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            "content": "Hi,\n\nMy name is Sukey and I=E2=80=99m currently developing Wilde Wear, a new UK\nchildren=E2=80=99s adventure swimwear brand.\n\nI=E2=80=99ve attached the tech pack for our first product =E2=80=93 a fitte=\nd children=E2=80=99s\nadventure swim short =E2=80=93 and I=E2=80=99m currently looking for the ri=\nght\nmanufacturing partner to help us develop the product through sampling and\ninto production.\n\nWilde Wear is intended to sit somewhere between traditional swimwear and\nadventure\/performance wear. The shorts are designed for children who might\nspend the day swimming, surfing, paddleboarding, exploring rock pools,\nrunning around the beach, wearing them underneath a wetsuit or simply\nplaying outdoors.\n\nBecause of this, durability, comfort, stretch recovery and quick drying are\nparticularly important to us. We want the product to feel premium while\nalso being genuinely hard-wearing and practical for active children.\n\nI have developed the attached tech pack as the starting point, but I=E2=80=\n=99m very\nopen to your technical expertise. I would really value your feedback on the\ndesign rather than simply asking you to manufacture exactly what is\ncurrently specified.\n\nIn particular, I=E2=80=99d be interested to hear whether you would recommen=\nd any\nchanges to the:\n\n   - Fabric composition, weight or stretch\n   - Pattern or overall fit\n   - Waistband construction and elastic\n   - Seam and stitch construction\n   - Hem\/leg panel construction\n   - Durability and stretch recovery\n   - Drying performance\n   - Comfort when worn underneath a wetsuit\n   - Branding application\n   - Overall construction to make the product easier or more cost-effective\n   to manufacture without compromising quality\n\nSustainability is also important to the brand. I would ideally like to use\na high-quality recycled performance fabric, such as recycled\npolyamide\/nylon or recycled polyester, and would be very interested to see\nany suitable fabrics you already source or hold in stock.\n\nThe fabric needs to perform well with repeated exposure to salt water, sun\nand general outdoor use, while retaining its shape and remaining\ncomfortable against the skin.\n\nAt this stage, my priority is to develop and order the first physical\nsample as soon as possible. Once we are happy with the fit, fabric and\nconstruction, the intention is to move into an initial production order and\nbuild a longer-term relationship with the right manufacturer as Wilde Wear\ngrows.\n\nCould you please provide some information on:\n\n   1. Cost to develop and produce the first sample from the attached tech\n   pack\n   2. Approximate sample lead time\n   3. Any changes you would recommend to the tech pack before sampling\n   4. Suitable recycled performance fabrics you can source or recommend\n   5. Your minimum order quantities for a fully custom design\n   6. Indicative unit pricing at 100, 300, 500 and 1,000 pieces, where\n   possible\n   7. Whether quantities can be split across sizes and colourways\n   8. Pattern development and grading costs\n   9. Custom branding\/label options\n   10. Approximate production lead time following final sample approval\n\nThe initial product is children's swim shorts, but the longer-term vision\nfor Wilde Wear is to develop a wider range of children's adventure swimwear\nand clothing, so I am particularly interested in finding a manufacturer who\ncan grow with the brand.\n\nI would also be very happy to arrange a video call to discuss the tech\npack, construction and fabric options with your development team.\n\nIf you think there are elements of the current design that could be\nimproved, please do say. I=E2=80=99m keen to use your manufacturing and tec=\nhnical\nexperience to make the best possible product before committing to\nproduction.\n\nI=E2=80=99m ready to proceed with sampling as soon as I find the right\nmanufacturing partner.\n\nMany thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.\n\nBest wishes,\n\nSukey Holder\nFounder\nWilde Wear\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (Wilde_Wear_Swim_Shorts_Tech_Pack_v1_6aa11729ed76a.docx). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Sukey,\n\nThank you for reaching out and providing the Tech Pack for Wilde Wear's children's adventure swim shorts. It's great to hear about your brand's vision and focus on durability, comfort, and sustainability.\n\nTo proceed with your project, I need to gather some additional details:\n\n1. **Quantities:** What is the total quantity you intend to produce per style and per colour?\n2. **Target Price:** What is your maximum target production price per style?\n3. **Desired Delivery Date:** What is your desired delivery date for the initial production order?\n\nRegarding your specific questions:\n\n- **Sample Cost & Lead Time:** The cost of developing and producing the first sample depends on the specific product and complexity of the design. The exact sample cost can only be confirmed after our team evaluates the Tech Pack. Typically, the sample lead time is around 6\u20138 weeks.\n- **Fabric Recommendations:** We hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, which guarantees our commitment to environmentally and socially responsible production. We can discuss suitable recycled performance fabrics once we have more details.\n- **Minimum Order Quantities:** For swimwear, our minimum order quantity is 200 units per style.\n- **Production Lead Time:** After final sample approval, production typically takes 10\u201314 weeks.\n\nPlease provide the missing details so we can move forward with evaluating your project. Once we have all the necessary information, our technical team will review your request and provide further guidance.\n\nThank you for considering us as your manufacturing partner. I look forward to your response.\n\nBest regards,",
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            "content": "Hi,\n\nThank you for getting back to me and for taking the time to review the\nWilde Wear project.\n\nI\u2019m very happy to provide some more information:\n\n*Quantities:*\nFor the initial production run, I am currently considering\napproximately *200\u2013300\nunits per style*, depending on final pricing and how the units can be split\nacross sizes and colourways. Initially, I am looking at one core shorts\nstyle, potentially across 4* colourways\/prints*. I am also looking to\nproduce a top for girls which I will look into once I have finalised\nmaterial.\n\nIt would be helpful to understand whether your 200-unit MOQ is *per style\nin total*, with the quantity able to be divided between different\ncolours\/prints and sizes, or whether the MOQ applies to each individual\ncolourway.\n\n*Target production price:*\nMy current target would ideally be in the region of *\u00a36\u2013\u00a38 per unit*,\ndepending on the fabric, construction, printing method, quantities and\nfinishing. However, at this stage I am also very interested in your\nrecommendations. The priority is to produce a genuinely high-quality,\ndurable product rather than compromise the specification simply to meet a\nparticular price point.\n\n*Desired delivery date:*\nI would ideally like to have the first production order ready for *Spring\n2027*, with a view to launching ahead of the main UK\/European spring and\nsummer season. I am keen to begin sampling as soon as possible so that\nthere is sufficient time to test the shorts properly and make any necessary\nadjustments before committing to bulk production.\n\nThe shorts are intended to sit somewhere between traditional children's\nswimwear and active\/adventure wear. They need to work well for swimming and\nunder wetsuits, but also for activities such as paddleboarding, surfing,\nrock pooling, kayaking and general outdoor play. Quick drying, durability,\nstretch, comfort and resistance to salt water and UV exposure are therefore\nparticularly important.\n\nSustainability is also a key part of the Wilde Wear concept, so I would be\nvery interested to hear what *recycled performance fabrics* you would\nrecommend for this application and what certifications are available for\nthose fabrics.\n\nIf possible, I would also appreciate some information on:\n\n   - How your MOQ works across sizes and colourways\n   - Indicative sample\/development costs once you have reviewed the Tech\n   Pack\n   - Whether you can source and\/or print custom recycled fabrics\n   - Any changes your technical team would recommend to the Tech Pack or\n   construction\n   - Your usual payment terms for sampling and bulk production\n\nI have an existing pair of shorts whose fit and construction have helped\ninform the design, and I would also be happy to send these to you as a\nphysical reference if this would be useful for your development team.\n\nI\u2019m keen to move onto the sampling stage as soon as possible and would be\nvery happy to arrange a call once your technical team has reviewed the\nproject.\n\nBest regards,\n\nSukey\nWilde Wear\n\nOn Wed, Sep 9, 2026 at 9:22\u202fAM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Sukey,\n>\n> Thank you for reaching out and providing the Tech Pack for Wilde Wear's\n> children's adventure swim shorts. It's great to hear about your brand's\n> vision and focus on durability, comfort, and sustainability.\n>\n> To proceed with your project, I need to gather some additional details:\n>\n> 1. *Quantities:* What is the total quantity you intend to produce per\n> style and per colour?\n> 2. *Target Price:* What is your maximum target production price per style?\n> 3. *Desired Delivery Date:* What is your desired delivery date for the\n> initial production order?\n>\n> Regarding your specific questions:\n>\n> - *Sample Cost & Lead Time:* The cost of developing and producing the\n> first sample depends on the specific product and complexity of the design.\n> The exact sample cost can only be confirmed after our team evaluates the\n> Tech Pack. Typically, the sample lead time is around 6\u20138 weeks.\n> - *Fabric Recommendations:* We hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile\n> Standard) certification, which guarantees our commitment to environmentally\n> and socially responsible production. We can discuss suitable recycled\n> performance fabrics once we have more details.\n> - *Minimum Order Quantities:* For swimwear, our minimum order quantity is\n> 200 units per style.\n> - *Production Lead Time:* After final sample approval, production\n> typically takes 10\u201314 weeks.\n>\n> Please provide the missing details so we can move forward with evaluating\n> your project. Once we have all the necessary information, our technical\n> team will review your request and provide further guidance.\n>\n> Thank you for considering us as your manufacturing partner. I look forward\n> to your response.\n>\n> Best regards,\n>\n> Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n> [image: Matilde Azevedo]\n> Matilde Azevedo\n> Commercial Assistant\n> +351 915 085 106 \n> info@portugaltextile.com\n> www.portugaltextile.com \n> [image: Facebook]  [image:\n> Instagram]  [image: LinkedIn]\n> \n> [image: GOTS Certified] \n>\n> Portugal Textile - Absolutarget Group\n> Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n> [image: Absolutarget Group]  [image:\n> Portugal Textile]  [image: Portugal\n> Shoes]  [image: Top SME Award]\n>  [image:\n> Export Award]\n> \n>\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (www.portugaltextile.com). Use these for the Brand Website question. Do NOT assume they are Tech Packs unless explicitly stated by the user.$$",
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            "content": "<DEBUG>\nProduct: Children's Swim Shorts\nTarget: \u00a38\nReference: \u20ac27\nCutOff: \u20ac13.5\nMath: Is Target <= CutOff? Yes\nRule: Rule C\nWarning: I must NEVER reveal the Reference price, CutOff price, or explain the math in the email body.\n<\/DEBUG>\n\nHello Sukey,\n\nThank you for providing the additional details about your project. Unfortunately, based on the target production price indicated (\u00a36\u2013\u00a38 per unit), the project would not be viable for us. We wish you the very best of luck with your project.\n\nBest regards,",
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            "content": "Hello Matilde,\n\nThank you for the quick and straight answer - I would much rather know now\nthan after three\nweeks of exchanges.\n\nI should be honest about that figure. The \u00a36-8 was a working assumption I\nhad reverse-\nengineered from a retail price, not a researched number, and your reply\ntells me it was well\noff for Portugal. That is useful information in itself.\n\nTwo things I would be grateful for, neither of which commits you to\nanything:\n\n1. For a garment of this type - a single-layer, close-fit children's swim\nshort in recycled\n   poly\/elastane, no lining, at around 250 to 300 units - what would a\nrealistic ex-works\n   range be in Portugal? Even a rough band would help me calibrate. I would\nrather build the\n   business around the real number than keep approaching factories with the\nwrong one.\n\n2. Your earlier email mentioned an MOQ of 200 units per style. I never\nfound out whether that\n   is 200 in total for the style, divisible across colours and sizes, or\n200 per colourway.\n   It would help me understand where Portugal sits for a future range.\n\nAnd if a manufacturer comes to mind who works at this scale in performance\nknits - in Portugal\nor elsewhere - I would be genuinely grateful for a pointer. We are finding\nthem hard to\nidentify from the outside.\n\nThank you again for your time, and for being direct about it.\n\nBest regards,\nSukey Fenwick\nFounder, Wilde Days\n\nOn Wed, Sep 9, 2026 at 9:58\u202fAM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Sukey,\n>\n> Thank you for providing the additional details about your project.\n> Unfortunately, based on the target production price indicated (\u00a36\u2013\u00a38 per\n> unit), the project would not be viable for us. We wish you the very best of\n> luck with your project.\n>\n> Best regards,\n>\n> Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n> [image: Matilde Azevedo]\n> Matilde Azevedo\n> Commercial Assistant\n> +351 915 085 106 \n> info@portugaltextile.com\n> www.portugaltextile.com \n> [image: Facebook]  [image:\n> Instagram]  [image: LinkedIn]\n> \n> [image: GOTS Certified] \n>\n> Portugal Textile - Absolutarget Group\n> Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n> [image: Absolutarget Group]  [image:\n> Portugal Textile]  [image: Portugal\n> Shoes]  [image: Top SME Award]\n>  [image:\n> Export Award]\n> \n>\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (www.portugaltextile.com). Use these for the Brand Website question. Do NOT assume they are Tech Packs unless explicitly stated by the user.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Sukey,\n\nThank you for understanding and for your openness regarding the target price. I appreciate your approach to aligning your business model with realistic production costs.\n\n1. Regarding a realistic ex-works price range for a garment like the children's swim shorts you described, I cannot provide a specific range at this stage. Accurate pricing depends on various factors, including technical specifications, materials, construction, and final quantities. Our technical team would need to evaluate these details to provide a precise quotation.\n\n2. As for the MOQ, our minimum order quantity for swimwear is 200 units per style. This quantity can be divided across different sizes and colourways, provided the total meets the minimum requirement.\n\nUnfortunately, I cannot recommend other manufacturers, but I wish you success in finding the right partner for your brand.\n\nThank you again for considering us, and I hope this information helps you in your planning.\n\nBest regards,",
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            "content": "Hello Matilde,\n\nThank you for the quick and straight answer - I would much rather know now\nthan after three\nweeks of exchanges.\n\nI should be honest about that figure. The \u00a36-8 was a working assumption I\nhad reverse-\nengineered from a retail price, not a researched number, and your reply\ntells me it was well\noff for Portugal. That is useful information in itself.\n\nTwo things I would be grateful for, neither of which commits you to\nanything:\n\n1. For a garment of this type - a single-layer, close-fit children's swim\nshort in recycled\n   poly\/elastane, no lining, at around 250 to 300 units - what would a\nrealistic ex-works\n   range be in Portugal? Even a rough band would help me calibrate. I would\nrather build the\n   business around the real number than keep approaching factories with the\nwrong one.\n\n2. Your earlier email mentioned an MOQ of 200 units per style. I never\nfound out whether that\n   is 200 in total for the style, divisible across colours and sizes, or\n200 per colourway.\n   It would help me understand where Portugal sits for a future range.\n\nAnd if a manufacturer comes to mind who works at this scale in performance\nknits - in Portugal\nor elsewhere - I would be genuinely grateful for a pointer. We are finding\nthem hard to\nidentify from the outside.\n\nThank you again for your time, and for being direct about it.\n\nBest regards,\nSukey Fenwick\nFounder, Wilde Days\n\nOn Wed, Sep 9, 2026 at 9:58\u202fAM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Sukey,\n>\n> Thank you for providing the additional details about your project.\n> Unfortunately, based on the target production price indicated (\u00a36\u2013\u00a38 per\n> unit), the project would not be viable for us. We wish you the very best of\n> luck with your project.\n>\n> Best regards,\n>\n> Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n> [image: Matilde Azevedo]\n> Matilde Azevedo\n> Commercial Assistant\n> +351 915 085 106 \n> info@portugaltextile.com\n> www.portugaltextile.com \n> [image: Facebook]  [image:\n> Instagram]  [image: LinkedIn]\n> \n> [image: GOTS Certified] \n>\n> Portugal Textile - Absolutarget Group\n> Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n> [image: Absolutarget Group]  [image:\n> Portugal Textile]  [image: Portugal\n> Shoes]  [image: Top SME Award]\n>  [image:\n> Export Award]\n> \n>\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (www.portugaltextile.com). Use these for the Brand Website question. Do NOT assume they are Tech Packs unless explicitly stated by the user.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Sukey,\n\nThank you for your understanding and for sharing your insights. I appreciate your approach to aligning your business model with realistic production costs.\n\n1. Unfortunately, I cannot provide a specific price range for the children's swim shorts at this stage. Accurate pricing depends on various factors, including technical specifications, materials, construction, and final quantities. Our technical team would need to evaluate these details to provide a precise quotation.\n\n2. Regarding the MOQ, our minimum order quantity for swimwear is 200 units per style. This quantity can be divided across different sizes and colourways, provided the total meets the minimum requirement.\n\nI wish you success in finding the right manufacturing partner for your brand. If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, feel free to reach out.\n\nBest regards,",
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            "content": "Hello Matilde,\n\nThank you for the quick and straight answer - I would much rather know now\nthan after three\nweeks of exchanges.\n\nI should be honest about that figure. The =C2=A36-8 was a working assumptio=\nn I\nhad reverse-\nengineered from a retail price, not a researched number, and your reply\ntells me it was well\noff for Portugal. That is useful information in itself.\n\nTwo things I would be grateful for, neither of which commits you to\nanything:\n\n1. For a garment of this type - a single-layer, close-fit children's swim\nshort in recycled\n   poly\/elastane, no lining, at around 250 to 300 units - what would a\nrealistic ex-works\n   range be in Portugal? Even a rough band would help me calibrate. I would\nrather build the\n   business around the real number than keep approaching factories with the\nwrong one.\n\n2. Your earlier email mentioned an MOQ of 200 units per style. I never\nfound out whether that\n   is 200 in total for the style, divisible across colours and sizes, or\n200 per colourway.\n   It would help me understand where Portugal sits for a future range.\n\nAnd if a manufacturer comes to mind who works at this scale in performance\nknits - in Portugal\nor elsewhere - I would be genuinely grateful for a pointer. We are finding\nthem hard to\nidentify from the outside.\n\nThank you again for your time, and for being direct about it.\n\nBest regards,\nSukey Fenwick\nFounder, Wilde Days\n\n\nOn Mon, 14 Sep 2026 at 14:11, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Sukey,\n>\n> Thank you for your understanding and for sharing your insights. I\n> appreciate your approach to aligning your business model with realistic\n> production costs.\n>\n> 1. Unfortunately, I cannot provide a specific price range for the\n> children's swim shorts at this stage. Accurate pricing depends on various\n> factors, including technical specifications, materials, construction, and\n> final quantities. Our technical team would need to evaluate these details\n> to provide a precise quotation.\n>\n> 2. Regarding the MOQ, our minimum order quantity for swimwear is 200 unit=\ns\n> per style. This quantity can be divided across different sizes and\n> colourways, provided the total meets the minimum requirement.\n>\n> I wish you success in finding the right manufacturing partner for your\n> brand. If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future=\n,\n> feel free to reach out.\n>\n> Best regards,\n>\n> Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n> [image: Matilde Azevedo]\n> Matilde Azevedo\n> Commercial Assistant\n> +351 915 085 106 \n> info@portugaltextile.com\n> www.portugaltextile.com \n> [image: Facebook]  [image:\n> Instagram]  [image: LinkedIn]\n> \n> [image: GOTS Certified] \n>\n> Portugal Textile - Absolutarget Group\n> Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n> [image: Absolutarget Group]  [image:\n> Portugal Textile]  [image: Portugal\n> Shoes]  [image: Top SME Award]\n>  [image:\n> Export Award]\n> \n>\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (wilde-days-technical-flat-v2_6aa7fe95ec51e.png, Wilde_Days_Tech_Pack_v3_6aa7fe96065a1.docx). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (www.portugaltextile.com). Use these for the Brand Website question. Do NOT assume they are Tech Packs unless explicitly stated by the user.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Sukey,\n\nThank you for your understanding and for your continued interest.\n\n1. Regarding a realistic ex-works price range for the children's swim shorts, I cannot provide a specific range at this stage. Accurate pricing depends on various factors, including technical specifications, materials, construction, and final quantities. Our technical team would need to evaluate these details to provide a precise quotation.\n\n2. As for the MOQ, our minimum order quantity for swimwear is 200 units per style. This quantity can be divided across different sizes and colourways, provided the total meets the minimum requirement.\n\nUnfortunately, I cannot recommend other manufacturers, but I wish you success in finding the right partner for your brand.\n\nThank you again for considering us, and I hope this information helps you in your planning.\n\nBest regards,",
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