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            "content": "Thanx!! :-)V\u00e4nliga h\u00e4lsningar - skickat fr\u00e5n min mobil, LARS HENNIG073-626 76 358 maj 2026 kl. 15:33 skrev Matilde Azevedo <info@portugaltextile.com>:\ufeffHello Lars,\n\nThank you for your patience. Our technical team is currently reviewing your project, and they will reach out to you shortly with the next steps. Please rest assured that we are working diligently to ensure everything is in order.\n\nIf you have any further questions in the meantime, feel free to ask.\n\nKind regards.\n    \n        Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n        Matilde Azevedo\n        Commercial Assistant\n        \n            tel: +351 915 085 106\n            email: matilde@portugaltextile.com\n            address: Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde",
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            "content": "Hello Lars,\n\nThank you for your message. I appreciate your patience as our technical team reviews your project. They will be in touch with you shortly regarding the next steps.\n\nIf you have any further questions in the meantime, please feel free to ask.\n\nOnce I have these details, I can better assess your project and guide you on the next steps.",
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                "content": "Dear Portugal Textile Team, my name is Lars Hennig, representing Marin8, a new premium swimwear brand based in Sweden. We are curently looking for a manufacturing partner for a first small-scale production run of technical swim shorts. Our initial order volume will be relatively low (approximately 200-400 units), with the intention to scale up in future collections if the collaboration is successful.  Product descriptionWe are developing swim shorts designed to resemble casual denim short, but made from technical performance fabric.                              Key features\u00b7         Two colourwayso    Navy Blueo    Azzuri Blue\u00b7         Same designa for both versions\u00b7         Contrast stitchingo    Relativeley heavy seamso    Thread in the opposite blue colour\u00b7         Fabrico    Should resemble materials commonly used in hiking or outdoor pantso    Lightly stretched \u2013 maybe 3-5% of stretch materialo    Durable, lightweight, quick-dryingo    Matte finish preferred\u00b7         No inner lining\u00b7         Plastic zipper similar to those used in ski or outdoor garments\u00b7         Integrated belt with buckleo    Similar to the attached reference imageo    Adjustable webbing belt sewn into waistband\u00b7         No belt loops in the waist\u00b7         Intended for both swimming and everyday wear\u00b7         Back pockets like regular denim shorts in the style of e.g. Levis 511 with part of our logo (a wave form) stitched across the pocket \u00b7         Will initially only be provided in the following sizes \u2013 XL, L and M Information requestedWe would greatly appreciate your feedback on the following: \u00b7         Fabric redommendationso    Suitable materials for this type of producto    Difference in durability, comfort, drying time and costo    Availability of sustainable or recycled options\u00b7         Prototype Development \u2013 please quoteo    Cost to produce and deliver one prototypeo    Cost differences basec on different material optionso    Lead times for prototype production and shipping\u00b7         Production Pricing \u2013 please quote extimated unit pricing foro    50 unitso    100 unitso    500 unitso    1 000 units\u00b7         Production & Delivery Timeo    Estimated manufacturing time for each order sizeo    Typical lead time for future repeat orders\u00b7         Technical Requirementso    What format of technical documentation or patterns do you require?o    Do you need files from specific design software (e. g. CAD, Illustrator, etc\u2026)?o    Can you assist with pattern development if needed?\u00b7         Shippin & Export Costso    Shipping cost testimates to Swedeno    Any export-related costs beyond freight (documentation, duties, handling, etc\u2026)? We are looking for a long-term partner and would be happy to provide additional information if needed. Thank you in advance for your time. We look forward to your reply. Best regards, Lars HennigMarin8Lasse@stortL.se+46 73 626 76 35  ",
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                "content": "Hello Lars,\n\nThank you for contacting us and for the detailed introduction to your Marin8 swimwear project. The concept of technical swim shorts with a denim aesthetic is very interesting.\n\nTo provide you with an accurate analysis for your project, I need the following details:\n\n1.  **Designs**: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample of the shorts that you can send to us?\n2.  **Timeline**: What is your desired delivery date for the collection?\n3.  **Target Price**: What is your target production price for the shorts?\n\nOnce I have these details, I can better assess your project and guide you on the next steps.",
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                "content": "Hi Matilde!Thanks for your quick reply. I realized I missed to attach some files. At the moment I don\u2019t have an example to send you. But our goal is to create a swim short that shares the look of a pair of Levis 511 shorts. Pepe Jeans also has a really nice looking pair of shorts that could work as a guide. I\u2019m afraid I don\u2019t know what a \u201d Tech Pack\u201d is. It would be great if we could have a sample for evalutation as soon as possible. If we\u2019re satisfied then we want to start right away. 😊  Best regards, Lars Hennig073-626 76 35  Fr\u00e5n: Matilde Azevedo <info@portugaltextile.com>Datum: torsdag, 16 april 2026 14:01Till: lasse@stortl.se <lasse@stortl.se>\u00c4mne: Re: New Swimwear brand looking for manufacturing partnerHello Lars,Thank you for contacting us and for the detailed introduction to your Marin8 swimwear project. The concept of technical swim shorts with a denim aesthetic is very interesting.To provide you with an accurate analysis for your project, I need the following details:1. Designs: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample of the shorts that you can send to us?2. Timeline: What is your desired delivery date for the collection?3. Target Price: What is your target production price for the shorts?Once I have these details, I can better assess your project and guide you on the next steps.Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,Matilde AzevedoCommercial Assistanttel: +351 915 085 106email: matilde@portugaltextile.comaddress: Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (Design_Sketch_69e0d301f4063.jpg, Integreted_Belt_69e0d301f41ba.jpg). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$",
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                "content": "Hello Lars,\n\nThank you for sending the files. I have received them.\n\nTo complete the analysis, I just need two final pieces of information:\n\n1.  **Timeline**: Our standard production cycle is approximately 5 months, and we must also account for the annual factory holidays in August. This means the earliest feasible delivery date for your order would be October 2026. Please confirm if this date is acceptable for you.\n2.  **Target Price**: What is your target production price for the shorts?\n\nOnce I have these details, I can better assess your project.",
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                "content": "Hi Matilde!As we\u2019re a start up brand we will put a lot of trust in our manufacturing partner. Is this the fastest way \u2013 so be it. Is it also 5 months to produce one sample for evalutation? This is supposed to be a premium product and from the fact that I have provided \u2013 what do you think would be your production cost:For the first sample us to evaluate going furtherFirst order of 200-400 pairs.  Our aim is to build this relatively slow. Approx 500 ex year 12 \u2013 4 000 ex year 24 \u2013 8 000 ex year 3Etc\u2026 Best regards, Lars Hennig073-626 76 35  Fr\u00e5n: Matilde Azevedo <info@portugaltextile.com>Datum: torsdag, 16 april 2026 14:16Till: lasse@stortl.se <lasse@stortl.se>\u00c4mne: Re: Sv: New Swimwear brand looking for manufacturing partnerHello Lars,Thank you for sending the files. I have received them.To complete the analysis, I just need two final pieces of information:1. Timeline: Our standard production cycle is approximately 5 months, and we must also account for the annual factory holidays in August. This means the earliest feasible delivery date for your order would be October 2026. Please confirm if this date is acceptable for you.2. Target Price: What is your target production price for the shorts?Once I have these details, I can better assess your project.Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,Matilde AzevedoCommercial Assistanttel: +351 915 085 106email: matilde@portugaltextile.comaddress: Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde",
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                "content": "Hello Lars,\n\nThat's a fair question. The initial sampling phase itself takes about 6-8 weeks. The 5-month timeframe I mentioned covers the entire process from development to the final delivery of your production order, which is necessary to ensure the premium quality you expect.\n\nRegarding the price, our process requires your input first so our technical team can align their material sourcing and planning with your budget. To move forward, I just need one final detail:\n\n1.  **Target Price**: What is your target production price for the shorts?\n\nOnce I have this, I can forward your complete project for analysis.",
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                "content": "Initially I\u2019d be glad if we could have the first delivered and ready for shipping in Sweden for approx EUR 40 including taxes etc\u2026 Further down the road if we develop as planned the orders will grow bigger and hopefulle the production price then will come down somewhat. But I\u2019m really guessing here\u2026 I\u2019ve heard about the rule (?) from the department stores that if the customer pay 800 the production price is often around 200.  V\u00e4nliga h\u00e4lsningar, Lasse Hennig073-626 76 35  Fr\u00e5n: Matilde Azevedo <info@portugaltextile.com>Datum: torsdag, 16 april 2026 14:30Till: lasse@stortl.se <lasse@stortl.se>\u00c4mne: Re: Sv: Sv: New Swimwear brand looking for manufacturing partnerHello Lars,That's a fair question. The initial sampling phase itself takes about 6-8 weeks. The 5-month timeframe I mentioned covers the entire process from development to the final delivery of your production order, which is necessary to ensure the premium quality you expect.Regarding the price, our process requires your input first so our technical team can align their material sourcing and planning with your budget. To move forward, I just need one final detail:1. Target Price: What is your target production price for the shorts?Once I have this, I can forward your complete project for analysis.Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,Matilde AzevedoCommercial Assistanttel: +351 915 085 106email: matilde@portugaltextile.comaddress: Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde",
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                "content": "Thank you for the details. Before I forward your project to our technical team for a formal quote, I need to confirm you agree with our standard financial and operational terms:\n\n*   **Development Fees**: Costs depend on style (includes prototyping, sourcing, patterns, QC).\n*   **Prints and embroideries**: Please note that there is an additional initial cost for setting up local and digital prints, all-overs and embroideries.\n*   **Sample Cost**: Charged at 2x (DOUBLE) the production price (e.g., if production is \u20ac20, sample is \u20ac40).\n*   **Payment Terms**: 50% Advance \/ 50% Before Shipping (for both development and production).\n*   **Shipping**: Ex-Works (Client manages\/pays shipping & insurance).\n*   **Adjustments**: Can only be made after placing final order.\n\nDo you agree to proceed under these terms?",
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                "content": "Thanks!I do agree to proceed.  V\u00e4nliga h\u00e4lsningar, Lasse Hennig073-626 76 35  Fr\u00e5n: Matilde Azevedo <info@portugaltextile.com>Datum: torsdag, 16 april 2026 15:01Till: lasse@stortl.se <lasse@stortl.se>\u00c4mne: Re: Sv: Sv: Sv: New Swimwear brand looking for manufacturing partnerThank you for the details. Before I forward your project to our technical team for a formal quote, I need to confirm you agree with our standard financial and operational terms:Development Fees: Costs depend on style (includes prototyping, sourcing, patterns, QC).Prints and embroideries: Please note that there is an additional initial cost for setting up local and digital prints, all-overs and embroideries.Sample Cost: Charged at 2x (DOUBLE) the production price (e.g., if production is \u20ac20, sample is \u20ac40).Payment Terms: 50% Advance \/ 50% Before Shipping (for both development and production).Shipping: Ex-Works (Client manages\/pays shipping & insurance).Adjustments: Can only be made after placing final order.Do you agree to proceed under these terms?Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,Matilde AzevedoCommercial Assistanttel: +351 915 085 106email: matilde@portugaltextile.comaddress: Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde",
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                "content": "Perfect! I have added your project to our system. Our technical team will review your request and we will contact you shortly via email with the next steps. Thank you for choosing Portugal Textile.",
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                "content": "Thanks!! V\u00e4nliga h\u00e4lsningar, Lasse Hennig073-626 76 35  Fr\u00e5n: Matilde Azevedo <info@portugaltextile.com>Datum: torsdag, 16 april 2026 15:04Till: lasse@stortl.se <lasse@stortl.se>\u00c4mne: Re: Sv: Sv: Sv: Sv: New Swimwear brand looking for manufacturing partnerPerfect! I have added your project to our system. Our technical team will review your request and we will contact you shortly via email with the next steps. Thank you for choosing Portugal Textile.Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,Matilde AzevedoCommercial Assistanttel: +351 915 085 106email: matilde@portugaltextile.comaddress: Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde",
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                "content": "You're very welcome, Lars. Have a great day",
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                "content": "Hi Matilde!I haven\u2019t yet heard anything from your technical team. Maybe it is still too early or?Kind regards - skickat fr\u00e5n min mobil, LARS HENNIG073-626 76 3516 apr. 2026 kl. 15:04 skrev Matilde Azevedo <info@portugaltextile.com>:\ufeffPerfect! I have added your project to our system. Our technical team will review your request and we will contact you shortly via email with the next steps. Thank you for choosing Portugal Textile.\n    \n        Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n        Matilde Azevedo\n        Commercial Assistant\n        \n            tel: +351 915 085 106\n            email: matilde@portugaltextile.com\n            address: Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde",
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                "content": "Hello Lars,\n\nThank you for your patience. Our technical team is currently reviewing your project, and they will reach out to you shortly with the next steps. Please rest assured that we are working diligently to ensure everything is in order.\n\nIf you have any further questions in the meantime, feel free to ask.\n\nKind regards.",
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