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            "content": "Dear Portugal Textile team,\n\nMy name is *Veronic Sijstermans, *and I am developing *KINIKINI, *a new\npremium active beachwear brand inspired by the Algarve.\n\nI created KINIKINI because I could not find a bikini that truly stayed in\nplace while swimming, surfing, going down water slides or playing with my\ndaughter. I also found that many active swimwear brands offer limited\nsupport for women with a larger bust.\n\nI believe women should never have to choose between looking beautiful,\nfeeling supported and being free to move.\n\n*Our brand promise is simple:*\n*Swim. Surf. Slide.*\n*Made to Move. Designed to Flatter.*\n\nFor the first phase, I would love to work with Portugal Textile to develop\na small *mix & match* sample collection.\n\nI would like to start with three signature colours inspired by the Algarve,\nallowing customers to mix and match tops and bottoms to create their\nperfect bikini for every occasion:\n\n*Atlantic Sky *\u2013 inspired by the endless blue Atlantic Ocean and the clear\nskies above the Algarve.\n*Golden Coast *\u2013 inspired by the Algarve's golden beaches and limestone\ncliffs.\n*Polvo Purple* \u2013 inspired by Portugal's iconic octopus and its rich purple\ntones.\n\nThe Kids' line will initially launch in *Sunshine*, inspired by the\nAlgarve's endless sunshine.\n\nThe first sample collection consists of:\n*Wave Top *\u2013 a supportive, sports-inspired bikini top, including options\nfor women with a larger bust.\n*Beach Top *\u2013 a comfortable and flattering bralette top.\n\n*Tide Bottom *\u2013 a classic-coverage bikini bottom.\n*Slide Bottom *\u2013 a cheeky bikini bottom designed to stay securely in place,\ncatch a little extra sunshine on your cheeks, and never hold you back on\nthe slides.\n\n*Kids' Play Suit* \u2013 a one-piece swimsuit with UPF 50+ sun protection,\ndesigned for swimming, water slides and active beach days. Every Kids' Play\nSuit will be available with two bottom options: a Protective Bottom with\nlonger legs for extra coverage, and a Cheeky Bottom, designed for little\nadventurers who want to conquer every water slide with confidence. Both\noptions keep the upper body protected from the sun.\n\nI am particularly interested in a crinkle swim fabric. I love the\nappearance of Portuguese crinkle swimwear, but I am looking for a fabric\nand construction that also provides excellent support, durability and\nstability for active movement.\n\nFor the Kids' Play Suit, I would also appreciate your advice on the most\nsuitable UPF 50+ fabric that is soft, durable, quick-drying,\nchlorine-resistant and comfortable for children.\n\nI would love your support with:\nselecting the most suitable fabrics;\npattern development;\ncreating the first prototypes;\nfit and movement testing;\nrefining the samples until the fit, support and performance are exactly\nright.\n\nAt this stage, my goal is to develop and perfect the sample collection\nbefore moving into the first production run.\n\nCould you please let me know:\n-whether you can support this type of sample development project;\n-what information, sketches or reference products you need from me;\n-the estimated costs for pattern and sample development;\n-how many sample rounds are normally included;\nthe expected development timeline;\n-whether you can send textured and crinkle fabric swatches;\n-what your minimum order quantity (MOQ) is per style, colour and size for\nproduction.\n\nI would love to develop KINIKINI in Portugal and hope to build a long-term\npartnership with your team. I look forward to hearing how we can bring this\ncollection to life together.\n\nKind regards,\n\nVeronic Sijstermans\nFounder | KINIKINI\nSwim. Surf. Slide.\nMade to Move. Designed to Flatter.",
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            "content": "Hello Veronic,\n\nThank you for reaching out and sharing your exciting vision for KINIKINI. Your concept of creating a premium active beachwear brand inspired by the Algarve sounds truly inspiring, and we're thrilled at the possibility of collaborating with you.\n\nTo provide you with an accurate analysis for your project, I need the following details:\n\n1. **Tech Packs or Physical Samples**: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample for the designs you mentioned?\n2. **Quantities**: What is the total quantity you are considering for each style? Please specify if this is per style or the total for all styles.\n3. **Target Price**: What is your target production price per style?\n4. **Timeline**: What is your desired delivery date for the sample collection?\n\nRegarding your specific questions:\n- We can certainly support sample development projects, but I need the above details to proceed.\n- The cost of pattern and sample development depends on the complexity of each design, and we can provide a proper quotation once we have your Tech Pack or physical sample.\n- Typically, the development timeline is around 5 months, considering our high standards of Portuguese textile production.\n- We do not send fabric swatches at this stage, but once your project is approved, our technical team will guide you on the next steps.\n- Our minimum order quantity for swimwear is 200 units per style.\n\nOnce I have these details, I can better assess your project and guide you on the next steps. Looking forward to your response.\n\nWarm regards,",
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            "content": "Dear Matilde,\n\nThank you very much for your swift reply and for your interest in KINIKINI.\nPlease find my answers below.\n\n1. Tech Packs or Physical Samples\nAt this stage, I do not yet have Tech Packs or physical samples. KINIKINI\nis a new premium active beachwear brand, and I am looking for an\nexperienced Portuguese partner to help develop the collection from concept\nto production.\n\nThe first collection consists of:\nWomen's Mix & Match Collection\nWave Top\nCove Top\nTide Bottom\nSlide Bottom\n\nThe women's collection will launch in three signature colours inspired by\nthe Algarve:\nAtlantic Sky\nGolden Coast\nPolvo Purple\n\nKids' Collection\nKids' Play Suit\n\nThe Kids' line will initially launch in Sunshine, inspired by the Algarve's\nendless sunshine.\nCould you please let me know if Portugal Textile offers pattern making and\nTech Pack development services, or whether you recommend working with an\nexternal swimwear designer before production?\n\n2. Quantities\nAt this stage, I am planning my first production run based on your MOQ of\n200 units.\nCould you please clarify whether this means 200 units per style, 200 units\nper colour, or 200 units per style across all colours and sizes? This\ninformation will help me determine the quantities for the launch collection.\n\n3. Target Price\nKINIKINI is positioned as a premium active beachwear brand, where quality,\nfit and performance are my highest priorities.\nThe intended retail prices are:\nWomen's bikini top: \u20ac49\nWomen's bikini bottom: \u20ac39\nKids' Play Suit: \u20ac59\nThe women's collection will be offered as a mix & match concept, allowing\ncustomers to create their own combinations.\nTypical retail prices will be:\n1 top + 1 bottom: \u20ac79\n1 top + 2 bottoms: \u20ac119\nBased on these retail prices, I am aiming for approximate wholesale prices\nof:\n\u20ac25 per bikini top\n\u20ac20 per bikini bottom\n\u20ac30 per Kids' Play Suit\nCould you please advise whether these target prices are realistic based on\nthe quality and materials we are looking for, and what production costs you\nwould expect?\n\n4. Timeline\nMy goal is to have the sample collection completed as soon as possible so\nthat we can move towards launching KINIKINI for the 2027 summer season.\nBased on your estimated five-month development timeline, I would be happy\nto start the process as soon as possible.\nThank you again for your time. I look forward to hearing from you and hope\nthis will be the beginning of a long-term partnership.\n\nKind regards,\nVeronic Sijstermans\nFounder | KINIKINI\nSwim. Surf. Slide.\nMade to Move. Designed to Flatter.\n\n\n\nOp do 23 jul 2026, 14:53 schreef Matilde Azevedo :\n\n> Hello Veronic,\n>\n> Thank you for reaching out and sharing your exciting vision for KINIKINI.\n> Your concept of creating a premium active beachwear brand inspired by the\n> Algarve sounds truly inspiring, and we're thrilled at the possibility of\n> collaborating with you.\n>\n> To provide you with an accurate analysis for your project, I need the\n> following details:\n>\n> 1. *Tech Packs or Physical Samples*: Do you have a Tech Pack or a\n> Physical Sample for the designs you mentioned?\n> 2. *Quantities*: What is the total quantity you are considering for each\n> style? Please specify if this is per style or the total for all styles.\n> 3. *Target Price*: What is your target production price per style?\n> 4. *Timeline*: What is your desired delivery date for the sample\n> collection?\n>\n> Regarding your specific questions:\n> - We can certainly support sample development projects, but I need the\n> above details to proceed.\n> - The cost of pattern and sample development depends on the complexity of\n> each design, and we can provide a proper quotation once we have your Tech\n> Pack or physical sample.\n> - Typically, the development timeline is around 5 months, considering our\n> high standards of Portuguese textile production.\n> - We do not send fabric swatches at this stage, but once your project is\n> approved, our technical team will guide you on the next steps.\n> - Our minimum order quantity for swimwear is 200 units per style.\n>\n> Once I have these details, I can better assess your project and guide you\n> on the next steps. Looking forward to your response.\n>\n> Warm regards,\n>\n> Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n> Matilde Azevedo\n> Commercial Assistant\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\n> do Conde\n> [image: Absolutarget]  [image: Portugal\n> Textile]  [image: Portugal Shoes]\n> \n> [image: Novo Projeto]\n>",
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            "content": "Hello Veronic,\n\nThank you for your detailed response and for sharing more about KINIKINI. Your vision for a premium active beachwear brand is truly exciting.\n\nRegarding your questions:\n\n1. **Tech Pack Development**: Unfortunately, we do not offer Tech Pack development services. I recommend working with an external swimwear designer to create these before moving into production. Having a detailed Tech Pack will be essential for us to provide accurate quotations and ensure the quality you desire.\n\n2. **Quantities**: Our minimum order quantity is 200 units per style. This means you would need to produce at least 200 units for each style you wish to develop, regardless of color or size variations.\n\n3. **Target Price**: Thank you for providing your target wholesale prices. While I cannot confirm production costs at this stage, our technical team will be able to provide a more accurate assessment once they review your Tech Pack and the specific materials you wish to use.\n\n4. **Timeline**: Given your goal to launch for the 2027 summer season, starting the process now aligns well with our estimated five-month development timeline. This timeline ensures we maintain the high standards of Portuguese textile production.\n\nOnce you have your Tech Packs ready, please feel free to reach out again. We would be delighted to assist you in bringing KINIKINI to life.\n\nWarm regards,",
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