What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

Our standard MOQ is 1,000 pcs per fabric pattern with standard-colored components. For color-matched components (brackets, chains, tubes matched to fabric color), the MOQ is 2,500 pcs per pattern. MOQ applies per pattern, not per total order across all patterns.

What is the lead time for bulk orders?

Production lead time is 40–50 days from deposit payment to ex-factory. Ocean shipping adds 20–45 days depending on destination (US West Coast 20–25 days, Northern Europe 35–45 days). Total door-to-door time is typically 75–100 days. The longest part of the total lead time is ocean shipping, not production.

Can you customize sizes, colors, and packaging?

Yes, we offer full customization including: custom sizes, custom fabric colors based on Pantone or sample, custom printing patterns, color-matched components, branded components with your logo, custom packaging (PP bags, shrink wrap, PET clear boxes, paper boxes), custom printed color cartons, hang tags, and private label with your brand name and instruction manuals.

What are the most common risks for first-time buyers sourcing blinds from China?

The most common risks include: (1) Quality mismatch between sample and mass production, (2) Misunderstanding of MOQ and customization limits, (3) Underestimating total lead time including ocean shipping, (4) Hidden costs such as packaging, labeling, and destination port charges, (5) Communication gaps due to language and time zone differences, (6) Lack of proper product certification for your target market. Mitigate these by requesting detailed samples, signing clear contracts, and working with experienced suppliers.

What is the difference between a small-batch custom order and a standard bulk order?

A standard bulk order meets the MOQ (typically 1,000–2,500 pcs per pattern) and follows standard production workflows with competitive per-unit pricing. A small-batch custom order is below the MOQ, where every blind can be individually customized in size, color, fabric, and components. These are typically for high-end residential or luxury office projects, with significantly higher per-unit prices and shorter lead times (often 25–40 days by air freight). Small-batch orders are priced per individual unit rather than per pattern.

MOQ, Lead Time and Customization for Bulk Blind Orders Explained

Published 2026-06-25 · Last updated 2026-10-21 · By Yuehua Blinds · 6 min read · 151 views

Three terms confuse first-time importers more than any others: MOQ, lead time, and what actually counts as customization. The short version is that MOQ sits per fabric pattern, production itself is 40-50 days, and ocean freight dominates the total calendar. Plan on 75-100 days from deposit to goods on your shelves. We build to these same numbers across our range, with a standard MOQ of 1000 pcs per pattern and a 40-50 day production lead time.

Key takeaways

MOQ is per fabric pattern, not per total order: 1000 pcs per pattern with standard components, 2500 pcs when components are color-matched to the fabric.
Production is 40-50 days from deposit to ex-factory. The long part of the timeline is ocean shipping, not manufacturing.
Plan 75-100 days door-to-door for Western markets, and order 90-120 days ahead during the second half of the year.
Custom fabric and color-printed cartons add 5-10 days. Standard packaging and component customization usually do not.

What MOQ actually means

MOQ is the minimum per fabric pattern. It is not a minimum for your whole order across all patterns. For our production:

1000 pcs per pattern (components not color-matched): brackets, chains and tubes come in standard colors. This is the entry-level configuration.
2500 pcs per pattern (components color-matched): every component matches the fabric color for a seamless look.

MOQ exists because fabric runs come on large rolls and setting up a run for one pattern carries fixed cost. Below the line, per-unit cost stops making sense for both sides. If you are launching a new pattern and unsure of demand, start at 1000 pcs with standard components and upgrade to color-matched parts on the reorder.

Lead time: production versus the full calendar

When you plan inventory, remember that ocean shipping, not production, is the longest piece. Production from deposit to goods ready ex-factory is 40-50 days. The breakdown is approximate because stages overlap:

Fabric preparation: 3-7 days, depending on whether the fabric is in stock or must be woven or printed.
Production: 15-25 days, depending on order size and factory load.
Quality inspection and packaging: 3-5 days.
Queue and buffer: the rest covers production queue, component sourcing and unexpected delays.

Ocean shipping then adds:

Destination	Sea freight (days)
West Coast US	20-25
East Coast US	30-40
Northern Europe	35-45
Mediterranean	30-40
Australia / New Zealand	20-30
Middle East	20-30

Door-to-door total is production plus ocean plus customs clearance and inland delivery (5-10 days). For most Western markets, budget 75-100 days from deposit to warehouse.

Four things push production out: custom fabric (a new print or weave adds 5-10 days), color-matched components, peak season, and unusually large orders. Peak season is the second half of the year (July to December): retailers stock for Christmas before Q4, and factories rush shipments ahead of the Chinese New Year break (January to February), when component supply tightens. Place orders 90-120 days ahead when ordering in H2.

What you can actually customize

Fabric. Custom colors against a Pantone reference or fabric sample, custom printed patterns from your artwork, and custom composition (polyester, PVC blends and so on).

Components. Color-matched brackets, chains and tubes; custom tube lengths; branded parts with your logo on brackets or chain weights.

Packaging. Custom-printed color cartons with your brand and barcode (this adds 5-10 days), printed polybags or shrink wrap, and hang tags with branding and care instructions. Standard packaging (PP bag, plain carton) adds no time.

Private label. Full OEM packaging under your brand, with instruction manuals in your language.

Small-batch customization below MOQ. For high-end residential, luxury office, designer or boutique hospitality work where quantity is far under MOQ, each blind can be made to exact dimensions, fabric, color and control method. Unit price is higher because small-batch production is inefficient. Timing: air freight runs 25-40 days total (production plus air); LCL sea freight takes 25-35 days of production, with total delivery depending on your booking and consolidation schedule.

Quick reference

Term	Standard	Notes
MOQ	1000 pcs/pattern (standard components)	2500 pcs for color-matched components
Production lead time	40-50 days	From deposit to ex-factory
Ocean shipping	20-45 days	Depends on destination
Total door-to-door	75-100 days	Production plus shipping plus customs
Customization	Fabric, components, packaging, private label, small-batch	Custom fabric and printed cartons add time
Trade terms	FOB Shanghai	Confirm before ordering

Bottom line

Start at 1000 pcs per pattern with standard parts, plan around a 40-50 day production window inside a 75-100 day door-to-door calendar, and treat custom fabric and printed cartons as the two choices that push the date out. For the paperwork side of the same order, our bulk ordering guide for importers walks from inquiry to documents, and our QC process guide covers what happens between deposit and container. A typical program, such as our zebra blinds, ships under the same 1000/2500 pcs and 40-50 day terms.