Order and Production

Direct answer Chinese New Year adds roughly four to six weeks to a normal schedule, and how much depends on which side of the holiday your production falls. Bulk production runs 30–45 days after order confirmation, with 25 days as the fastest possible schedule, and sampling takes 15–25 days. If your container has to sail before the holiday, place the order 45–60 days earlier than you would in any other month. 30–45 daysBulk production after confirmation 45–60 daysExtra planning buffer around the holiday Why the holiday moves more than the factory calendar Production is only one of four things that stop at the same time. Trucking capacity tightens as drivers travel home, ports and forwarders book out two to three weeks ahead of the holiday, and the smaller suppliers behind a sofa — foam, mechanisms, motors, cartons — usually close earlier than the assembly lines they feed. A factory that stays open still cannot build what its suppliers have not delivered. Loading at the factory dock — the last link in the chain, and the first one to book out before the holiday. The three windows that decide your date WindowWhat is actually the constraintWhat to do Last 3–4 weeks before the holidayContainer space and trucking, not the lineBook the sailing first, then release production The holiday periodFactories, suppliers and offices are thinDo not schedule inspection or sampling that needs factory sign-off First 3–4 weeks afterRestart, backlog and new-worker ramp-upExpect a slower first batch and keep buffer stock on best sellers If the container must sail before the holiday Three decisions lock the date: finish the specification early, because sampling alone needs 15–25 days; pay the deposit so material can be reserved before suppliers close; and fix the sailing with your forwarder before production starts. An order placed in the last month before the holiday rarely ships in that month — it moves to the first or second vessel after the factories restart. Finished goods waiting for a booking — stock that is ready still waits for a vessel. One example A European retailer needed a 1×40HQ of a 1+2+3 fabric set, one model in two colours, to sail in January. Sampling was signed off in October, the order confirmed in late November, production ran 35 days, and the container loaded in the second week of January. Confirmed three weeks later, the same order would have shipped in March. The 45–60 day buffer was the difference. Related questions Can you hold production until after the holiday? Yes, we can schedule a start date after the restart. The order still needs its specification and deposit before the holiday, because capacity slots and material are committed at order date; the 30–45 day clock starts when production starts, not when the order is placed. Does the holiday affect sample orders too? It does. Sampling takes 15–25 days and needs pattern makers, material and a hand sample line. Requested in the last two weeks before the holiday, it almost always lands after, pushing the bulk order back a full cycle. Is air freight worth it to beat the holiday? For samples and urgent spares, yes. For a 1×40HQ of sofas, no — volume and weight make it uneconomic. Expedited production at 25 days is the cheaper lever, and it still has to fit the pre-holiday booking window. Cartons marked and wrapped ahead of the booking — the state you want to be in before the holiday. Send your target sailing date

Direct answer Put all three quotes on the same specification before you compare a single figure: same model and seat configuration, same cover grade, same motion and add-ons, same trade term and port, same packing, same minimum and lead time. A price is only comparable when the thing behind it is identical. That is why a PandaSofa quotation names the basis, the configuration, the terms, the packing, the minimum and the schedule on the document itself. 6 linesAlign before any price talk 1 termOne Incoterm across all three Why three quotes rarely describe the same sofa A visible difference in cover hides a larger one underneath. Two sofas can look alike in a photo and still differ in foam, frame and mechanism — which is where the cost sits. PandaSofa builds on a high-strength wooden or metal frame with S-type spring pockets, and fills with virgin foam at D28, D30 or D35. None of that shows in a product shot, and all of it changes what a factory has to spend. A 1+2+3 set in fabric — the unit most container quotes are built on. The six lines to align before you compare numbers LineWhat has to match Model and configurationSeats, console, cup holders, underlight CoverFabric or leather grade, colour count MotionManual or power, single or dual motor Term and portEXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, DDP or DDU; Ningbo or Shanghai PackingCarton spec, units per 40HQ per model Minimum and scheduleDefault 1×40HQ, one model, two colours; sampling 15–25 days, bulk 30–45, fastest 25 When two quotes are far apart, ask for the delta Do not ask for a new price — ask what sits inside the difference: motor type, foam grade, frame material, cover grade, carton spec, units per container. A supplier who can name the difference is quoting a specification. One who cannot is quoting a number. Same range, different cover and console — two lines that move a quote. One example Take a 1+2+3 set in two colours, FOB Ningbo. Quote A carries a console and cup holders; quote B does not. Quote C sits on a lower foam grade and packs more units per container. Aligned to the same configuration, packing and term, the three figures move much closer together — the gap was in the specification, not the factory. A leather cover instead of fabric changes a quote on its own. Related questions Should I compare FOB or landed cost? FOB for the like-for-like comparison, landed for budget approval. Landed adds freight, duty and clearance, which depend on your forwarder and destination. Get all three factories on the same Incoterm, then convert once with your own freight figures. Is the lowest quote a warning sign? Not on its own. If one figure sits clearly below the other two, look for what is absent: a thinner foam grade, a lower cover grade, fewer functions, or more units squeezed into the container. How many units should a 40HQ hold? It depends on the model and the packing, and carton design changes it again. We state units per 40HQ per model on the quotation rather than a generic figure, so your container maths uses the actual mix. In short: fix the specification, fix the term, then compare — and question any supplier who cannot explain the gap. Recliner sofa and lift chair ranges

Direct answer Both — and the basis is printed on the quotation. Container orders are quoted per set: one model in a fixed configuration such as 1+2+3. Mixed or reorder quantities are quoted per piece. The default minimum is 1×40HQ, one model and two colours — a recommendation, not a hard wall. Per setContainer orders Per pieceMixed ratios and reorders When a per-set quotation is the right unit A set is what a shopper sees on your floor: one recliner, one loveseat, one three-seater — same model, fabric and function level. Quoting per set keeps comparisons honest, because motor, console, cup holders and underlight sit inside one figure. Models 8363 and 8005 ship as standard 1+2+3 sets. A standard 1+2+3 set — the unit container orders are quoted in. When a per-piece quotation is the right unit Retailers reorder the piece that sells. If three-seaters move and loveseats sit, ask for a per-piece quote and build the container from the ratios you actually sell. It uses the same configuration as the set, so the pieces must reconcile with the set figure — if they do not, one quote is missing something. The same range split into single, loveseat and three-seater. What every PandaSofa quotation states Line on the quoteWhat it fixes BasisPer set or per piece, named ConfigurationManual or power motion, fabric, foam D28 / D30 / D35, frame, add-ons Terms and portEXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, DDP or DDU; Ningbo or Shanghai PackingCarton spec and units per 40HQ Minimum1×40HQ, one model, two colours Lead timeSampling 15–25 days; bulk 30–45, fastest 25 One example A Texas retailer orders a 1+2+3 set in two colours: quoted per set, FOB Ningbo, with carton spec and units per container. Six months later it needs three-seaters only — we re-quote that piece on the same configuration, so both documents compare line by line. Related questions Why is a per-piece figure sometimes higher per seat? Cost is not linear in seat count. A single recliner carries its own motor, mechanism and carton, while a three-seater spreads frame and fabric across three seats. Functions and packing move the number, so we quote a configuration, not seats. Do you quote landed cost? On request. We quote EXW through DDP and coordinate door-to-warehouse delivery for key accounts. Duty and clearance depend on destination and are confirmed with your forwarder. Showroom floor — the same models as singles and sets. In short: the basis is named, the configuration is fixed, and the terms are on the page. Recliner sofa and lift chair ranges

Direct answer Our minimum order is one 40HQ container, and it is quoted as one model in up to two colours. That is the default recommendation for a first order — it keeps the cutting, upholstery and loading runs efficient, so the unit price holds. 1 × 40HQMinimum order 1 model / 2 coloursDefault colour split Why the minimum is measured in containers Freight and loading Sea freight, packing and loading are all planned per container, so the order basis is a container rather than a number of sets. Fabric and frame runs Cutting and upholstery are set up per model and per colour. One model in two colours keeps the run clean and the cost stable. Same standard at any size Frame, foam D28 / D30 / D35 and 120–150 kg load rating do not change with order size — the minimum is about the container, not about quality. Repeat orders are simpler Once a model and colour are on file, the next container reuses the approved specification and moves faster. One model in up to two colours per container is the default first-order structure. How a first container is usually built 1Choose the model and up to two colours, and state the destination port. 2Confirm the specification; custom sampling takes 15–25 days after details are settled. 3Bulk production runs 30–45 days, fastest 25 days. Stock quick runs take 15 days, fastest 10. 4Inspection, then loading at Ningbo or Shanghai. ItemDefault Minimum order1 × 40HQ container Models per containerOne model Colours per modelUp to two Custom sampling15–25 days Bulk production30–45 days, fastest 25 Stock quick run15 days, fastest 10 Most retailers open with the best-selling model in two colours, then widen the range on the second container once sell-through is clear. Limits to plan for More than two colours on the same model needs to be confirmed with the production line before it is quoted. Shipping is separate: we confirm production, inspection and loading; the carrier's sailing schedule is not part of the order. Peak season moves the bulk window, so containers planned around a fixed retail date should be booked early. Options such as power recline and lighting are specified before the container is released. Related questions Can I mix several models in one container? The default is one model in up to two colours. If you need a mixed-model container, send the model list and quantities and we will confirm what the line can take for that programme. Does the minimum change for a custom model? It stays on the same container basis. A new ODM model adds engineering and testing time, and sampling alone takes 15–25 days after details are confirmed. How many sets fit in a 40HQ? It depends on the model and the combination. Your quotation states the load quantity for each configuration, and the order is counted in containers rather than sets. Repeat models from the current range are the fastest way to plan the second container. In short: minimum one 40HQ container, one model in up to two colours, sampling 15–25 days, bulk 30–45 days (fastest 25). Recliner sofa and lift chair ranges

Direct answer Yes — when your container slot or seasonal window is fixed, we can expedite production. Bulk production normally runs 30–45 days after order confirmation; the fastest bulk schedule is 25 days. Stock-programme quick runs take 15 days, or 10 days fastest. 30–45 / 25 daysBulk: standard / fastest 15 / 10 daysStock quick run / fastest What decides whether an order can be expedited Volume and model mix Bulk production is quoted at 30–45 days; larger runs and more models leave less room to compress. Season Schedules float with order volume and season, so peak months need to be booked early. New or repeat model A complex new ODM model needs extra engineering and testing time. Repeat models move fastest. Specification sign-off Sampling takes 15–25 days once details are confirmed; production opens after approval. Standard showroom models move fastest on quick-run programmes. How to lock the fastest possible date 1Send your target date, model list, quantity and colour split. 2We confirm which models qualify for the quick-run window. 3Sign off samples or drawings — 15–25 days on custom programmes. 4Production runs, then inspection and loading at Ningbo or Shanghai. ProgrammeTypicalFastest Custom sampling15–25 daysRuns first Bulk production30–45 days25 days Stock quick run15 days10 days Retailers with a fixed seasonal date put best-selling models on the quick-run line and plan the rest inside the bulk window. Limits to plan for Fastest windows need settled specifications — an open colour or mechanism choice holds release. Shipping is separate: we confirm production, inspection and loading; the carrier's sailing schedule is not. Smart features add engineering steps — plan them into the date. Related questions What do you need to confirm a rush schedule? A target date, the model list, quantities and colour split, destination port, and sample approval — production cannot start before the specification is settled. Can a new ODM model use the fastest schedule? No. Complex new ODM functions need extra engineering and testing time, and sampling alone takes 15–25 days after details are confirmed. Why does lead time change with season? Bulk production floats with order volume and season, so the same model can quote differently by month. Confirm early. Repeat models from the current range ship fastest. In short: bulk 30–45 days (fastest 25), stock quick runs 15 days (fastest 10), sampling 15–25 days. Recliner sofa and lift chair ranges

100% inspection before packing, covering mechanism cycles, foam density, stitching and packaging integrity.

Yes. Structure development, private labelling and packaging customisation are handled in-house, covered by our confidentiality process.

Lead time depends on model, materials and quantity — send us your requirements and we will confirm a production schedule within 24 hours.

Sampling takes 3–5 working days after drawing confirmation. Sample fees are refunded against your first bulk order.

MOQ starts from 1×40HQ, and multiple models can be combined in one container. Small trial orders are supported for new programmes.

Sample Content We recommend regular vacuuming, prompt cleaning of spills and using cleaners that match the specific fabric or leather type, following the care label instructions.Avoid harsh chemicals, direct heating and long-term exposure to strong sunlight. For power recliners and lift chairs, remind users not to overload the seat, to keep children away from moving parts and to unplug the chair during lightning storms or long trips. We can provide detailed care guides customized to your chosen materials.

Yes. We can share product photos, videos, specification sheets and other marketing materials to support your e-commerce listings, social media campaigns and store displays. For strategic partners, we can co-develop brand stories, lifestyle images and feature explanations so that your customers understand the value of smart recliners and lift chairs more easily.

We provide technical support, spare-part solutions and structured handling of any quality claims to protect your brand and end-customer experience.If a problem occurs, we will analyze photos and videos first, identify the cause and offer solutions such as replacement parts, repair guides or compensation based on the agreed policy. Our goal is to help you solve issues efficiently and maintain long-term cooperation.

We can ship from Ningbo and Shanghai ports under trade terms such as EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, DDP and DDU, depending on your needs. For key accounts we can also support door-to-warehouse service and help coordinate local delivery partners. Please share your receiving address and preferred shipping method (FCL, LCL or mixed containers) when asking for a quote.