SAMPLE IN ~7 DAYS · BULK IN 14-21
Know your delivery date
before you order.
Typical Backper timing: samples in about 7 days, bulk production 14–21 days, DDP shipping 5–9 days to 180+ countries. Use the estimator to see how your choices affect timing — your quote confirms the dates for your order.
~7 days
Sample turnaround
5-9d
DDP shipping, duties handled
14-21d
Typical bulk lead time
LEAD-TIME ESTIMATOR
Your delivery date
PRODUCT TYPE
QUANTITY
SHIPPING
30
days
EST. DELIVERY
Sample · 7d
Tooling · 2d
Production · 14d
Ship · 7d
This is an estimate — your quote confirms the dates for your order.
/ WHERE THE DAYS GO
Every order moves through five stages.
How a typical bulk order breaks down, stage by stage.
Sampling
Pre-production sample made and shipped for your sign-off — from $24, credited on your bulk order.
Tooling & setup
Cutting dies, screens and embroidery files prepared for the run — timing quoted in your RFQ.
Bulk production
Cut, sew and assemble the full quantity across the line.
QC & pack
Pre-shipment quality check with photos sent to you, plus export packing.
DDP transit
DDP shipping — duties and customs handled.
Order placed
Production: 14–21 days
Delivered
/ BY CATEGORY
Typical lead times across the catalog.
CATEGORY
SAMPLE
IN-CATALOG BULK
CUSTOM BUILD
~7d
14-21d
Quoted in RFQ
~7d
14-21d
Quoted in RFQ
~7d
14-21d
Quoted in RFQ
~7d
14-21d
Quoted in RFQ
~7d
14-21d
Quoted in RFQ
~7d
14-21d
Quoted in RFQ
~7d
14-21d
Quoted in RFQ
Production days only — add 5–9 days for DDP shipping, duties handled.
/ WHAT MOVES THE DATE
The big levers on your timeline.
Customization depth
A catalog restyle ships fast. New patterns, custom hardware or fabric dye-to-match add tooling and sampling time.
+ Adds time — quoted in RFQ
Order quantity
Bigger runs need more line time, but per-unit speed improves. Exact timing for your quantity is confirmed in your quote.
+ Confirmed in quote
Shipping method
Our standard DDP shipping runs 5–9 days door-to-door with duties handled. Timing for your destination is confirmed in your quote.
− DDP 5–9 days
Sample approvals
The clock pauses while we wait on your sign-off. Fast feedback on the pre-production sample is the easiest day to save.
− Fast approvals keep the clock moving
Season & capacity
Pre-holiday and back-to-school peaks tighten factory capacity. Book early to lock your slot.
+ Book early in peak season
Artwork readiness
Print-ready vector files move straight to tooling. Anything we have to redraw or re-color adds a round trip.
− Clean files move faster
01
Are your lead times guaranteed?
They're typical ranges, and your quote confirms the dates for your specific order: samples in about 7 days, bulk production 14–21 days, DDP shipping 5–9 days. If anything shifts, we tell you — a real person replies within 4 hours, every day.
02
When does the clock start?
Production time begins once two things are done: your payment is processed at checkout and you’ve approved the pre-production sample. Until then, sampling runs but the bulk clock is paused.
03
How fast can I get a sample?
Samples typically arrive in about 7 days, from $24. The sample fee is credited back on your bulk order. Free samples are available for qualified buyers.
04
How long does shipping take?
Bulk orders ship DDP — duties and customs handled — typically 5–9 days door-to-door, to 180+ countries. If you have special freight needs, flag them in your RFQ.
05
Do lead times change in peak season?
They can tighten around back-to-school and pre-holiday peaks. Your quote confirms the dates for your order, so book your production slot early.
06
Can I split delivery to hit a deadline?
Ask in your RFQ — we’ll confirm what’s possible for your order in the quote.
/ ON A DEADLINE
Got a hard ship date? Tell us up front.
Send your in-store or launch date and we'll work backward — confirming the production and shipping plan that lands your goods on time.