FAQ

For a premium, heavy-duty winter hoodie, a good weight is anywhere between 300 and 400 GSM (Grams per Square Meter). Standard, cheap hoodies usually sit under 200 GSM, which feels thin and easily lets the cold wind through. At Armis Dei Apparel, our Lion of Judah Hoodie is engineered from ultra-heavyweight 360gsm fleece. This dense fabric profile traps your natural body heat and provides massive thermal insulation for cold mornings, outdoor rucks, or heavy gym warmups.

We follow a typical sizing guide for most of our products including hoodies and tees. Our apparel is built with a relaxed, comfortable silhouette designed to accommodate an active lifestyle. For example: Our Lion of Judah Hoodie features a relaxed fit with dropped shoulders, providing plenty of room through the chest and lats without looking sloppy. You do not need to size up unless you prefer an intensely oversized, baggy streetwear look.

• Our OG Classic Tee features rolled-forward shoulders and an athletic cut made from 4.5-ounce ring-spun cotton that stays true to size.
• We offer a full sizing run from Small up to 3XL across our equipment room inventory.

They are embroidered. We utilize premium, high-impact embroidery methods that match our rugged military specifications. We avoid cheap, plasticky screen prints that crack, peel, or fade after a few runs through the laundry. Our tactical patches (like the Holy Spirit Special Forces Patch) feature crisp, high-density embroidery with locked 1/8-inch borders. For our garments, like the Lion of Judah Hoodie, we use commanding embroidered graphic elements like a vibrant golden lion face and sharp flame borders designed to maintain their clean, authoritative visual impact over time.

Because we use premium fabrics like 100% ring-spun cotton for our classic tees, minor natural shrinkage can occur if washed or dried under high heat. To prevent shrinkage and keep your clothes fitting perfectly, we recommend a simple washing routine: wash your garments inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, and lay them flat to air dry. If you must use a machine dryer, keep it on a low-heat setting.

Standard loungewear is typically thin, lightweight, and sags limply against your body. A "structured" tactical hoodie, however, maintains its own shape and athletic silhouette due to premium construction choices:

• The Fabric Weight: Built from dense 360gsm fleece rather than a thin synthetic blend.
• The Hood: Features a thick, double-layer hood that stands upright around your neck to block cold drafts, instead of laying completely flat.
• The Trim: Utilizes heavy, tight rib-knit cuffs and waistbands that lock the garment in place when you move or pull your sleeves up your forearms.

The primary difference comes down to the backing material and how you choose to style your gear:

• Velcro Backing: Features a rigid plastic hook-and-loop backing. It is designed for fast, modular swaps on tactical backpacks, plate carriers, or hats that already have a matching loop panel.
• Non-Velcro Backing: Features a smooth, lightweight fabric backing. Because it has no stiff plastic, it sits completely flat, bends naturally with clothing curves, and gives you total placement freedom. You can permanently sew it onto a denim jacket, use fabric glue to attach it to a nylon duffel, or slide it directly into your study Bible to use as a heavy-duty bookmark.

At Armis Dei Apparel, most of our patches are made with Non-Velcro backing.

You have two highly durable options for attaching a smooth, fabric-backed patch:

• Classic Sewing: Use a needle and a heavy-duty thread (like nylon or polyester) to stitch directly around the 1/8-inch black border of the patch. This is ideal for canvas jackets, workwear, and raw denim.
• Fabric Adhesives: Apply a premium, permanent liquid textile glue to the back of the patch, position it on your gear, and allow it to cure. This method works beautifully for synthetic fabrics like heavy nylon or polyester where hand-sewing is difficult.

Absolutely. Because our patches come in both Velcro and Non-Velcro variations, you can mount them to almost any setup:

• Velcro Options: Stick directly to the existing loop panels on your plate carriers, tactical backpacks, or operator hats.
• Non-Velcro Fabric Options: Can be permanently glued to smooth nylon gym duffels, canvas bags, or commuters’ briefcases that lack a hook-and-loop patch field. You can also use heavy-duty safety pins or locking lapel pins to attach them temporarily to gym bags or vehicle sun visors.

Our military-inspired patches, such as the “Holy Spirit Special” Forces and “Follow Me,” are built to strict physical specifications:

• Height: Exactly 3 inches.
• Width: Exactly 2 3/4 inches at its widest point.
• Border: Sealed tightly with a high-density 1/8-inch black border to prevent fraying and ensure a long-lasting, rugged frame.

Yes, our embroidered patches are ruggedly built to withstand the elements and normal wear and tear. If you have sewn the patch onto a garment, it can safely go through a standard washing machine cycle. If you used fabric glue, ensure you used a permanent, weather-resistant textile adhesive, which is specifically engineered to survive multiple laundry cycles without peeling or lifting at the edges. For best results and maximum longevity, we always recommend washing the garment inside out.

Armis Dei is a Latin phrase that translates directly to the "Armor of God." Taken straight from the tactical directives laid out in Ephesians 6, our brand name represents our core mission: inspiring God's people to stand firm, avoid letting go of their faith, get dressed, and actively fight the good fight.

Being a certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) means our company is founded, owned, and operated by a military veteran. This background directly shapes our brand identity. We apply strict military-grade discipline, premium material specifications, and operational readiness to everything we design, ensuring our community receives rugged, purposeful gear built to endure life's daily spiritual and physical battles.

Our inspiration comes directly from bridging tactical military discipline with clear biblical truth. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), we look at the physical gear, structure, and unit layouts used in the military and connect them to the spiritual armor described in Scripture, such as Ephesians 6. For example, the Holy Spirit Special Forces insignia uses a classic shield and tactical command tab layout to represent a profound reality: the Holy Spirit acts as God's ultimate internal change agent, guiding and transforming our everyday desires, attitudes, and behaviors.

It is deliberately engineered for both. We create premium faith apparel and streetwear designed to handle your daily mission, whether that means hitting the gym or heading out for a casual weekend. For instance, items like our Lion of Judah Hoodie are built from ultra-heavyweight 360gsm fleece, featuring a double-layer hood, a functional kangaroo pocket, and heavy rib-knit cuffs. This heavy-duty structure provides thermal warmth and fabric durability under heavy gym steel or outdoor rucks, while maintaining a clean, relaxed silhouette for everyday casual styling.

Yes. We want to ensure that high-quality spiritual armor is completely accessible to everyone standing on the front lines of faith. To help you upgrade your wardrobe smoothly, we offer flexible checkout solutions directly on our store page. This includes the option to break up your total order into 2 interest-free installments (for example, allowing you to secure the Lion of Judah Hoodie on sale for just 2 installments of $24.98).

Once you complete your deployment at checkout, our team gets to work routing your gear. Standard domestic orders typically ship out from our warehouse within a few business days. You will receive an immediate confirmation email packed with automated tracking information so you can monitor your shipment's transit status directly as it moves from our equipment room to your front door.

Our mission is to ensure you feel confident and fully equipped in your uniform. If your clothing or gear doesn't fit exactly the way you need it to, we offer a straightforward return and exchange window. The items must be unwashed, unworn, and in their original condition. Simply reach out via our Contact Page with your order details, and our customer support team will provide the necessary instructions to process your exchange or return quickly.

While our core operations are heavily focused on supplying believers across the United States, we are dedicated to helping God's people stand firm globally. We utilize dependable shipping networks to fulfill orders efficiently. To check real-time carrier availability, exact transit timelines, and international shipping rates for your specific location, simply input your destination address during the checkout process before final payment.

Once your order is processed and leaves our warehouse, you will automatically receive a shipping confirmation email containing a tracking link. You can click that link or log into your account on our site to view real-time tracking updates as your gear makes its way to your door.

The golden lion emblem and flame motif are directly inspired by Revelation 5:5: "Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah has conquered." In scripture, this title represents Jesus Christ as the victorious, unshakeable King who has already won the ultimate battle. The flame represents His powerful, refining presence. Wearing this graphic serves as a bold reminder that because He conquered, you can face your daily battles with quiet, absolute confidence.

Clothing is a powerful tool for visual accountability and focus. What you wear has a proven psychological impact on your mindset (a concept known as enclothed cognition). Putting on garments with intentional biblical designs sets a practical boundary marker for your day. Looking in the mirror or glancing at your sleeve acts as a structural anchor, pulling your thoughts out of daily chaos and locking your mind back into a state of spiritual readiness.

The Bible teaches that our daily battles are fundamentally spiritual, requiring active preparation. In Ephesians 6, the Apostle Paul commands believers to "put on the full armor of God," including the shield of faith and the helmet of salvation. Furthermore, 1 Timothy 6:12 gives the direct tactical charge to "fight the good fight of faith." Our brand mission is built on these instructions: to remind you to get dressed, protect your mindset, and stand your ground daily.

Every element on this shield-shaped tactical insignia represents a deep scriptural truth about God's presence:

• The White Dove: Represents the peaceful, guiding presence of the Holy Spirit descending into our lives.
• The White Flame: Symbolizes God's holy, purifying fire that refines our hearts.
• The Twin Lightning Flashes: Signify sudden spiritual illumination, power, and clarity.

Together with the HOLY SPIRIT SPECIAL FORCES command tabs, this imagery reminds us that the Holy Spirit acts as our internal change agent to transform our desires, attitudes, and behaviors.

Absolutely. Gifting our gear is one of the most practical ways to encourage a brother-in-arms, an accountability partner, or members of your ministry group. Items like our non-Velcro patches are highly functional and versatile; they can be pinned to gym bags, sewn onto jackets, or given as heavy-duty placeholders for study Bibles and journals to remind your group to stay locked into their mission.