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First revisions and preproduction samples are included in bulk production; photo, salesman and full-size-run samples cost extra. Agree current fees and refund terms.","fact_ids":["fact-297d4827300c833945ba1c7f6973"]},{"id":"stmt-01dfb68e70f4fff726ec60a22c8a","text":"The category table gives 15-day prototypes and 35–55-day bulk production. The 2019 FAQ estimates are about 10 days for a first prototype and 35 days after preproduction approval for bulk.","detail":"Prototype samples take an estimated 15 days. Fit samples take 15 days after prototype comments, preproduction/photo samples 15 days after materials arrive, and lab dips 10 days. These stages are separate; agree the total development schedule. The 2019 FAQ estimates average bulk production at 35 days after preproduction sample approval, followed by T.O.P. review and client sign-off before shipment. The category table instead gives 35–55 production days without a start point. Agree the current schedule and approval steps. The 2016 FAQ estimates about 10 days for a first prototype after receipt of a tech pack and at most 15 days for labels, trims, strike-offs, handlooms and lab dips. The category table gives a 15-day prototype estimate. Agree current stage timings for your project.","fact_ids":["fact-5f56f903d55d4c5b865bff1351f0","fact-e166d314e0b7088e9949cd586973","fact-b7c3aa68e4a04d51c0083fa9e000","fact-4f44fd475c0301449d0019c58277"]},{"id":"stmt-51579d4324c54b3fc725dd3afeac","text":"Bulk production is estimated at 35–55 days by category, material and quantity; the start point is unspecified. Development and freight transit are separate stages.","detail":"Estimated transit is 15 days by air freight, 30 days by ocean to California/USA, 40 days to Montreal/Canada and 45 days to the EU; small-parcel courier is 5–10 days depending on destination. Origins and the transit start point are unspecified. 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