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            "content": "New Form Submission:\nMessage: A tote gym bag with a hidden departmentContains a transparent toiletries bag and a wet pouch\nProduct Category: Other\nMOQs: Lower than 100\/style.\nTarget Price: 25\nBrand Type: Start up\nCountry: Portugal\n\nUploaded File\/Link: 1fCrdNZ1-ilovepdf-merged-merged-22dc5f.png\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided a form upload link (1fCrdNZ1-ilovepdf-merged-merged-22dc5f.png). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$",
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            "content": "Hello,\n\nThank you for contacting us and for sending over the file for your tote bag project.\n\nI've reviewed the initial details, and I see you are looking for a quantity lower than 100 units per style. For accessories, our minimum production quantity is 100 units per style. This ensures we can dedicate the right resources and maintain the level of quality we are known for.\n\nWould you be able to meet this minimum quantity for your project?",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for your reply and for sharing the minimum order quantity.\n\nBefore moving forward with production, I would like to confirm if it is\npossible to create a sample first.\n\nCould you please let me know:\n\n\n   -\n\n   If you offer sample development for this type of bag\n   -\n\n   The cost for producing 1 sample\n   -\n\n   The estimated cost per unit for an order of 100 bags\n   -\n\n   The timeline for both sample production and bulk production\n\nLooking forward to your response.\nKind regards,\nCatia\n\nOn Mon, 13 Apr 2026 at 11:43, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello,\n>\n> Thank you for contacting us and for sending over the file for your tote\n> bag project.\n>\n> I've reviewed the initial details, and I see you are looking for a\n> quantity lower than 100 units per style. For accessories, our minimum\n> production quantity is 100 units per style. This ensures we can dedicate\n> the right resources and maintain the level of quality we are known for.\n>\n> Would you be able to meet this minimum quantity for your project?\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 Catia,\n\nThank you for your email. I can certainly clarify those points for you.\n\nYes, we always start with a sample development phase to ensure the product meets your exact specifications before moving to bulk production.\n\nRegarding the costs, our process works a bit differently. The price for the sample is set at double (2x) the final production price. To determine that production price, we first need to understand your budget.\n\nAs for the timeline, the entire process from development to final delivery typically takes around 5 months. This allows us to uphold the high standards of quality we're known for in Portugal. Since our factories close for a few weeks in August, the earliest we could likely have an order ready for shipping would be in October 2026.\n\nTo provide you with an accurate analysis for your project, I just need the following details:\n\n1.  **Target Price:** What is your target production price per style?\n2.  **Timeline:** What is your desired delivery date?\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,\n\nThank you again for your detailed response.\n\nAt this stage, my priority is to develop a sample as soon as possible in\norder to test the design, materials, and functionality, as well as begin\ncontent creation.\n\nI am happy to proceed with a sample first before committing to production.\n\nCould you please confirm:\n\n\n   -\n\n   The estimated timeline for developing and delivering 1 sample\n   -\n\n   The expected cost for the sample based on my project\n   -\n\n   Whether it is possible to proceed with the sample independently at this\n   stage\n\nIn terms of pricing, I am aiming for a production cost that would allow for\na retail price in the range of \u20ac80\u2013\u20ac120.\n\nThank you again, and I look forward to your guidance.\nCatia Oliveira\n\nOn Mon, 13 Apr 2026 at 11:48, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Catia,\n>\n> Thank you for your email. I can certainly clarify those points for you.\n>\n> Yes, we always start with a sample development phase to ensure the product\n> meets your exact specifications before moving to bulk production.\n>\n> Regarding the costs, our process works a bit differently. The price for\n> the sample is set at double (2x) the final production price. To determine\n> that production price, we first need to understand your budget.\n>\n> As for the timeline, the entire process from development to final delivery\n> typically takes around 5 months. This allows us to uphold the high\n> standards of quality we're known for in Portugal. Since our factories close\n> for a few weeks in August, the earliest we could likely have an order ready\n> for shipping would be in October 2026.\n>\n> To provide you with an accurate analysis for your project, I just need the\n> following details:\n>\n> 1. *Target Price:* What is your target production price per style?\n> 2. *Timeline:* What is your desired delivery date?\n>\n> Once I have these details, I can better assess your project and guide you\n> on the next steps.\n>\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 Catia,\n\nI understand completely that you want to focus on the sample first to validate the design and materials. That is a standard part of our process.\n\nThe sampling stage itself typically takes between 6 to 8 weeks once our technical team has all the project details confirmed.\n\nRegarding the cost, the sample price is directly linked to the final production price. To provide an accurate cost for the sample, our team first needs to analyze the project based on your target production price. The retail price of \u20ac80\u2013\u20ac120 is helpful context, but what we require is your target cost price per bag for the production run.\n\nTo move forward and get this into our system for the technical team to review, could you please provide me with these final details:\n\n1.  **Quantities**: Can you confirm you are happy to proceed with the minimum of 100 units for the production order?\n2.  **Target Price**: What is your target production price per bag?\n3.  **Timeline**: What is your desired delivery date for the full order?\n\nOnce I have this information, I can properly assess the project and we can move forward with the analysis.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for your detailed response, I really appreciate the clarity on\nyour process.\n\nI am happy with the sample development timeline of 6\u20138 weeks.\n\nAt this stage, I would prefer to move forward with the sample first in\norder to validate the design, materials, and overall functionality before\nconfirming a production order.\n\nRegarding quantities, I understand your minimum of 100 units, however I\nwould like to finalize the sample before committing to a production run.\n\nIn terms of target production cost, I am aiming for a range of\napproximately \u20ac30\u2013\u20ac40 per unit, depending on materials and construction,\nwhile maintaining a mid-range to premium level of quality.\n\nMy ideal timeline would be to receive the sample first, and then align on\nproduction timing following sample approval.\n\nCould you please also confirm:\n\n\n   -\n\n   The estimated cost for the sample\n   -\n\n   Whether it is possible to proceed with the sample independently at this\n   stage\n\nThank you again, and I look forward to your feedback.\n\nBest regards,\n\nCatia\n\n\nOn Mon, 13 Apr 2026 at 11:57, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Catia,\n>\n> I understand completely that you want to focus on the sample first to\n> validate the design and materials. That is a standard part of our process.\n>\n> The sampling stage itself typically takes between 6 to 8 weeks once our\n> technical team has all the project details confirmed.\n>\n> Regarding the cost, the sample price is directly linked to the final\n> production price. To provide an accurate cost for the sample, our team\n> first needs to analyze the project based on your target production price.\n> The retail price of \u20ac80\u2013\u20ac120 is helpful context, but what we require is\n> your target cost price per bag for the production run.\n>\n> To move forward and get this into our system for the technical team to\n> review, could you please provide me with these final details:\n>\n> 1. *Quantities*: Can you confirm you are happy to proceed with the\n> minimum of 100 units for the production order?\n> 2. *Target Price*: What is your target production price per bag?\n> 3. *Timeline*: What is your desired delivery date for the full order?\n>\n> Once I have this information, I can properly assess the project and we can\n> move forward with the analysis.\n>\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 Catia,\n\nThank you for the clarification. It is completely understandable that you want to ensure the sample is perfect before moving forward, and our process is designed to support that.\n\nThe sample development is the first integral part of the overall production journey, not a standalone service. Our technical team assesses the project as a whole to determine the final production price, and the sample cost is derived directly from that.\n\nSo, for them to provide the accurate costs you are looking for, they need to analyze the project based on a potential production run. Using the target price of \u20ac30\u2013\u20ac40 you provided is a great start.\n\nTo complete the analysis, could you please confirm the final details?\n\n1.  **Quantities**: Can we proceed with the analysis based on the minimum order of 100 units?\n2.  **Timeline**: What is your desired delivery date for the full order? As a reference, the earliest we could have the production ready would be October 2026.\n\nOnce I have these details, I can forward your project to our technical team for a formal review.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for the clarification, that makes sense.\n\nYes, we can proceed with the analysis based on a potential production run\nof 100 units.\n\nIn terms of timeline, I am comfortable aligning with your proposed\nschedule, with production readiness around October 2026.\n\nAt this stage, my priority remains to develop the sample and ensure\neverything is correct before moving forward with the production order.\n\nPlease feel free to proceed with the technical review based on these\ndetails.\n\nThank you again, and I look forward to your feedback.\n\nRegards\nCatia\n\n\nOn Mon, 13 Apr 2026 at 12:05, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Catia,\n>\n> Thank you for the clarification. It is completely understandable that you\n> want to ensure the sample is perfect before moving forward, and our process\n> is designed to support that.\n>\n> The sample development is the first integral part of the overall\n> production journey, not a standalone service. Our technical team assesses\n> the project as a whole to determine the final production price, and the\n> sample cost is derived directly from that.\n>\n> So, for them to provide the accurate costs you are looking for, they need\n> to analyze the project based on a potential production run. Using the\n> target price of \u20ac30\u2013\u20ac40 you provided is a great start.\n>\n> To complete the analysis, could you please confirm the final details?\n>\n> 1. *Quantities*: Can we proceed with the analysis based on the minimum\n> order of 100 units?\n> 2. *Timeline*: What is your desired delivery date for the full order? As\n> a reference, the earliest we could have the production ready would be\n> October 2026.\n>\n> Once I have these details, I can forward your project to our technical\n> team for a formal review.\n>\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 Catia,\n\nThank 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 \u20ac35, the sample is \u20ac70).\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 the final order.\n\nDo you agree to proceed under these terms?",
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