"How long until it arrives?" is the first question every buyer asks. Here are realistic numbers and the levers that move them.
Typical lead times
- Sampling (1 kg lab lot): 5–10 days including spinning and colour.
- Standard bulk: 15–25 days from confirmed order.
- Custom composition / special colour: 25–35 days.
Shipping options
- Express (DHL / FedEx): 3–7 days, best for samples and urgent small lots.
- Sea freight: 20–40 days depending on destination port; cheapest for full containers.
- Air freight: 5–10 days, middle ground for urgent bulk.
Delay avoiders
- Confirm colour with a physical sample before bulk (colour matching is the #1 cause of rework).
- Book sea space early before peak seasons (pre-Lunar New Year, Q3).
- Have import docs (commercial invoice, packing list, HS code) ready.
Get a lead-time estimate for your order: send SKU / quantity / destination.