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            "content": "Hello,\nI am currently developing a new European women's clothing brand and I am\nlooking for a manufacturing partner for our first small capsule\ncollection.\nThe concept is focused on elegant, comfortable and easy-care clothing\ndesigned for modern women, with a particular focus on travel and everyday\nwear. One of the key product features is wrinkle resistance and fabrics\nthat require minimal ironing.\nFor the first collection, we are considering approximately five styles:\n\n*\tshirt\n*\ttrousers\n*\tskirt\n*\tbusiness-style midi dress\n*\n\n\trelaxed maxi dress\n\nAt this stage, I am looking for a manufacturing partner who could support\nus with sampling, fabric sourcing, pattern development and small-batch\nproduction.\nCould you please let me know:\n\n1.\tWhat is your minimum order quantity per style and colour?\n2.\tDo you work with start-up \/ new clothing brands?\n3.\tCan you develop prototypes from reference images, sketches or\nsamples?\n4.\tWhat is the approximate cost of developing one prototype?\n5.\tWhat would be the approximate production price for quantities of\n20, 50 and 100 pieces per style?\n6.\tCan the production quantity be divided between different sizes?\n7.\tDo you offer fabric sourcing, particularly wrinkle-resistant,\ncomfortable and high-quality fabrics?\n8.\tCan garments be produced with our own labels and branding?\n9.\n\n\tWhat are your usual production lead times?\n\n\nI am currently comparing several potential European manufacturing partners\nand would be very interested in learning more about your capabilities and\nterms.\nI would be happy to send you reference images of the styles we have in\nmind and provide more details about the concept.\nThank you, and I look forward to hearing from you.\nKind regards,\nEgl?",
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            "content": "Hello Egl\u0117,\n\nThank you for reaching out and sharing details about your exciting new women's clothing brand. I'm glad to assist you with your inquiry.\n\nTo provide you with accurate information, I need to clarify a few points:\n\n1. **Minimum Order Quantity**: Our minimum order quantity for general clothing is 200\u2013300 units per style, with a minimum of 100 units per color. Could you confirm if you are able to meet these minimums?\n\n2. **Start-up Brands**: Yes, we do work with start-up and new clothing brands.\n\n3. **Prototypes**: We can develop prototypes, but we require a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to proceed. Do you have either of these available?\n\n4. **Prototype Cost**: The cost of developing a prototype varies depending on the complexity of the design. We need to evaluate the Tech Pack or physical sample to provide a proper quotation.\n\n5. **Production Price**: Accurate pricing can only be provided after our technical team analyzes your Tech Pack or physical sample and confirms the final quantities. Could you please provide your target production price per style?\n\n6. **Sizes**: Yes, production quantities can be divided between different sizes.\n\n7. **Fabric Sourcing**: We offer fabric sourcing and can assist with finding wrinkle-resistant, comfortable, and high-quality fabrics.\n\n8. **Labels and Branding**: Yes, garments can be produced with your own labels and branding.\n\n9. **Lead Times**: Our usual production lead time is approximately 10-14 weeks after order placement, with an additional 6-8 weeks for sampling. Please note that this timeline may extend if it includes August or December due to factory closures.\n\nOnce I have your confirmation on the minimum order quantities and your target production price, I can guide you further on the next steps. If you have any reference images or additional details, feel free to share them.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nBest regards.",
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            "content": "Hello,\nThank you very much for your detailed response and for clarifying the production conditions. This is very helpful.\nWe are currently at the early development stage of our brand, so for the first collection we would ideally prefer to start with smaller quantities and test the market before committing to larger production volumes.\nRegarding your questions:\n\n  1.  Minimum Order Quantity\nYour standard MOQ of 200?300 units per style is noted. For the initial launch, however, we would prefer to start with a smaller quantity if possible. Could you please let us know whether there is any flexibility for a first production order, for example around 100?150 units per style? We would be happy to discuss higher quantities for repeat orders once the styles are established.\n\nCould you also clarify whether the minimum of 100 units per colour means 100 units per colour for each individual style?\n\n  1.  Start-up brands\nThank you for confirming. This is very important for us, as Via Noma is a new brand and we are looking for a long-term production partner rather than a one-off supplier.\n  2.  Prototypes\nAt this stage, we do not yet have a finalized Tech Pack. We have reference images, design concepts and clear requirements regarding the fit, materials and overall look of the garments.\n\nWould it be possible to share some reference images with you first, so that your team could assess whether the styles are suitable for your production and give us an initial indication of the expected cost and feasibility? We can then prepare the necessary Tech Packs for the selected styles.\n\n  1.  Prototype cost\nUnderstood. Once you have reviewed the designs, we would be happy to receive a quotation for the prototypes.\n  2.  Production price\nRegarding the target production price, we are still evaluating the appropriate price range for the first collection. Rather than setting an artificial target at this stage, it would be very helpful if you could provide us with an indicative price range for similar women's garments produced in quantities of approximately 200?300 units per style.\n\nThis would help us understand whether our expectations and your production costs are aligned before moving further with development.\n\n  1.  Sizes\nThank you, understood.\n  2.  Fabric sourcing\nThis is great to hear. One of our priorities is to find fabrics that are comfortable, high-quality and preferably wrinkle-resistant, with a premium appearance and good drape.\n\nCould you let us know what types of fabrics you would typically recommend for this kind of women's collection? We would also be interested in seeing available fabric options\/swatches at a later stage.\n\n  1.  Labels and branding\nPerfect, thank you. We would definitely require our own labels and branding.\n  2.  Lead times\nThank you for clarifying the timelines. We understand that sampling and production require planning and are happy to take this into consideration.\n\nBefore we move forward, I also have a few additional questions:\n\n  *   Is all production carried out in Portugal, or do you also use production facilities in other countries?\n  *   For a first order, would it be possible to combine several styles to reach a minimum overall production quantity rather than applying the MOQ separately to every style?\n  *   If we start with a smaller initial quantity, would the unit price be significantly higher, and could you give us an approximate indication of how the pricing changes with lower quantities?\n  *   Do you provide pattern making and grading services based on a Tech Pack or prototype?\n  *   Once a prototype is approved, how many rounds of sample corrections are normally included before additional sampling fees apply?\n\nWe would be happy to send you several reference images so that you can get a better understanding of the aesthetic and quality level we are looking for.\nThank you again for your time and detailed information. We are currently comparing several production options, and if the quantities, pricing and development process are a good fit, we would be very interested in exploring a longer-term cooperation.\nBest regards,\nEgl?\n\n________________________________\nNuo: Matilde Azevedo \nI?si?sta: 2026 m. rugpj??io 14 d., penktadienis 14:05\nIki: egle.zaikauskiene@gmail.com \nTema: Re: New women's clothing brand ? manufacturing enquiry\n\nHello Egl?,\n\nThank you for reaching out and sharing details about your exciting new women's clothing brand. I'm glad to assist you with your inquiry.\n\nTo provide you with accurate information, I need to clarify a few points:\n\n1. Minimum Order Quantity: Our minimum order quantity for general clothing is 200?300 units per style, with a minimum of 100 units per color. Could you confirm if you are able to meet these minimums?\n\n2. Start-up Brands: Yes, we do work with start-up and new clothing brands.\n\n3. Prototypes: We can develop prototypes, but we require a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to proceed. Do you have either of these available?\n\n4. Prototype Cost: The cost of developing a prototype varies depending on the complexity of the design. We need to evaluate the Tech Pack or physical sample to provide a proper quotation.\n\n5. Production Price: Accurate pricing can only be provided after our technical team analyzes your Tech Pack or physical sample and confirms the final quantities. Could you please provide your target production price per style?\n\n6. Sizes: Yes, production quantities can be divided between different sizes.\n\n7. Fabric Sourcing: We offer fabric sourcing and can assist with finding wrinkle-resistant, comfortable, and high-quality fabrics.\n\n8. Labels and Branding: Yes, garments can be produced with your own labels and branding.\n\n9. Lead Times: Our usual production lead time is approximately 10-14 weeks after order placement, with an additional 6-8 weeks for sampling. Please note that this timeline may extend if it includes August or December due to factory closures.\n\nOnce I have your confirmation on the minimum order quantities and your target production price, I can guide you further on the next steps. If you have any reference images or additional details, feel free to share them.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nBest regards.\n\n\nOs melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo\nCommercial Assistant\ntel: +351 915 085 106\nemail: matilde@portugaltextile.com\naddress: Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n[Absolutarget]   [Portugal Textile]    [Portugal Shoes] \n[Novo Projeto]",
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            "content": "Hello Egl\u0117,\n\nThank you for your detailed response and for sharing more about your brand's development stage. I understand your preference for starting with smaller quantities to test the market. However, our minimum order quantity is strictly 200\u2013300 units per style, with a minimum of 100 units per color. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate quantities lower than this for initial production orders. If you are able to meet these minimums, please let me know.\n\nRegarding your other questions:\n\n- **Production Location**: We have our own production facilities for some product categories, and we also work closely with a network of specialized manufacturing partners. The production setup depends on the specific product category, construction, materials, and type of design required.\n\n- **Combining Styles**: Each style must meet the minimum order quantity individually. We cannot combine different styles to reach the overall MOQ.\n\n- **Pricing for Lower Quantities**: We do not provide pricing for quantities below our minimums. The cost per unit typically decreases with higher quantities due to economies of scale.\n\n- **Pattern Making and Grading**: We do provide pattern making and grading services based on a Tech Pack or prototype.\n\n- **Sample Corrections**: The number of sample corrections included before additional fees apply depends on the specific project and will be detailed once we review your Tech Pack or physical sample.\n\nIf you have reference images or additional details, feel free to share them. Once you confirm your ability to meet the minimum order quantities and provide your target production price, we can proceed further.\n\nThank you for considering us as a potential partner. I look forward to your response.\n\nBest regards.",
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            "content": "Hello Matilde,\nThank you very much for the clarification and for taking the time to answer all my questions.\nI completely understand your MOQ requirements. At this stage of Via Noma?s development, we are looking for a production partner who can support us with a smaller initial launch, so unfortunately your current minimum quantities are a little too high for our first collection.\nThat said, I really appreciate the information you have shared, and I would be happy to stay in touch. Once the brand is established and we are ready to move into larger production volumes, I would definitely be interested in reconnecting with you.\nThank you again for your time and assistance, and I hope we will have an opportunity to work together in the future.\nBest regards,\nEgl?\n\n________________________________\nNuo: Matilde Azevedo \nI?si?sta: 2026 m. rugpj??io 14 d., penktadienis 14:05\nIki: egle.zaikauskiene@gmail.com \nTema: Re: New women's clothing brand ? manufacturing enquiry\n\nHello Egl?,\n\nThank you for reaching out and sharing details about your exciting new women's clothing brand. I'm glad to assist you with your inquiry.\n\nTo provide you with accurate information, I need to clarify a few points:\n\n1. Minimum Order Quantity: Our minimum order quantity for general clothing is 200?300 units per style, with a minimum of 100 units per color. Could you confirm if you are able to meet these minimums?\n\n2. Start-up Brands: Yes, we do work with start-up and new clothing brands.\n\n3. Prototypes: We can develop prototypes, but we require a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to proceed. Do you have either of these available?\n\n4. Prototype Cost: The cost of developing a prototype varies depending on the complexity of the design. We need to evaluate the Tech Pack or physical sample to provide a proper quotation.\n\n5. Production Price: Accurate pricing can only be provided after our technical team analyzes your Tech Pack or physical sample and confirms the final quantities. Could you please provide your target production price per style?\n\n6. Sizes: Yes, production quantities can be divided between different sizes.\n\n7. Fabric Sourcing: We offer fabric sourcing and can assist with finding wrinkle-resistant, comfortable, and high-quality fabrics.\n\n8. Labels and Branding: Yes, garments can be produced with your own labels and branding.\n\n9. Lead Times: Our usual production lead time is approximately 10-14 weeks after order placement, with an additional 6-8 weeks for sampling. Please note that this timeline may extend if it includes August or December due to factory closures.\n\nOnce I have your confirmation on the minimum order quantities and your target production price, I can guide you further on the next steps. If you have any reference images or additional details, feel free to share them.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nBest regards.\n\n\nOs melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo\nCommercial Assistant\ntel: +351 915 085 106\nemail: matilde@portugaltextile.com\naddress: Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n[Absolutarget]   [Portugal Textile]    [Portugal Shoes] \n[Novo Projeto]",
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            "content": "Hello Egl\u0117,\n\nThank you for your understanding and for considering us as a potential partner for Via Noma. I appreciate your interest and am glad to have provided you with the necessary information. Please feel free to reach out whenever you're ready to explore larger production volumes. We would be delighted to reconnect and support your brand's growth in the future.\n\nWishing you all the best with your brand's development, and I look forward to the possibility of working together down the line.\n\nBest regards.",
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