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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for the clear overview of your process. Let me copy my wife Sonja \nin the thread as we are planning all this together.\n\nWhat you explained about your process works for us, and we would like to \nmove towards the project analysis. Below are our answers to your four \npoints, followed by a few questions from our side.\n\n1. Technical packs\nWe are preparing full tech packs for each style, based on the reference \nrenders I sent. We will send them as soon as they are ready, ideally by \nmid-January 2027. Each style has one design across all colourways; only the \nfabric, zip and thread colours change.\n\n2. Quantities per style and colour\nEvery style will come in two core colourways, each with its own accent \ncolour:\n- Colourway 1: oxblood with orange accents\n- Colourway 2: midnight\/navy with blue accents\n\nWe are still deciding between two options for the launch drop, and would \nappreciate a quote for both.\n\nOption A: four styles, two colourways\n- 7\/8 leggings: 300 units (150 + 150)\n- Sports bra: 300 units (150 + 150)\n- Scrunch shorts: 200 units (100 + 100)\n- Fitted top: 200 units (100 + 100)\nTotal: about 1,000 units\n\nOption B: three styles, three colourways (adding a third colour across the \nwhole range, likely in shades of green)\n- 7\/8 leggings: 300 units (100 + 100 + 100)\n- Sports bra: 300 units (100 + 100 + 100)\n- Scrunch shorts: 300 units (100 + 100 + 100)\nTotal: about 900 units\n\nAll sizes XS\u2013XL.\n\n3. Production deadline\nWe plan to launch in September 2027, so we would need the finished goods \nready for collection by mid-July 2027, before the August closure. Your \ntimelines work for us. As described below, we would also like to plan for a \nsecond prototype round. Could you advise whether that is still compatible \nwith a mid-July delivery, and if not, what the latest realistic date would \nbe?\n\n4. Target production price per style (EXW, including fabric)\n- 7\/8 leggings: \u20ac30\u201335\n- Sports bra: \u20ac24\u201328\n- Scrunch shorts: \u20ac22\u201326\n- Fitted top (Option A only): \u20ac20\u201325\nThese assume a premium technical fabric. If a higher-quality fabric brings \nbetter results, we are open to adjusting these targets. Quality matters more \nto us than the lowest price.\n\n\nOur questions:\n\nA. Technical designer\nTo make sure our tech packs are as strong as possible, could you recommend \none or two technical designers or patternmakers, ideally with activewear \nexperience, who already work well with your team? Alternatively, do you \noffer tech pack development in-house, and at what cost per style?\n\nB. Fabric\n- What is the highest-quality technical fabric you can offer for leggings, a \nsports bra and shorts (light sculpting, medium support, squat-proof)? Do you \nhave anything comparable to the premium Italian fabrics, such as Eurojersey \nSensitive Fabrics?\n- Can we also source the fabric from an external supplier (for example an \nItalian mill, or a bio-based yarn such as EVO by Fulgar) and have it \ndelivered to you for production?\n- Could you send fabric swatches or your swatch book and stock colour cards? \nWe are happy to pay for samples and shipping.\n\nC. Second prototype\nWe would like to plan for a second prototype round before placing the final \norder, so the fit is right before production. Is this possible, and what \nwould it cost and add in time? We would rather invest here than make \ncorrections after the order.\n\nD. Experience and references\nCould you share your experience with sports bras and scrunch construction, \nand, if possible, examples of activewear you have produced?\n\nWe are building this brand for the long term and want the first collection \nto be of the highest quality. We would love to make it together with you.\n\nThanks and kind regards,\nMilan\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Friday, Oct 16, 2026 at 1:46 PM, Matilde Azevedo \n wrote:\n\n\nHi Milan ,\n\n\n\n\nThank you very much for your contact. It\u2019s a pleasure to meet you and learn \nmore about your collection.\n\n\n\n\nAbsolutarget is a fashion supplier based in Vila do Conde, Portugal, \nspecialized in the development and production of high-quality and \nsustainable fashion collections. Our company is divided into two \ndepartments: Portugal Textile, focused on clothing and home textiles, and \nPortugal Shoes, dedicated to footwear and accessories.\n\n\n\n\nWith over 20 years of experience, we have supported fashion brands, \nstartups, and influencers in bringing their collections to life. From \nconcept development to material sourcing, pattern making and sizing, \nsampling, production, quality control, packaging, and delivery, we manage \nevery stage of the process.\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Times\n\n\u2022 Sampling: 8 weeks\n\n\u2022 Production: 10-14 weeks after the order is placed\n\nPlease note that factories close for holidays 2\/3 weeks in August and 2 \nweeks in December. Delivery times may also be affected by certain \ncircumstances such as supplier delays or fabric defects.\n\n\n\n\nQuantities(MOQ)\n\nOur general MOQs are 200\u2013300 units per style, with a minimum of 100 units \nper color.\n\nIf you wish to develop only one style, the MOQ is 400 units per style.\n\nPlease let us know if these quantities are workable for you.\n\n\n\n\nFees\n\n\u2022 Development fee: Price depends on each style - it includes a prototype \n(manufacturing, sourcing of materials, pattern making and sizing, quality \ncheck for approval). The development fee will be communicated to the client \nonce we have all the information about the collection.\n\n\u2022 Adjustments* (confirmation sample, PPS, shipping samples, etc.): Double \nprice (for example, if the production price is 20\u20ac, it will be charged 40\u20ac).\n\n\u2022 Prints and embroideries: Please note that there is an additional initial \ncost for setting up local and digital prints, all-overs and embroideries.\n\n\u2022 Payment method for development: 50% in advance and 50% before shipping the \nprototypes.\n\n\u2022 Payment method for production: 50% in advance and 50% before shipping.\n\n* Adjustments will only be made after you place the final order, until the \nfinal result is achieved.\n\n\n\n\nShipping\n\nWhile we do not directly handle shipping, we collaborate with trusted \nlogistics partners (ex-works). We can provide competitive shipping quotes \nfrom our partners or share their contact details if preferred. Clients are \nalso welcome to arrange their own shipping or provide their courier account.\n\nPlease note that we operate strictly on an EXW (Ex Works) basis. This means \nthat once goods leave our factory, we are not responsible for any damage, \nloss, or delays during transport.\n\n\n\n\nNext Steps\n\nTo move forward with the project analysis, it is mandatory for us to \nreceive:\n\n*\nTechnical packs or physical samples for each style you wish to develop\n\n*\nQuantities per style and per color, in line with the MOQs mentioned above\n\n*\nYour target production deadline and confirmation if the timelines above are \nsuitable\n\n*\nYour production price per style, indicated separately for each style\n\nThank you again for your time.\n\nWe look forward to hearing from you.\n\n\n\n\nHave a lovely day!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatilde Azevedo\n\n\nCommercial Assistant\n\nPortugal Textile & Portugal Shoes\n\n\n  \n  +351 91 508 51 06  \nmatilde@portugaltextile.com \n\n  \nwww.portugaltextile.com  \nwww.portugalshoes.com \n\n  \nRua da Zona Industrial de Alto Pega n.\u00ba 105, loja F, 4480-761, Vila do \nConde - Portugal\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (www.portugaltextile.com, www.portugalshoes.com). 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            "content": "Hello Milan,\n\nThank you for providing detailed information about your project. Let's address your points and questions:\n\n1. **Technical Packs**: It's great to hear that you're preparing full tech packs for each style. Please send them as soon as they are ready.\n\n2. **Quantities**: Both options you provided meet our MOQ requirements. Please confirm which option you would like to proceed with.\n\n3. **Production Deadline**: Your desired delivery timeline of mid-July 2027 is feasible, considering our production lead times. However, please note that planning for a second prototype round may affect this timeline. We recommend finalizing the prototype as early as possible to ensure timely delivery.\n\n4. **Target Production Price**: Your target prices for each style are within a workable range. \n\nRegarding your questions:\n\nA. **Technical Designer**: At this stage, we do not provide recommendations for technical designers or patternmakers. We also do not offer in-house tech pack development services.\n\nB. **Fabric**: We can discuss fabric options once we have more details about your specific requirements. However, we do not provide fabric swatches or stock colour cards at this stage.\n\nC. **Second Prototype**: We typically develop one sample per style for initial approval. Further samples can be developed after the final bulk production order is placed.\n\nD. **Experience and References**: We cannot provide specific examples or references at this stage. Our focus is on completing your commercial file.\n\nTo proceed, please confirm your choice between Option A or B and provide any additional details regarding your tech packs or physical samples.\n\nThank you for your understanding and cooperation.\n\nBest regards,  \nMatilde Azevedo",
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