Frequently Asked Questions
Returns and Exchanges
Yes, but only if we receive your purchase back in unused 'new' condition.
Visit our Returns page for detailed info.
Email info@needessentials.com for instructions.
Shipping
Please allow:
1 - 3 business days for Australian orders.
3 - 5 business days for New Zealand AusPost International Express orders
3 - 5 business days for North American orders sent via DHL International Express
3 - 5 business days for UK and EU orders sent via DHL International Express
7 - 10 business Days for North American orders sent via AusPost International Express
AUSTRALIA - order value:
Up to $199: $10.00 Shipping
Over $200: $15.00 Shipping
NORTH AMERICA - USA & CANADA (Prices in US dollars)
Choice of either:
Flat rate shipping with DHL International Express: $40.00 USD
Flat rate shipping with AusPost International Express: $20.00 USD (7 - 10 Days)
New Zealand:
Flat Rate Shipping with AusPost International Express: $25.00 AUD
Estimated delivery time: 5 to 10 business days
Import Duties: NZ customs will not collect GST, duty or charge an Import Entry Transaction Fee (IETF) on products valued at $1,000 NZ or less. If your purchase is valued over $1000 NZ, you'll have to pay GST plus the IETF and MPI biosecurity levy when the goods arrive in NZ. Please find further information via this link.
United Kingdom (duties and taxes included in purchase price) Wetsuits, Clothing and Surf Accessories shipped for £25.00 GBP flat rate with DHL International Express - estimated 3 - 5 day business days delivery.
EU (European Union) Wetsuits, Clothing and Surf Accessories shipped for $30.00 EUR flat rate with DHL International Express - estimated 3 - 5 day business day delivery.
(*duties and taxes included in purchase price for both UK and EU orders)
JAPAN:
Wetsuits - flat rate $55 AUD shipping with DHL EXPRESS WORLDWIDE
Boardbags - flat rate $55 AUD shipping with AusPost International Express
Estimated delivery time: 5 to 10 business days.
OTHER COUNTRIES IN ASIA
Hong Kong SAR, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Thailand (Bangkok).
(Prices in Australian dollars)
Wetsuits - flat rate $55 AUD shipping with DHL EXPRESS WORLDWIDE
Boardbags - flat rate $55 AUD shipping with AusPost International Express
Estimated delivery time: 5 to 10 business days.
We ship worldwide - to Australia, North America, the United Kingdom, European Union, New Zealand and Asia.
OTHER OVERSEAS DESTINATIONS
Please email chris@needessentials.com to determine if it is possible for needessentials to export to your country.
A tracking number will be sent to you in your shipping confirmation email.
Products can incur a duty or customs charge when they arrive in New Zealand. Please use the https://www.customs.govt.nz/personal/duty-and-gst/whats-my-duty-estimator to determine or contact us prior to placing your order if you have any queries.
Repairs
We are pleased to repair any wetsuit / surf accessory or clothing purchased from needessentials if it's possible to do so. Please email info@needessentials.com and provide a description of the wear and tear along with photos and our customer service team will respond with a outline of the process.
Please allow approximately two weeks.
If your wetsuit is still under warranty we will cover all shipping, otherwise you will need to cover the shipping and repair cost.
Product Information
Rinse your wetsuit in fresh water after each surf and hang it in the shade to dry.
Visit our Size Chart page for sizing details.
Some sizes may be sold out, or may not be offered. Please email info@needessentials.com for further information.
Orders
Yes. Please email info@needessentials.com within 24 hrs of your order and we should be able to adjust it for you.
We process orders within 24hrs on business days.
Startrack Express and AusPost Express for bulkier items within Australia
DHL International Express for premium delivery to North America, the UK, EU Asian countries and South Africa
or
Australia Post International Express to New Zealand, North America, Asia and Canada.
If you have not received confirmation of your order immediately after your purchase please check your junk folder. If you still can’t find the confirmation email, please message us at info@needessentials.com and we’ll double check your details and resend.
Payments
Our payment process is secured by Stripe payments. No card information is kept by us.
When you place an order, you will see a pre-authorisation on your account. This hold allows us to verify that funds are available and enables us to proceed with processing your order. When your items ship, a final charge is processed for the item(s). In some circumstances, your bank will show this final charge separately from the pre-authorisation, making it appear like a duplicate charge. However, the pre-authorisation hold will drop from your account within 3–5 business days, depending on the policies of your bank, and your account will reflect only the final charge.
Yes. Just fill in your customer and shipping information and you will be prompted for your credit card details.
Useful Information
The needessentials warehouse showroom is located at 7A Castles Drive, Torquay. It is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 3pm each Saturday. You are welcome to try on or purchase any of our products directly from the showroom. (* Please note the online product range is an accurate representation of stock available from the warehouse showroom.)
We also offer a free online order collection service from the needessentials warehouse. Simply select ‘pick up’ at checkout and drop by the warehouse at 7A Castles Drive, Torquay any time from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 3pm on a Saturday.
Yes. Go to the product page and click the link to be notified when we re-stock and enter you e-mail address. You will then be notified by email as soon as that style/size is back in stock.
Please enter your email in the 'Join our mailing list' box at the bottom of all pages on our website and click Subscribe.