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            "content": "Hello,\n\nI am currently developing a new women\u2019s activewear brand and I am looking\nfor a manufacturing partner who can support me not only with production,\nbut also with product development, pattern making, fabric sourcing,\nsampling and technical development.\n\nThe first drop will include several women\u2019s activewear pieces, including\ntechnical sports bras, a top, shorts and biker shorts. The products have a\nstrong fashion component and specific constructions, while still needing to\nprovide real performance for weight training, Pilates, yoga, running and\nHIIT.\n\nI already have a clear concept, visual references, sketches and an initial\nproduct development specification that is currently being refined.\n\nI would like to know whether you can support me with the following:\n\nProduct development\n\n* Can you work from sketches, drawings, illustrations and visual references?\n* If I send you existing products from brands I like as inspiration\nreferences \u2014 for example for a fit, construction detail, neckline, strap\nshape or silhouette \u2014 can your development team use these as reference\npoints to create an original product specific to my brand?\n* Can you work from several different reference products and combine\nselected elements into a new and original construction?\n* Can you develop a product from a creative brief even if the tech pack is\nnot yet completely finalised?\n* Do you provide in-house pattern making?\n* Can you turn my ideas, sketches and specifications into technical files \/\ntech packs ready for development and production?\n* Do you provide technical guidance to optimise garment construction while\nkeeping the original design intention?\n* Do you provide size grading?\n\nActivewear expertise\n\n* Are you specialised in activewear \/ sportswear manufacturing?\n* Have you previously developed medium- or high-support sports bras,\nincluding products suitable for running or HIIT?\n* Do you regularly work with technical stretch, compressive, sculpting,\nbreathable and quick-dry fabrics?\n* Do you have experience with more complex constructions such as\ndouble-layer garments, removable pads, adjustable straps, cut-out\nconstructions and colour blocking?\n\nFabric sourcing\n\n* Do you have your own fabric library?\n* Do you work with technical fabric suppliers specialised in activewear?\n* Can you source fabrics directly for the brand?\n* Do you offer fabrics such as polyamide\/nylon + elastane, 4-way stretch,\nmatte, very soft, compressive, sculpting, breathable and moisture-wicking?\n* Is it possible to receive fabric swatches before starting prototype\ndevelopment?\n* Do you have stock fabrics available that can be used for initial sampling\nwithout high minimum quantities?\n\nPrints & graphic development\n\n* Do you also work with printed technical fabrics?\n* Can you produce custom prints from artwork supplied by the brand?\n* Can your team help develop a print if I provide inspiration, artwork,\nsketches or a creative direction?\n* Which printing techniques do you offer for activewear, such as\nsublimation, digital printing, screen printing or other methods?\n* Can custom prints be applied to the same technical performance fabrics as\nsolid colour fabrics?\n* What is your MOQ for a custom print?\n* Is there a separate MOQ per print design or colourway?\n* Do you have an existing print library or print designs that can be\nadapted?\n* Can you provide print strike-offs or test prints for approval before bulk\nproduction?\n\nColours & custom dyeing\n\n* Can you custom dye fabrics?\n* Do you work with Pantone references?\n* Do you have existing colour cards for the fabrics you offer?\n* What is your MOQ for custom-dyed colours?\n* For smaller production runs, is it possible to use colours already\navailable in your fabric range in order to reduce MOQs?\n* Can you provide lab dips for custom colour approval before production?\n\nSampling\n\n* Do you produce prototypes \/ samples in-house?\n* What is the average cost of a first prototype?\n* How many sample correction rounds are usually possible?\n* Is pattern development included in the sample price or charged separately?\n* What is your average lead time for a first sample?\n* Can your development team support fit and construction corrections\nbetween sample rounds?\n\nMOQ & production\n\nAs this will be the brand\u2019s first launch, I am ideally looking for a\npartner able to work with **low MOQs**.\n\nCould you please let me know:\n\n* Your minimum MOQ per style\n* Your minimum MOQ per colour\n* Your minimum MOQ per custom print\n* Whether the MOQ can be divided between several sizes\n* Whether the MOQ can be divided between several colours\n* What MOQ you would require for a first collection of 5 different styles\n* Whether you regularly work with startup \/ emerging brands and small\nproduction runs\n\nTrims & finishing\n\nAre you also able to source and provide:\n\n* Technical elastics\n* Rings and sliders\n* Removable bra pads\n* Composition labels\n* Size labels\n* Heat-transfer \/ silicone \/ printed logos\n* Packaging\n\nPricing & lead times\n\nCould you also provide information regarding:\n\n* Indicative production price ranges depending on quantities\n* Payment terms\n* Average bulk production lead time after sample approval\n* Any additional development costs that should be considered\n\nI would also be happy to receive a company presentation, examples of\nactivewear products you have previously manufactured, and your fabric,\ncolour and print catalogues if available.\n\nMy goal is to find a manufacturing partner with whom I can develop the\ncollection on a long-term basis, rather than simply finding a supplier for\na one-off production.\n\nThank you very much in advance for your reply.\n\nBest regards,\n\nLuna\nALX\n\nBien \u00e0 vous,\n\nLuna Allix",
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            "content": "Hello Luna,\n\nThank you for reaching out and providing such a detailed overview of your project. I understand you're looking to develop a new women's activewear brand with a focus on technical sports bras, tops, shorts, and biker shorts. \n\nTo assist you further, I need to gather some specific information:\n\n1. **Tech Packs\/Samples**: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to send us? If not, do you have links to websites with similar products?\n\n2. **Quantities**: What is the total quantity you are looking to produce, and how many styles do you intend to create? Please note that our minimum order quantity for activewear is 200-300 units per style.\n\n3. **Target Price**: What is your target production price per style?\n\n4. **Timeline**: What is your desired delivery date?\n\nRegarding your questions about product development, fabric sourcing, and other technical aspects, we have our own production facilities for some product categories and work closely with a network of specialized manufacturing partners for others. The production setup always depends on the specific product category, construction, materials, and type of design required. \n\nFor your specific technical requirements and machinery, I cannot confirm this at my level. I have gathered your project details and will forward them to our technical team. They will analyze your requirements and confirm directly with you how we will handle the development of your product.\n\nOnce I have the above details, I can better assess your project and guide you on the next steps.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nBest regards.",
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            "content": "Hello Matilde,\n\nThank you very much for your quick reply and for forwarding my project to\nyour technical team.\n\nRegarding your questions:\n\n1. Tech Packs \/ Samples\n\nAt this stage, I do not yet have fully finalised tech packs or physical\nsamples.\n\nI have:\n\n* Detailed product ideas and specifications\n* Illustrations and sketches\n* Visual references\n* Existing products at home that are close to certain elements I want to\ndevelop\n* Online references that I can also share\n\nWhat I am specifically looking for is a manufacturing and development\npartner who can help me turn these ideas and references into proper\ntechnical files, patterns and prototypes.\n\nDeveloping complete tech packs independently is currently too technical for\nme, so I am looking for a partner who can support me with this part of the\nprocess, while keeping the creative direction and product identity I have\nalready defined.\n\nAt the moment, the first collection includes:\n\n* 2 sports bras\n* 1 biker short\n* 1 short\n* 1 top\n\nSo, 5 styles in total.\n\n2. Quantities \/ MOQ\n\nThank you for confirming that your MOQ for activewear is approximately\n200\u2013300 units per style.\n\nCould you please clarify how this MOQ works?\n\nIs the MOQ of 200\u2013300 units:\n\n* per style in total, with the quantity divided between different sizes and\ncolours?\n\nor\n\n* per style and per colour?\n\nThis point is very important for me as this will be the first launch of the\nbrand and I would like to keep the initial production quantities as\ncontrolled as possible.\n\n3. Target Price\n\nAt this stage, I do not have a fixed target production price.\n\nI am currently in the process of contacting and comparing different\nmanufacturing partners in Portugal and Turkey in order to understand the\npossibilities, development process, MOQs and production costs before\nselecting the right partner.\n\nI would therefore prefer to understand what price range you would estimate\nfor this type of technical activewear.\n\nBased on the information I have provided and a production quantity of\naround 200\u2013300 units per style, would you be able to give me an indicative\nproduction price range?\n\nI understand that the final cost will depend on the fabrics, trims and\ncomplexity of each product.\n\n4. Timeline\n\nAt the moment, I do not have a fixed delivery date.\n\nMy priority is to develop the products correctly first.\n\nI would like to:\n\n1. Develop the patterns and technical construction\n2. Produce the first prototypes\n3. Test and fit the prototypes\n4. Make any necessary corrections\n5. Validate the final products\n6. Only then define the bulk production and delivery schedule\n\nI prefer to build the collection properly rather than commit to a launch\ndate before the products are fully validated.\n\nI would therefore also be interested to know your usual timeline for:\n\n* Pattern and technical development\n* First prototype\n* Sample revisions\n* Bulk production once the final sample has been approved\n\nI am happy to send you my sketches, illustrations and visual references so\nyour technical team can better understand the type of products and\nconstruction I am looking to develop.\n\nThank you again, and I look forward to hearing from your technical team.\n\nBest regards,\n\nLuna\nALX\n\n\nBien \u00e0 vous,\n\nLuna Allix\n\n\nLe lun. 17 ao\u00fbt 2026 \u00e0 18:22, Matilde Azevedo  a\n\u00e9crit :\n\n> Hello Luna,\n>\n> Thank you for reaching out and providing such a detailed overview of your\n> project. I understand you're looking to develop a new women's activewear\n> brand with a focus on technical sports bras, tops, shorts, and biker\n> shorts.\n>\n> To assist you further, I need to gather some specific information:\n>\n> 1. *Tech Packs\/Samples*: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to\n> send us? If not, do you have links to websites with similar products?\n>\n> 2. *Quantities*: What is the total quantity you are looking to produce,\n> and how many styles do you intend to create? Please note that our minimum\n> order quantity for activewear is 200-300 units per style.\n>\n> 3. *Target Price*: What is your target production price per style?\n>\n> 4. *Timeline*: What is your desired delivery date?\n>\n> Regarding your questions about product development, fabric sourcing, and\n> other technical aspects, we have our own production facilities for some\n> product categories and work closely with a network of specialized\n> manufacturing partners for others. The production setup always depends on\n> the specific product category, construction, materials, and type of design\n> required.\n>\n> For your specific technical requirements and machinery, I cannot confirm\n> this at my level. I have gathered your project details and will forward\n> them to our technical team. They will analyze your requirements and confirm\n> directly with you how we will handle the development of your product.\n>\n> Once I have the above details, I can better assess your project and guide\n> you on the next steps.\n>\n> Looking 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 Luna,\n\nThank you for providing more details about your project. I understand that you are looking for a partner to help develop your ideas into technical files and prototypes. However, we do not offer design services or the creation of tech packs from sketches or references. We require either a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to proceed with the development.\n\nRegarding your questions about MOQs, our minimum order quantity is 200-300 units per style, and this quantity can be divided between different sizes and colors within the same style.\n\nAs for the target price, I understand that you are comparing options. However, I cannot provide an indicative production price range at this stage. Accurate pricing can only be provided after our technical team analyzes your Tech Pack or Physical Sample and confirms the final quantities.\n\nFor the timeline, our usual lead times are as follows:\n- Pattern and technical development: 6-8 weeks\n- First prototype: 6-8 weeks\n- Sample revisions: Varies based on the number of revisions needed\n- Bulk production: 10-14 weeks after sample approval\n\nIf you have any sketches, illustrations, or visual references that you would like to share, please let me know. Once we have all the necessary details, our technical team will review your project and get back to you.\n\nThank you for your understanding.\n\nBest regards.",
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            "content": "Hello Matilde,\n\nThank you for your reply and for clarifying your process.\n\nI have noted that Portugal Textile does not create Tech Packs from sketches\nor references, and that you require either a completed Tech Pack or a\nphysical sample before starting technical development and sampling.\n\nThis is perfectly clear on my side.\n\nI have also noted your MOQ of *200\u2013300 units per style*, with the\npossibility of dividing this quantity between different sizes and colours\nwithin the same style. This structure is compatible with the way I am\ncurrently considering the first launch.\n\nI have also taken note of the lead times for development, sampling and bulk\nproduction.\n\nBefore sharing further materials, I would simply like to clarify one\nimportant point regarding *confidentiality*.\n\nThe documents I will potentially share contain original designs that have\nnot yet been commercialised, including technical drawings, sketches,\nspecific construction details, product concepts and other elements forming\npart of the identity of the future ALX collection.\n\nNaturally, I would therefore like to make sure that this information\nremains strictly confidential before sharing it with your technical team.\n\nCould you please let me know what your usual procedure is regarding this?\n\nDo you work with an *NDA \/ confidentiality agreement* before receiving and\nreviewing client designs?\n\nIf not, do your contractual terms provide guarantees that:\n\n   -\n\n   All drawings and information submitted remain strictly confidential\n   -\n\n   They are only shared internally with the people required for the\n   development of the project\n   -\n\n   They cannot be used, reproduced or adapted for another client\n   -\n\n   Products developed specifically for ALX cannot be commercialised or\n   offered to third parties\n\nOnce this point has been clarified, I will be able to move forward\ncomfortably with the preparation of the required files and share the first\nmaterials with your technical team for review.\n\nThank you very much for your help.\n\nBest regards,\n\nLuna Allix\nALX\n\n\nBien \u00e0 vous,\n\nLuna Allix\n\n\nLe lun. 17 ao\u00fbt 2026 \u00e0 18:42, Matilde Azevedo  a\n\u00e9crit :\n\n> Hello Luna,\n>\n> Thank you for providing more details about your project. I understand that\n> you are looking for a partner to help develop your ideas into technical\n> files and prototypes. However, we do not offer design services or the\n> creation of tech packs from sketches or references. We require either a\n> Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to proceed with the development.\n>\n> Regarding your questions about MOQs, our minimum order quantity is 200-300\n> units per style, and this quantity can be divided between different sizes\n> and colors within the same style.\n>\n> As for the target price, I understand that you are comparing options.\n> However, I cannot provide an indicative production price range at this\n> stage. Accurate pricing can only be provided after our technical team\n> analyzes your Tech Pack or Physical Sample and confirms the final\n> quantities.\n>\n> For the timeline, our usual lead times are as follows:\n> - Pattern and technical development: 6-8 weeks\n> - First prototype: 6-8 weeks\n> - Sample revisions: Varies based on the number of revisions needed\n> - Bulk production: 10-14 weeks after sample approval\n>\n> If you have any sketches, illustrations, or visual references that you\n> would like to share, please let me know. Once we have all the necessary\n> details, our technical team will review your project and get back to you.\n>\n> Thank you for your understanding.\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 Luna,\n\nThank you for your understanding and for considering us as your manufacturing partner. Regarding confidentiality, we completely understand the importance of protecting your original designs and concepts.\n\nAt this initial stage, we do not send or sign NDAs. However, once we receive and review your project details, our technical team will ensure that all information remains strictly confidential and is only shared internally with the necessary team members involved in your project. We guarantee that your designs will not be used, reproduced, or adapted for any other client, and products developed specifically for ALX will not be commercialized or offered to third parties.\n\nOnce you are ready to share your materials, please feel free to send them over, and our technical team will review them with the utmost confidentiality.\n\nThank you for your trust, and I look forward to assisting you further.\n\nBest regards.",
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