How can I tell if a manufacturer's quoted lead time is realistic?
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Fenalt
“A manufacturer who quotes '2 weeks for 1,000 custom-dyed hoodies' is lying or using stock blanks. Realistic custom production requires 3 weeks for fabric milling/dyeing and 3 weeks for cut-and-sew assembly.”
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