How long does production and shipping take for bamboo fiber textiles from Pakistan?

Timeline for bamboo fiber textiles from Pakistan: Sample development: 5-10 days. Sample shipping: 3-7 days express. Bulk production: 3-6 weeks depending on order size and fabric availability (dyed-to-order fabrics take longer). Shipping from Karachi: Sea freight to USA East Coast: 18-25 days, USA West Coast: 25-35 days, Europe: 12-20 days. Air freight: 4-8 days. Total door-to-door: First order via sea: 7-10 weeks. Reorders: 5-8 weeks. Rush orders via air: 3-4 weeks (shipping cost 5-8x sea). Important: plan around Ramadan (dates vary, production slows 30-40%) and Eid holidays when factories close for 3-7 days. Peak season: Aug-Nov for Christmas inventory—book production slots 8-10 weeks in advance.