Production & delivery planning

Lead Time & Shipping

Plan backward from the required arrival date across sample approval, materials, bulk production, final inspection and international delivery.

7–14 daysSample target
15–30 daysNormal bulk
4Trade terms
T-shirts packed into export cartons for international shipping
Standard timeline

Each stage starts after its inputs are approved

  1. 01

    Sample: 7–14 working days

    Starts after design details, sample scope, materials and payment are confirmed.

  2. 02

    Bulk: 15–30 working days

    Starts after PP/sample approval, deposit, materials and production schedule confirmation.

  3. 03

    Peak season: 20–40 working days

    Book earlier when capacity, special materials or complex processes are involved.

  4. 04

    Shipping

    Transit begins after final inspection, balance payment, packing and export handover.

Reference transit times

Indicative ranges excluding production and unpredictable clearance delays

DestinationAir referenceSea reference
United States7–14 days25–35 days
United Kingdom7–14 days30–40 days
European Union5–10 days30–45 days
Shipping terms & methods

Match control, speed and landed-cost requirements

DDP

Available for selected North American and European destinations after route confirmation.

FOB / EXW / DAP

Choose the handover point around your forwarder and import setup.

Express & air

For samples, smaller orders or tighter deadlines.

Sea & rail

For larger bulk orders with more planning time.

Packing reference

Standard export-carton guide

  • 50 pieces per export carton
  • Typical carton: 60 × 40 × 35 cm
  • Typical net weight: 12–15 kg
  • Typical gross weight: 13–16 kg
  • Final carton data depends on GSM, size ratio and packing method
Plan delivery
Important

Transit estimates are not guarantees

Production mix, customs, carrier capacity, weather and destination service levels can change timing. Confirm the route and delivery term in the formal order.

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