown near the shower (avoid water splashed on gowns) and leave the bathroom door closed for at least 20 minutes. 

      Matte Graduation Gown, Matte Choir Gowns, Master Gowns, Barrister Gowns, Doctoral Gowns 

      • Clean: Dry Clean only
      • Dewrinkle:
        • Iron: Use low heat with towel between the gown and iron
        • Steam: Steamer Low Setting 
        • Hang: Leave hanging for 72+ hours 
        • "The Shower Hack": Run a hot shower while placing the gown near the shower (avoid water splashed on gowns) and leave the bathroom door closed for at least 20 minutes. 

      Graduation Caps - Matte/Shiny

      • Spot clean only 

      Stoles, V-Stoles 

      • Clean: Dry Clean Only
      • Dewrinkle:
        • Iron: Not recommended, if doing so, make sure to use a thick piece of fabric between the stole and iron
          *Warning: DO NOT iron customized stoles. Ink may melt. 
        • Steam: Steamer Low Setting
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      Customer Reviews

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      Renee Johnson (East Orange, NJ)
      Fit: Perfect Fit
      AWESOME CAP, CAP, & HOOD

      I ordered Doctoral Regalia from Cap and Gown Direct. You cannot always tell by pictures on The Internet but when I received my order, I was More Than Pleased! Awesome Fit, Awesome Construction, Awesome Quality, and Awesome Pricing!! There is one more--AWESOME APRIL!!

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      Felisa Mastel (Minneapolis, MN)
      Fit: Runs Large
      Awesome customer service & Superb Custom Regalia!!

      Order your regalia package -- My gown was custom (order the pocket), hood, and cap!! High quality at a cost savings. (My pocket was not included; but customer service stepped in for assistance!) I am very pleased with this product!! I regret not ordering the custom bag for storage. Created the custom order timely and efficient!! I am so glad I placed my order with Cap and Gown Direct! - Felisa

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      Russell (Colleyville, TX)
      Fit: Perfect Fit
      Very happy with doctoral hood!

      I’ve been renting doctoral hoods, and finally decided to buy one. This hood is great. Beautiful colors and nice piping, fits perfectly. It’s even nicer than I expected. I should have bought one of these years ago. The people were nice to work with and kept me informed about my shipment and timing. I highly recommend them. Good price, too.

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      Wendy Chinchilla (Glendora, CA)
      Fit: Perfect Fit
      I love the gown and Tam !!!!

      Perfect perfect perfect !!!!!! Honestly, great quality !!!! And fast shipping. Customer service was so patient with me with all my questions !!! I def, reccomend them for your graduate needs.

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      Willie Goins (Greenville, MS)
      Fit: Perfect Fit
      Ready for Graduation

      Yes I will recommend your company to my staff.

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