Textile production and delivery from Pakistan typically takes between 45 and 90 days, depending on product complexity, order size, and logistics planning. A realistic timeline includes: • Development and approvals Lab dips, samples, and specification alignment usually take 7 to 21 days • Production Fabric manufacturing, dyeing, stitching, and finishing typically take 30 to 60 days • Logistics and shipping Sea freight to Europe or the Middle East usually takes 15 to 30 days, including handling and customs What most buyers underestimate Lead time is not just production. It is the combination of: • Decision speed during approvals • Factory planning and prioritization • Material availability • Logistics coordination Key insight: Delays rarely come from one big issue. They come from small inefficiencies across the entire process. How we manage timelines We treat delivery as a controlled process, not a fixed estimate: • We align all specifications before production starts to avoid rework • We secure production slots with the factory in advance • We monitor progress during production, not after • We coordinate logistics early to avoid last minute bottlenecks Result: Timelines become predictable because risks are managed proactively.

Most delays in textile sourcing are not caused by external factors. They are caused by lack of alignment, slow decisions, and weak process control. The most common causes of delays • Unclear specifications Factories cannot proceed efficiently when requirements are not fully defined • Late approvals Delays in lab dips, samples, or packaging decisions stop production • Material availability issues Yarn, dyes, or accessories are not aligned in advance • Production prioritization shifts Factories reallocate capacity to larger or more urgent clients • Quality issues during production Problems require rework, which adds time • Poor communication Misunderstandings lead to wrong execution and corrections Why these delays keep happening Most buyers assume the process runs automatically once the order is placed. In reality, textile production requires continuous coordination and decision making. Without that, delays are inevitable. How we prevent delays We reduce delays by controlling the process end to end: • We define and lock specifications before production • We ensure all materials are aligned and available • We monitor production inline to detect issues early • We maintain constant communication with the factory • We ensure decisions are made quickly and based on accurate information Result: Delays are not eliminated completely, but they are anticipated, reduced, and controlled.

Logistics in textile sourcing is not just about shipping goods. It is about coordinating production completion, documentation, transport, and delivery without disruption. What logistics actually includes A complete logistics process covers: • Booking and planning of shipments • Coordination with freight forwarders • Export documentation and compliance • Container loading and handling • Sea or air freight management • Customs clearance at destination • Final delivery to warehouse or distribution center Each step must be aligned with production timing. Where logistics typically fails Problems usually occur when logistics is treated as a separate step instead of part of the production process: • Late booking of shipments leads to space shortages • Incorrect documentation causes customs delays • Production delays are not communicated to logistics teams • Poor coordination creates gaps between readiness and shipment Result: Even if production is completed on time, delivery is delayed. How we manage logistics We integrate logistics into the sourcing process from the beginning: • We plan shipments based on realistic production timelines • We work with reliable freight partners familiar with textile exports • We ensure all documentation is correct and prepared in advance • We coordinate closely between factory, forwarder, and buyer • We track shipments and provide visibility throughout the process Result: Logistics becomes predictable and aligned with production, not a last minute challenge.