Depending on how complex the specifications are and how capable the suppliers are, this may vary.
A simple sample of a material can be sent via DHL or FedEx in a day or two, whereas a more complex product can take over a year to develop.
Most suppliers take the following time frame:
- The delivery time for material samples (in-stock) is 3 to 7 days
- Samples of materials (made to order): 14 to 30 days
- Samples made by injection molding require 45 to 70 days to complete
