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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for clarifying your development process.\n\nI completely understand that sampling with your team is part of the complete \ndevelopment and production process rather than offered as a separate \nservice.\n\nAt this stage, HIJE is still in Prototype 01 development and technical \nevaluation. I am currently evaluating construction methods, fabrics, fit and \nperformance through physical sampling before making a final bulk-production \ncommitment.\n\nBecause of that, I don\u2019t think I am ready to commit to the complete \nproduction process just yet.\n\nI have been very impressed with our communication and remain interested in \npotentially working with your team once the ZANA 01 construction and \ntechnical specifications are further developed.\n\nI would therefore prefer to keep the conversation open and reconnect once \nPrototype 01 has progressed and we are closer to making our final production \ndecision.\n\nThank you again for your time and for reviewing the project so carefully.\n\nBest regards,\nAlba\nFounder, HIJE",
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            "content": "Hello Alba,\n\nThank you for your thoughtful message and for considering us for your future production needs. I completely understand your current focus on prototype development and technical evaluation. Please feel free to reach out whenever you're ready to move forward with the production process. We look forward to the possibility of working together on the ZANA 01 project.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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                "content": "Hello Portugal Textile Team,\n\nMy name is Alba, and I\u2019m the founder of HIJE, a new premium women\u2019s performance-wear brand based in the United States.\n\nWe are beginning development of our first collection, ZANA 01, and I\u2019m reaching out because we are looking for a manufacturing partner with strong product-development, pattern-making, performance-fabric, and fit capabilities \u2014 rather than a private-label solution.\n\nOur first capsule consists of:\n\n\u2022 ZANA 01 Sculpt Performance Legging\n\u2022 ZANA 01 Sculpt Bra\n\nHIJE\u2019s design philosophy is centered around sculptural design, second-skin feel, and feminine performance.\n\nFor the legging, we are looking for an exceptionally soft, matte performance fabric with four-way stretch, medium compression, excellent recovery, squat-proof opacity, and moisture management.\n\nVisually, the garment should remain extremely clean and smooth. We want subtle tone-on-tone architectural shaping lines, but they should enhance the body without making the construction visually obvious.\n\nWe do not want obvious ribbing, perforated contour zones, heavy visible seams, or an exaggerated scrunch effect.\n\nFor the Sculpt Bra, we are developing a feminine front with a more architectural supportive back. An important requirement is permanently integrated bust shaping\/support rather than loose removable pads. We would like to explore molded, bonded, spacer, sewn-in, or other premium fixed-cup\/support solutions that remain visually smooth from the exterior and perform well through repeated washing.\n\nI\u2019ve attached our current ZANA 01 Product Development Brief and Visual Reference so your development team can better understand the direction.\n\nWe would particularly value your technical recommendation regarding the best construction method to achieve the smooth, seamless-looking appearance shown in our references while maintaining the subtle sculptural lines.\n\nCould you please advise on:\n\n\u2022 Your recommended construction approach\n\u2022 Suitable premium matte nylon\/polyamide-elastane fabrics\n\u2022 Availability of fabric swatches\n\u2022 Fixed\/integrated bra support capabilities\n\u2022 Custom pattern development and grading\n\u2022 MOQ per style\/color\n\u2022 Sample development cost and lead time\n\u2022 Sample revision process\n\u2022 Approximate production pricing at relevant quantities\n\u2022 Custom color development and MOQ\n\u2022 Bulk production lead time\n\u2022 Shipping\/export experience to the United States\n\u2022 Whether HIJE\u2019s custom patterns and technical designs remain exclusive to our brand\n\nQuality, fit, fabric feel, and product development are our priorities. We are not looking for the lowest-cost production option.\n\nI would love to hear your thoughts after reviewing the attached materials and determine whether HIJE would be a good fit for your development team.\n\nBest,\n\nAlba\nFounder\nHIJE\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (HIJE_ZANA_01_Product_Development_Brief_6a872da99465e.pdf, HIJE_ZANA_01_Visual_Reference_6a872da9968a4.pdf). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$",
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                "content": "Hello Alba,\n\nThank you for reaching out and providing the detailed information about your brand, HIJE, and the ZANA 01 collection. I have received your Product Development Brief and Visual Reference, which will be very helpful for our technical team.\n\nTo proceed with evaluating your project, I need to gather a few more details:\n\n1. **Quantities**: Could you please specify the total quantity you are looking to produce and how many styles you intend to create? This will help us ensure we meet the minimum order quantities required for production.\n\n2. **Target Price**: What is your target production price per style? This information is crucial for our team to assess the feasibility of your project.\n\n3. **Timeline**: What is your desired delivery date for the collection?\n\nOnce I have these details, I can better assess your project and guide you on the next steps. Please note that our technical team will review your requirements and provide insights on the construction approach, fabric options, and other technical aspects. \n\nThank you, and I look forward to your response.\n\nBest regards.",
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                "content": "Hi Matilde,\nThank you for getting back to me so quickly. I\u2019m happy to provide some additional information.\nFor our initial launch, we are planning to begin with two styles:\n\u2022 ZANA 01 Sculpt Performance Legging\n\u2022 ZANA 01 Sculpt Bra\nFor the first production, I would like to keep the quantities relatively controlled while we establish fit, gather customer feedback, and validate demand.\nAt this stage, I am considering approximately 100\u2013150 units per style per color, depending on your MOQ structure and recommendations. Our initial color direction includes Matte Black, Espresso, and Graphite, although I am open to beginning with fewer colors if that makes more sense for the first production run.\nRegarding target price, I don\u2019t want to compromise the fabric, fit, or construction by setting an artificial price before your technical team has evaluated the designs.\nHIJE is intended to sit in the premium activewear market, and I am prioritizing exceptional fabric hand feel, fit, durability, and construction over achieving the lowest possible production cost.\nI would therefore prefer to understand what you believe is realistically required to manufacture the ZANA 01 pieces to the quality described in our brief. If possible, it would be helpful to receive estimated production pricing at a few quantity levels so I can evaluate the relationship between volume and cost.\nFor timeline, I am not looking to rush the development process. My priority is getting the product right.\nIdeally, I would like to move into fabric selection and first prototypes as soon as we determine that the project is a good fit, followed by fit revisions and wear\/performance testing. I am currently targeting a Spring 2027 launch, but I am open to your recommendation on a realistic development and production schedule based on the sampling process.\nI would also be happy to begin with fabric swatches before prototype development, particularly for the matte, ultra-soft nylon\/polyamide-elastane qualities described in the brief.\nPlease let me know if this provides enough information for your technical team to begin evaluating the project.\nI\u2019m looking forward to hearing their thoughts on the construction, fabric options, and integrated bra-support solution.\nBest,\nAlba\nFounder, HIJEOn Aug 20, 2026, at 12:39, Matilde Azevedo <info@portugaltextile.com> wrote:\ufeffHello Alba,\n\nThank you for reaching out and providing the detailed information about your brand, HIJE, and the ZANA 01 collection. I have received your Product Development Brief and Visual Reference, which will be very helpful for our technical team.\n\nTo proceed with evaluating your project, I need to gather a few more details:\n\n1. Quantities: Could you please specify the total quantity you are looking to produce and how many styles you intend to create? This will help us ensure we meet the minimum order quantities required for production.\n\n2. Target Price: What is your target production price per style? This information is crucial for our team to assess the feasibility of your project.\n\n3. Timeline: What is your desired delivery date for the collection?\n\nOnce I have these details, I can better assess your project and guide you on the next steps. Please note that our technical team will review your requirements and provide insights on the construction approach, fabric options, and other technical aspects. \n\nThank you, and I look forward to your response.\n\nBest regards.\n    \n        Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n        Matilde Azevedo\n        Commercial Assistant\n        \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 do Conde",
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                "content": "Hello Alba,\n\nThank you for providing the additional details about your project. I understand your focus on quality and the premium positioning of HIJE in the activewear market.\n\nRegarding the quantities, our minimum order quantity for general clothing is 200\u2013300 units per style. Unfortunately, the quantities you mentioned (100\u2013150 units per style) are below our minimums. Would you be able to adjust your order to meet the minimum of 200 units per style?\n\nAs for the target price, I understand your approach to prioritize quality over cost. However, to proceed, I still specifically need your exact target production price per style. This information is essential for our technical team to evaluate the project.\n\nYour timeline for a Spring 2027 launch is feasible, and we can certainly work towards that goal. Once we have all the necessary details, our technical team will review your project and provide insights on the construction, fabric options, and integrated bra-support solutions.\n\nPlease let me know if you can adjust the quantities to meet our minimums and provide your target price. Once we have this information, we can move forward with the evaluation.\n\nThank you, and I look forward to your response.\n\nBest regards.",
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                "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you \u2014 that is helpful.\n\nYes, I would be open to adjusting the initial production quantity to meet your minimum of 200 units per style, provided the technical development, fabric quality, fit, and final costing are aligned with what we are trying to achieve.\n\nBefore confirming quantities, could you please clarify whether the 200\u2013300 unit MOQ is per style in total, with the quantity able to be divided across colors and sizes, or whether the MOQ applies per style per color?\n\nFor the initial production-price target, based on the premium quality and technical requirements outlined in our development brief, I would currently like to target approximately:\n\n\u2022 ZANA 01 Sculpt Performance Legging: \u20ac25\u2013\u20ac35 per unit\n\u2022 ZANA 01 Sculpt Bra: \u20ac20\u2013\u20ac30 per unit\n\nThese are initial ex-factory target ranges rather than hard cost ceilings. I would not want the team to compromise the fabric, construction, fit, or integrated bra-support solution simply to reach the lower end of the range.\n\nIf your technical team determines that achieving the product as designed requires a higher production cost, I would prefer to understand that recommendation and the reason behind it so we can evaluate the product and commercial implications together.\n\nMy priority is to first understand what it realistically costs to produce ZANA 01 at the quality level we are targeting.\n\nOnce the MOQ structure is clarified and your team has reviewed the target ranges, I would be very interested in moving into fabric swatches and technical evaluation.\n\nThank you again, and I look forward to hearing your team\u2019s feedback.\n\nBest,\n\nAlba\nFounder, HIJEOn Aug 20, 2026, at 12:44, Matilde Azevedo <info@portugaltextile.com> wrote:\ufeffHello Alba,\n\nThank you for providing the additional details about your project. I understand your focus on quality and the premium positioning of HIJE in the activewear market.\n\nRegarding the quantities, our minimum order quantity for general clothing is 200\u2013300 units per style. Unfortunately, the quantities you mentioned (100\u2013150 units per style) are below our minimums. Would you be able to adjust your order to meet the minimum of 200 units per style?\n\nAs for the target price, I understand your approach to prioritize quality over cost. However, to proceed, I still specifically need your exact target production price per style. This information is essential for our technical team to evaluate the project.\n\nYour timeline for a Spring 2027 launch is feasible, and we can certainly work towards that goal. Once we have all the necessary details, our technical team will review your project and provide insights on the construction, fabric options, and integrated bra-support solutions.\n\nPlease let me know if you can adjust the quantities to meet our minimums and provide your target price. Once we have this information, we can move forward with the evaluation.\n\nThank you, and I look forward to your response.\n\nBest regards.\n    \n        Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n        Matilde Azevedo\n        Commercial Assistant\n        \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 do Conde",
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                "content": "Hello Alba,\n\nThank you for your flexibility regarding the quantities and for providing your target price ranges. To clarify, the minimum order quantity of 200\u2013300 units is per style in total, and you can divide this quantity across different colors and sizes.\n\nWith the target price ranges you've provided for the ZANA 01 Sculpt Performance Legging and Sculpt Bra, our technical team will be able to evaluate the feasibility of achieving the quality and specifications you desire.\n\nI will now forward your project details to our technical team for a thorough review. They will analyze your requirements and provide feedback on the construction methods, fabric options, and any other technical aspects necessary to meet your quality standards.\n\nThank you for your patience, and we will get back to you as soon as possible with our team's insights.\n\nBest regards.",
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                "content": "Hi Matilde,\nThank you for the clarification. That MOQ structure works well for our initial launch.\nI appreciate you forwarding the project to your technical team, and I look forward to reviewing their recommendations on the construction, fabrics, and bra-support solution.\nThank you again for your help.\nBest,\nAlbaOn Aug 20, 2026, at 12:50, Matilde Azevedo <info@portugaltextile.com> wrote:\ufeffHello Alba,\n\nThank you for your flexibility regarding the quantities and for providing your target price ranges. To clarify, the minimum order quantity of 200\u2013300 units is per style in total, and you can divide this quantity across different colors and sizes.\n\nWith the target price ranges you've provided for the ZANA 01 Sculpt Performance Legging and Sculpt Bra, our technical team will be able to evaluate the feasibility of achieving the quality and specifications you desire.\n\nI will now forward your project details to our technical team for a thorough review. They will analyze your requirements and provide feedback on the construction methods, fabric options, and any other technical aspects necessary to meet your quality standards.\n\nThank you for your patience, and we will get back to you as soon as possible with our team's insights.\n\nBest regards.\n    \n        Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n        Matilde Azevedo\n        Commercial Assistant\n        \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 do Conde",
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                "content": "Thank you for reaching out and providing this information. Your project and request will now be analyzed in detail by our team, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you.",
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