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            "content": "Dear Portugal Textile Team,\n\nMy name is Lalan Azeez, and I am preparing to launch a premium women\u2019s\nclothing shop and private-label fashion brand in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan\nRegion of Iraq.\n\nI would like to develop a women\u2019s collection combining premium minimalist\neveryday basics with comfortable loungewear, sleepwear and activewear. I\nadmire the quality and functionality associated with international brands\nsuch as UNIQLO and OYSHO. However, I am not looking to copy their branding,\nlogos or protected designs. My goal is to create an original collection\nunder my own brand with a comparable standard of fabric, comfort, fit and\ndurability.\n\nI am interested in manufacturing:\n\n   -\n\n   Premium cotton T-shirts and basic tops\n   -\n\n   Ribbed tops and bodysuits\n   -\n\n   Leggings and activewear sets\n   -\n\n   Wide-leg lounge trousers\n   -\n\n   Matching lounge sets\n   -\n\n   Pyjamas and sleepwear\n   -\n\n   Sweatshirts and hoodies\n   -\n\n   Lightweight knitwear\n   -\n\n   Basic dresses\n   -\n\n   Seamless or soft-stretch garments, if available\n\nCould you please provide information about:\n\n   1.\n\n   Your minimum order quantity per style, colour and size\n   2.\n\n   Whether you accept new or startup brands\n   3.\n\n   Your private-label and full-package manufacturing services\n   4.\n\n   Fabric options, including cotton, modal, viscose, elastane and technical\n   activewear fabrics\n   5.\n\n   OEKO-TEX, GOTS or other relevant certifications\n   6.\n\n   Pattern development and sample costs\n   7.\n\n   Estimated production prices\n   8.\n\n   Production lead times\n   9.\n\n   Custom labels, tags and packaging\n   10.\n\n   Shipping options and approximate costs to Sulaymaniyah, Iraq\n\nFor the first collection, I would prefer a manageable trial order,\npotentially around 50\u2013100 pieces per style, depending on your minimum\nquantities and pricing.\n\nI currently have inspiration images and initial product ideas but may\nrequire assistance with technical drawings, fabric selection, measurements\nand tech packs. Please let me know whether your development team can\nsupport this process.\n\nI would appreciate receiving your company profile, product examples, fabric\ncatalogue and details of the next steps.\n\nKind regards,\n\nLalan Azeez",
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            "content": "Hello Lalan Azeez,\n\nThank you for reaching out to us with your exciting project. To provide you with accurate information and guidance, I need to gather a few specific details:\n\n1. **Brand**: Since you mentioned launching a new brand, we'll proceed with that understanding.\n2. **Product Category**: You've listed a variety of products. Could you specify which ones you plan to start with, as this will help us apply the correct minimum order quantities?\n3. **Quantities**: Our minimum order quantity for general clothing is 200\u2013300 units per style, with a minimum of 100 units per color. For T-shirts, hoodies, shorts, and sweatpants, the minimum is strictly 200 units per style. Are you able to meet these minimums?\n4. **Tech Packs\/Samples**: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample for the designs you wish to develop?\n\nRegarding your other inquiries:\n- We do accept new and startup brands.\n- We offer private-label and full-package manufacturing services.\n- We hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, ensuring environmentally and socially responsible production.\n- Sample costs depend on the complexity of each specific design, and accurate production pricing can only be provided after our technical team analyzes your Tech Pack or Physical Sample.\n- Our production lead time is approximately 5 months, including sampling and production.\n- We can provide custom labels, tags, and packaging as part of our services.\n\nPlease note that we do not provide design services, so we cannot assist with technical drawings or tech pack creation. However, if you have inspiration images or initial ideas, we can work from those once you have a Tech Pack or Physical Sample.\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": "Dear Team,\n\nThank you for your detailed response and for answering my questions. I\nappreciate your time.\n\nPlease find my answers below:\n\n   1. *Brand*\n   I am launching a new premium women's fashion brand called *LYA*. My goal\n   is to create timeless, high-quality essentials with luxury finishing,\n   inspired by brands such as Uniqlo, Oysho, and COS while developing my own\n   unique identity.\n   2. *Products*\n   I would like to begin with:\n\n\n   - Premium oversized T-shirts\n   - Fitted T-shirts\n   - Hoodies\n   - Sweatshirts\n   - Wide-leg trousers\n   - Joggers\n   - Leggings\n   - Ribbed tops\n   - Basic dresses\n   - Knitwear\n   - Loungewear sets\n\nI plan to expand into additional collections after the first launch.\n\n   3. *Quantities*\n   Yes, I understand your minimum order quantities. I am prepared to meet\n   your MOQ requirements for the styles selected for the first production.\n   4. *Tech Pack \/ Samples*\n   At the moment, I do not have a completed Tech Pack or physical samples.\n   I am currently working with a product developer to prepare professional\n   Tech Packs for manufacturing.\n\nIn the meantime, I can provide inspiration images, design references,\nfabric preferences, sizing, and product specifications.\n\nI have a few additional questions:\n\n   - Do you manufacture garments using *100% Supima cotton*, *organic\n   cotton*, *TENCEL\u2122 Lyocell*, *Modal*, *Cashmere*, *Merino wool*, and\n   premium performance fabrics?\n   - Can you source sustainable fabrics with GOTS or OEKO-TEX certification?\n   - Can you produce premium finishes such as anti-pilling, anti-shrink,\n   wrinkle-resistant, and moisture-wicking fabrics?\n   - Do you offer embroidery, silicone logos, woven labels, custom\n   packaging, and luxury gift boxes?\n   - Is it possible to visit your factory in Portugal before production\n   begins?\n   -\n\n   I would also like to ask whether you can manufacture products based\n   entirely on my own original designs. If I provide my own Tech Packs, design\n   specifications, measurements, and branding, can you produce the garments\n   exactly according to my designs while keeping them exclusive to my brand?\n   Additionally, do you sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) or\n   confidentiality agreements to protect clients' designs and intellectual\n   property?\n\n   You could also add these questions if you're planning a luxury brand:\n   - Will my designs remain confidential and not be shared with other\n      clients?\n      - Can you produce custom hardware, buttons, zippers, embroidery,\n      prints, and exclusive fabrics specifically for my brand?\n      - Do you offer sample revisions before mass production if I want to\n      make changes?\n      - Can you help me develop different fabric weights for summer and\n      winter collections?\n   I look forward to working together and hope to build a long-term\n   partnership.\n\nKind regards,\n\n*Lalan Azeez*\nFounder, *LYA*\n\nOn Fri, Jul 10, 2026 at 2:48\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Lalan Azeez,\n>\n> Thank you for reaching out to us with your exciting project. To provide\n> you with accurate information and guidance, I need to gather a few specific\n> details:\n>\n> 1. *Brand*: Since you mentioned launching a new brand, we'll proceed with\n> that understanding.\n> 2. *Product Category*: You've listed a variety of products. Could you\n> specify which ones you plan to start with, as this will help us apply the\n> correct minimum order quantities?\n> 3. *Quantities*: Our minimum order quantity for general clothing is\n> 200\u2013300 units per style, with a minimum of 100 units per color. For\n> T-shirts, hoodies, shorts, and sweatpants, the minimum is strictly 200\n> units per style. Are you able to meet these minimums?\n> 4. *Tech Packs\/Samples*: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample for\n> the designs you wish to develop?\n>\n> Regarding your other inquiries:\n> - We do accept new and startup brands.\n> - We offer private-label and full-package manufacturing services.\n> - We hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification,\n> ensuring environmentally and socially responsible production.\n> - Sample costs depend on the complexity of each specific design, and\n> accurate production pricing can only be provided after our technical team\n> analyzes your Tech Pack or Physical Sample.\n> - Our production lead time is approximately 5 months, including sampling\n> and production.\n> - We can provide custom labels, tags, and packaging as part of our\n> services.\n>\n> Please note that we do not provide design services, so we cannot assist\n> with technical drawings or tech pack creation. However, if you have\n> inspiration images or initial ideas, we can work from those once you have a\n> Tech Pack or Physical Sample.\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 Lalan Azeez,\n\nThank you for providing more details about your brand and the products you wish to develop. It's great to hear about your plans for LYA, and we're excited to potentially work with you.\n\nRegarding your questions:\n\n- We can work with a variety of fabrics, including Supima cotton, organic cotton, TENCEL\u2122 Lyocell, Modal, Cashmere, and Merino wool. However, specific fabric availability and sourcing, especially for sustainable options with GOTS or OEKO-TEX certification, will be confirmed by our technical team once we have your Tech Pack.\n- We offer premium finishes such as anti-pilling, anti-shrink, wrinkle-resistant, and moisture-wicking treatments.\n- Embroidery, silicone logos, woven labels, custom packaging, and luxury gift boxes are services we can provide.\n- We do not arrange factory visits at this initial stage. Before any visits can be considered, we need to receive and evaluate your project details, including Tech Packs and other specifications.\n- We can manufacture garments based on your original designs, provided you supply the Tech Packs, design specifications, measurements, and branding. We ensure exclusivity to your brand.\n- Regarding NDAs, we do not send or sign NDAs at this initial stage. Once our team reviews your project details, we can proceed with sending an NDA if necessary.\n\nFor your luxury brand considerations:\n- We maintain strict confidentiality and do not share designs with other clients.\n- Custom hardware, buttons, zippers, embroidery, prints, and exclusive fabrics can be developed specifically for your brand.\n- Sample revisions are possible before mass production, allowing for changes.\n- We can assist in developing different fabric weights for seasonal collections.\n\nPlease let me know if you have any further questions or when you have your Tech Packs ready. Once we have all the necessary details, our technical team will review your project and guide you on the next steps.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nBest regards.",
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            "content": "Dear Matilde,\n\nThank you very much for your detailed reply. I appreciate the information\nand I am excited about the possibility of working together.\n\nBefore preparing my Tech Packs, I would like to learn more about your\nmanufacturing capabilities so I can better understand how we can develop my\ncollection.\n\nWould it be possible for you to send me:\n\n\u2022 Your latest product catalogue or lookbook\n\n\u2022 Images of garments you have previously manufactured (especially premium\nwomen's basics, loungewear, knitwear, hoodies, T-shirts, trousers and\ndresses)\n\n\u2022 Examples of different fabrics and fabric finishes\n\n\u2022 Photos of your embroidery, woven labels, silicone logos, packaging and\nluxury gift boxes\n\n\u2022 Examples of your premium garment quality and stitching\n\nI would also appreciate if you could provide an approximate price range for\nproducts such as:\n\n   - Premium cotton T-shirts\n   - Hoodies\n   - Sweatshirts\n   - Wide-leg trousers\n   - Lounge sets\n   - Dresses\n\nFor example, a quotation based on *100, 200 and 300 pieces per style* would\nbe very helpful for my business planning.\n\nI would also like to know:\n\n   - The estimated sample cost per product\n   - Approximate production lead time\n   - Shipping options to Iraq\n   - Whether you have any ready fabric swatches that you could send or show\n   digitally.\n\nAs this will be my first collection, I want to ensure I choose the right\nfabrics, finishes and construction before preparing the final Tech Packs.\n\nalso when can i send you my own designs so you can give me an estimate fee\nplease.\n\nThank you again, and I look forward to your reply.\n\nKind regards,\n\nLalan Azeez\n\nOn Fri, Jul 10, 2026 at 3:31\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Lalan Azeez,\n>\n> Thank you for providing more details about your brand and the products you\n> wish to develop. It's great to hear about your plans for LYA, and we're\n> excited to potentially work with you.\n>\n> Regarding your questions:\n>\n> - We can work with a variety of fabrics, including Supima cotton, organic\n> cotton, TENCEL\u2122 Lyocell, Modal, Cashmere, and Merino wool. However,\n> specific fabric availability and sourcing, especially for sustainable\n> options with GOTS or OEKO-TEX certification, will be confirmed by our\n> technical team once we have your Tech Pack.\n> - We offer premium finishes such as anti-pilling, anti-shrink,\n> wrinkle-resistant, and moisture-wicking treatments.\n> - Embroidery, silicone logos, woven labels, custom packaging, and luxury\n> gift boxes are services we can provide.\n> - We do not arrange factory visits at this initial stage. Before any\n> visits can be considered, we need to receive and evaluate your project\n> details, including Tech Packs and other specifications.\n> - We can manufacture garments based on your original designs, provided you\n> supply the Tech Packs, design specifications, measurements, and branding.\n> We ensure exclusivity to your brand.\n> - Regarding NDAs, we do not send or sign NDAs at this initial stage. Once\n> our team reviews your project details, we can proceed with sending an NDA\n> if necessary.\n>\n> For your luxury brand considerations:\n> - We maintain strict confidentiality and do not share designs with other\n> clients.\n> - Custom hardware, buttons, zippers, embroidery, prints, and exclusive\n> fabrics can be developed specifically for your brand.\n> - Sample revisions are possible before mass production, allowing for\n> changes.\n> - We can assist in developing different fabric weights for seasonal\n> collections.\n>\n> Please let me know if you have any further questions or when you have your\n> Tech Packs ready. Once we have all the necessary details, our technical\n> team will review your project and guide 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 Lalan Azeez,\n\nThank you for your continued interest and for sharing your enthusiasm about working together. I understand your need to gather more information before finalizing your Tech Packs.\n\nRegarding your requests:\n\n- Unfortunately, we do not provide a product catalogue or lookbook at this stage. Our technical team will be able to share specific examples and details once they review your project.\n- We do not send images of previously manufactured garments or fabric swatches digitally. However, once your project details are reviewed, our team can discuss fabric options and finishes with you.\n- As for pricing, we do not provide price estimates or ranges 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.\n- Sample costs depend on the complexity of each specific design, and our production lead time is approximately 5 months.\n- Shipping is managed on an Ex-Works basis, meaning you would handle the shipping and insurance from our facility.\n\nOnce you have your Tech Packs ready, please send them over, and our technical team will be able to provide a detailed analysis and guide you on the next steps, including any development fees.\n\nIf you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out.\n\nBest regards.",
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            "content": "Hello Matilde,\n\nThank you for the detailed information.\n\nI am interested in working with your company, but a five-month production\nlead time may be too long for my launch schedule.\n\nCould you please confirm whether you offer an expedited or priority\nproduction service for an additional fee? I would also like to know:\n\n   - The approximate sample-development time\n   - Whether production could be completed sooner if I begin with only one\n   or two styles\n   - Your minimum order quantity per style and colour\n   - Whether you can recommend a shipping company that can collect the\n   order from your facility and deliver it to Sulaymaniyah, Iraq\n\nI will prepare my tech packs, but I need to understand whether an earlier\nproduction date may be possible before proceeding.\n\nBest regards,\n*Lalan Azeez*\n\nOn Fri, Jul 10, 2026 at 3:37\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Lalan Azeez,\n>\n> Thank you for your continued interest and for sharing your enthusiasm\n> about working together. I understand your need to gather more information\n> before finalizing your Tech Packs.\n>\n> Regarding your requests:\n>\n> - Unfortunately, we do not provide a product catalogue or lookbook at this\n> stage. Our technical team will be able to share specific examples and\n> details once they review your project.\n> - We do not send images of previously manufactured garments or fabric\n> swatches digitally. However, once your project details are reviewed, our\n> team can discuss fabric options and finishes with you.\n> - As for pricing, we do not provide price estimates or ranges 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> - Sample costs depend on the complexity of each specific design, and our\n> production lead time is approximately 5 months.\n> - Shipping is managed on an Ex-Works basis, meaning you would handle the\n> shipping and insurance from our facility.\n>\n> Once you have your Tech Packs ready, please send them over, and our\n> technical team will be able to provide a detailed analysis and guide you on\n> the next steps, including any development fees.\n>\n> If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach\n> out.\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 Lalan Azeez,\n\nThank you for your understanding and interest in working with us. Regarding your questions:\n\n- We do not offer expedited or priority production services. Our production lead time is approximately 5 months, which is necessary to maintain the high standards of Portuguese textile production.\n- Sample development typically takes 6-8 weeks.\n- Starting with one or two styles does not reduce the overall production timeline, as the process involves several stages that require careful attention to detail.\n- Our minimum order quantity is 200\u2013300 units per style, with a minimum of 100 units per color. For T-shirts, hoodies, shorts, and sweatpants, the minimum is strictly 200 units per style.\n- We do not recommend specific shipping companies. Shipping is managed on an Ex-Works basis, so you would need to arrange for collection and delivery with a shipping company of your choice.\n\nIf you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out. Once you have your Tech Packs ready, our technical team will be able to provide a detailed analysis and guide you on the next steps.\n\nBest regards.",
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