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            "content": "Greetings!\n\nI am preparing the launch of a new apparel brand aimed primarily at the US\nand UK markets. We are currently looking for a reliable long-term\nmanufacturing partner for premium printed hoodies.\n\nFor the first stage, we would prefer to customise suitable existing hoodie\nblanks, if available, rather than develop completely new garments from\nscratch.\n\nThe key requirements are:\n\n   -\n\n   Two genuinely separate fits: a relaxed heavyweight men\u2019s hoodie and a\n   feminine, shaped, hip-length women\u2019s hoodie \u2014 not one unisex fit\n   -\n\n   Approximately 320\u2013380 GSM, soft and durable, with a high-cotton or 100%\n   cotton face suitable for detailed printing\n   -\n\n   Men\u2019s and women\u2019s sizes extending to XXL\n   -\n\n   Flexible size distribution with a relatively high proportion of XL and\n   XXL\n   -\n\n   Stock colours preferred for the pilot, especially black,\n   natural\/off-white, burgundy and light blue\n   -\n\n   A small one- or two-colour front logo and a large detailed one- or\n   two-colour back illustration\n   -\n\n   Durable screen printing for scaled production, with DTG or DTF pricing\n   for a small pilot if more economical\n   -\n\n   Custom neck\/size\/care labels, with optional hangtags and individual\n   packaging\n\nOur preferred pilot would be approximately 30\u201350 garments in total across\nthe two separate fits. If this is below your minimum, please state your MOQ\nclearly for each fit, style and colour.\n\nCould you please provide:\n\n   1.\n\n   Your minimum order quantity and whether sizes can be freely mixed\n   2.\n\n   Indicative unit prices at 30\u201350 total pieces and at 50, 100, 300 and 500\n   pieces per style\n   3.\n\n   Any surcharge for XL or XXL\n   4.\n\n   Sample price, sample lead time and shipping cost to Finland\n   5.\n\n   Production lead time after sample approval\n   6.\n\n   Separate garment, printing, labels, packaging and shipping costs\n   7.\n\n   EXW\/FOB pricing and an estimated DDP price\n   8.\n\n   Shipping options to fulfilment centres in both the United States and the\n   United Kingdom\n   9.\n\n   Whether you offer warehousing, Shopify-connected pick-and-pack,\n   direct-to-consumer shipping or return handling\n   10.\n\n   Your current fabric and social-compliance certifications\n\nWe have finished visual concepts and can provide selected reference images\nand production-ready vector artwork after confirming that the quantities\nand approximate price level are suitable.\n\nThank you. I look forward to hearing whether this project would be a good\nfit for your production.\n\nBest regards,\n\nJaakko Pernu\nFinland",
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            "content": "Hello Jaakko,\n\nThank you for reaching out and providing detailed information about your new apparel brand. I appreciate your interest in partnering with us for your premium printed hoodies.\n\nTo address your key points:\n\n1. **Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ):** Our minimum order quantity for hoodies is strictly 200 units per style. Unfortunately, the pilot quantity of 30\u201350 garments is below our MOQ. If you are interested in producing at least 200 units per style, please let me know.\n\n2. **Indicative Unit Prices:** We do not provide price estimates at this stage. Accurate pricing can only be given after our technical team analyzes your Tech Pack or physical sample and confirms the final quantities. However, I do need your target production price per style to proceed.\n\n3. **Surcharge for XL or XXL:** This detail will be confirmed by our technical team once we have your complete project details.\n\n4. **Sample Price and Lead Time:** The cost of a sample depends entirely on the complexity of each specific design. We need to evaluate your Tech Pack or physical sample to provide a proper sample quotation. Our sample lead time is typically 6-8 weeks.\n\n5. **Production Lead Time:** After sample approval, production takes approximately 10-14 weeks.\n\n6. **Separate Costs:** Detailed cost breakdowns will be provided after our technical team reviews your project.\n\n7. **EXW\/FOB\/DDP Pricing:** We operate on an Ex-Works (EXW) basis. DDP pricing can be discussed once we have more details.\n\n8. **Shipping Options:** Shipping arrangements are managed by the client, but we can discuss options once your project is approved.\n\n9. **Additional Services:** We do not offer warehousing, Shopify-connected pick-and-pack, direct-to-consumer shipping, or return handling.\n\n10. **Certifications:** We hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, ensuring environmentally and socially responsible production.\n\nTo proceed, I need to confirm if you are willing to meet our MOQ of 200 units per style. Additionally, please provide your target production price per style. Once we have this information, we can move forward with your project.\n\nThank you, and I look forward to your response.\n\nBest regards.",
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            "content": "Hello Matilde,\n\nThank you for the clear and detailed reply.\n\nFor our initial market-validation pilot, we cannot commit to 200 units per\nstyle. However, we may be interested in working with Portugal Textile for a\nscaled production run if the pilot demonstrates sufficient demand.\n\nBefore providing a Tech Pack, could you please clarify the following:\n\n   1.\n\n   Does the MOQ of 200 units per style mean 200 men's hoodies and 200\n   women's hoodies, for a total minimum order of 400 units?\n   2.\n\n   Within the 200 units for each fit, can we mix sizes, garment colours and\n   print artworks? If not, what is the minimum quantity per colour and artwork?\n   3.\n\n   Our target finished EXW unit price would be approximately \u20ac12\u201314, with\n   \u20ac15 as the absolute ceiling, including:\n   -\n\n      320\u2013380 gsm fabric\n      -\n\n      separate men's and women's fits\n      -\n\n      a small one-colour front print\n      -\n\n      a larger one- or two-colour back screen print\n      -\n\n      private neck and care labels\n      -\n\n      individual packaging\n\nIs this target realistically achievable at 200 units per style?\n\n   4.\n\n   Could you also provide the GOTS certificate number and confirm whether\n   the certification covers the finished garment and production process?\n\nIf the target price and MOQ structure are compatible, we would be happy to\nkeep Portugal Textile shortlisted for the scaled production phase.\n\nBest regards,\n\nJaakko\n\nto 13.8.2026 klo 23.43 Matilde Azevedo (info@portugaltextile.com) kirjoitti:\n\n> Hello Jaakko,\n>\n> Thank you for reaching out and providing detailed information about your\n> new apparel brand. I appreciate your interest in partnering with us for\n> your premium printed hoodies.\n>\n> To address your key points:\n>\n> 1. *Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ):* Our minimum order quantity for hoodies\n> is strictly 200 units per style. Unfortunately, the pilot quantity of 30\u201350\n> garments is below our MOQ. If you are interested in producing at least 200\n> units per style, please let me know.\n>\n> 2. *Indicative Unit Prices:* We do not provide price estimates at this\n> stage. Accurate pricing can only be given after our technical team analyzes\n> your Tech Pack or physical sample and confirms the final quantities.\n> However, I do need your target production price per style to proceed.\n>\n> 3. *Surcharge for XL or XXL:* This detail will be confirmed by our\n> technical team once we have your complete project details.\n>\n> 4. *Sample Price and Lead Time:* The cost of a sample depends entirely on\n> the complexity of each specific design. We need to evaluate your Tech Pack\n> or physical sample to provide a proper sample quotation. Our sample lead\n> time is typically 6-8 weeks.\n>\n> 5. *Production Lead Time:* After sample approval, production takes\n> approximately 10-14 weeks.\n>\n> 6. *Separate Costs:* Detailed cost breakdowns will be provided after our\n> technical team reviews your project.\n>\n> 7. *EXW\/FOB\/DDP Pricing:* We operate on an Ex-Works (EXW) basis. DDP\n> pricing can be discussed once we have more details.\n>\n> 8. *Shipping Options:* Shipping arrangements are managed by the client,\n> but we can discuss options once your project is approved.\n>\n> 9. *Additional Services:* We do not offer warehousing, Shopify-connected\n> pick-and-pack, direct-to-consumer shipping, or return handling.\n>\n> 10. *Certifications:* We hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)\n> certification, ensuring environmentally and socially responsible production.\n>\n> To proceed, I need to confirm if you are willing to meet our MOQ of 200\n> units per style. Additionally, please provide your target production price\n> per style. Once we have this information, we can move forward with your\n> project.\n>\n> Thank you, and I look forward to your response.\n>\n> Best 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 Jaakko,\n\nThank you for your understanding and for considering us for your future scaled production.\n\n1. **MOQ Clarification:** Yes, the MOQ of 200 units per style means 200 men's hoodies and 200 women's hoodies, totaling a minimum order of 400 units.\n\n2. **Mixing Sizes and Colors:** Within the 200 units per style, you can mix sizes freely. However, the minimum quantity per color is 100 units. Regarding print artworks, each design variation would need to meet the MOQ separately.\n\n3. **Target Price:** Your target price of \u20ac12\u201314 per unit, including all specified features, will need to be evaluated by our technical team. However, I must note that achieving this price point for premium hoodies with detailed printing and packaging at our MOQ might be challenging. We will need to review your Tech Pack to provide a more accurate assessment.\n\n4. **GOTS Certification:** We hold the GOTS certification, which covers our commitment to environmentally and socially responsible production. The certification details, including the certificate number, can be shared once we proceed further with your project.\n\nIf you decide to move forward with the MOQ and target price structure, please let me know. We would be delighted to assist you with your scaled production needs.\n\nBest regards.",
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            "content": "Hello Matilde,\n\nThank you for clarifying your requirements.\n\nBased on the information provided, it does not make business sense for us\nto continue the discussion at this stage for the following reasons:\n\n   -\n\n   Separate men's and women's fits require a minimum order of 400 garments\n   for a single artwork.\n   -\n\n   As each artwork variation must meet the MOQ separately, developing a\n   collection with several designs would multiply the required inventory\n   investment.\n   -\n\n   Even at our target price of \u20ac12\u201314 per garment, one design would require\n   an initial production commitment of \u20ac4,800\u20135,600 before samples, freight,\n   fulfilment and other costs.\n   -\n\n   You have indicated that our target price may be difficult to achieve\n   with the required specifications.\n   -\n\n   A sample lead time of 6\u20138 weeks followed by a production lead time of\n   10\u201314 weeks is too long for our initial market-validation phase.\n   -\n\n   EXW production without warehousing, Shopify-connected fulfilment,\n   direct-to-consumer shipping or return handling would require us to arrange\n   several additional service providers.\n   -\n\n   We would also need to verify the scope and validity of the GOTS\n   certification before making a production commitment, rather than only after\n   deciding to proceed.\n\nOur current objective is to validate demand with a considerably smaller\nquantity and limited financial risk. Your production structure may be\nsuitable for an established brand placing large repeat orders, but it is\nnot compatible with our present stage.\n\nFor these reasons, there is currently no practical basis for us to provide\na Tech Pack or continue the discussion. We will therefore not proceed with\nthe project at this time.\n\nThank you for your clear responses and for your time. If our volumes later\ngrow to a level that supports this production structure, we may contact you\nagain.\n\nBest regards,\n\nJaakko\n\nto 13.8.2026 klo 23.55 Matilde Azevedo (info@portugaltextile.com) kirjoitti:\n\n> Hello Jaakko,\n>\n> Thank you for your understanding and for considering us for your future\n> scaled production.\n>\n> 1. *MOQ Clarification:* Yes, the MOQ of 200 units per style means 200\n> men's hoodies and 200 women's hoodies, totaling a minimum order of 400\n> units.\n>\n> 2. *Mixing Sizes and Colors:* Within the 200 units per style, you can mix\n> sizes freely. However, the minimum quantity per color is 100 units.\n> Regarding print artworks, each design variation would need to meet the MOQ\n> separately.\n>\n> 3. *Target Price:* Your target price of \u20ac12\u201314 per unit, including all\n> specified features, will need to be evaluated by our technical team.\n> However, I must note that achieving this price point for premium hoodies\n> with detailed printing and packaging at our MOQ might be challenging. We\n> will need to review your Tech Pack to provide a more accurate assessment.\n>\n> 4. *GOTS Certification:* We hold the GOTS certification, which covers our\n> commitment to environmentally and socially responsible production. The\n> certification details, including the certificate number, can be shared once\n> we proceed further with your project.\n>\n> If you decide to move forward with the MOQ and target price structure,\n> please let me know. We would be delighted to assist you with your scaled\n> production needs.\n>\n> Best 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 Jaakko,\n\nThank you for your detailed feedback and for considering us as a potential partner. I completely understand your position and the need to align production capabilities with your current business objectives.\n\nShould your needs evolve in the future to accommodate larger production volumes, we would be more than happy to revisit the possibility of working together. Please feel free to reach out at any time.\n\nWishing you the best of success with your market-validation phase and the growth of your brand.\n\nBest regards.",
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