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            "content": "Hi Portugal Textile team,\n\nI hope you're well! I'm Dion, co-founder of Alumni Sport, a UK sportswear\nbrand. We're getting ready for our first production run, and your network\nof Portuguese activewear factories looks like a great fit for what we're\nmaking.\n\nTHE PROGRAMME\nNine styles, sold together as one kit, all in black for our first drop. 100\nunits per style, sizes XS to XXL. We plan two drops a year, with larger\nruns as we grow, so we're looking for a long-term partner.\n\n1. Crew sweatshirt: heavyweight cotton loopback, garment dyed and washed,\nchest pocket\n2. Quarter-zip: polyester \/ elastane performance knit\n3. Long-sleeve tee: performance jersey\n4. Short-sleeve tee: performance jersey\n5. Training shorts: lightweight 4-way stretch woven, recycled polyester \/\nelastane\n6. Track pants: nylon diamond ripstop, mesh lining, full-length side zips\n7. Rugby shirt: heavyweight cotton, quartered black and white, collar and\ncuffs\n8. Windbreaker jacket: nylon diamond ripstop with water-repellent finish,\ncontrast hood\n9. Tote bag: waxed crinkle nylon, padded laptop sleeve, debossed patch\n\nOur own logo is embroidered or printed on every garment, and we'd also like\nseveral partner logos added (up to six per garment, in fixed positions)\nbefore shipping.\n\nWHAT WOULD HELP US MOST\n1. Which of the nine pieces your factories can make, including the bag\n2. An indicative price per style at 100 units\n3. Price per partner logo by method (embroidery or print)\n4. Sample cost and lead time\n5. Bulk lead time after sample approval\n6. Delivery to the UK by road, including whether you offer DDP and can\nsupply proof of origin for zero UK duty\n7. Social compliance certification for the factories you'd use\n\nWe have a full tech pack for every style with measurements, fabrics and\nconstruction details, and we'll share it as soon as we know you're\ninterested (under a short NDA). If you'd prefer us to use your \"create my\ncollection\" form as well, just say.\n\nWe're hoping to approve samples in December, so it would be great to hear\nfrom you soon. Happy to jump on a call if that's easier.\n\nThanks so much, and I look forward to hearing from you.\n\nBest wishes,\nDion King\nCo-founder, Alumni Sport Ltd\nalumni@alumnisport.co.uk",
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            "content": "Hello Dion,\n\nThank you for reaching out to us and for your interest in collaborating with our network of Portuguese activewear factories. Your project sounds exciting, and we're keen to explore the possibility of working together.\n\nTo proceed, I need to gather some specific information to ensure we can meet your requirements:\n\n1. **Quantities:** You've mentioned 100 units per style, but our minimum order quantity for general clothing is 200\u2013300 units per style. Would you be able to increase your order to meet this MOQ?\n\n2. **Target Price:** Could you please provide your maximum target production price per style? This will help us evaluate the commercial viability of your project.\n\n3. **Delivery Timeline:** You mentioned hoping to approve samples in December. Please note that our minimum project cycle is at least 5 full calendar months from the current date, considering production and factory closures. Could you confirm your desired delivery timeline?\n\nRegarding your request for an NDA, this is not the point to address that right now. All initial onboarding is coordinated directly through this channel to first evaluate the commercial viability of the project before any formal documentation or team assignment. Your designs and intellectual property are always kept strictly confidential with us by default.\n\nOnce we have the above details, we can better assess your project and guide you on the next steps.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you so much for coming back to us so quickly, and for the clear\nquestions. Here are our answers:\n\n1. Quantities: for our first drop, 100 units per style is fixed. It's a\nlimited, numbered run of 100 kits, so we can't go higher this time. Our\nplan is to grow each drop from there, so 200 to 300 per style is a\nrealistic step for later drops. Could any of your factories work at 100 for\na first order, as the start of an ongoing programme?\n\n2. Pricing: we'd really appreciate seeing your indicative price per style\nat 100 units first. To keep it comparable with our other quotes, could each\nprice include everything to ship the finished garment: our woven and care\nlabels, hangtag, and individual bagging? Once we have your figures, we're\nvery happy to talk through where we need to land.\n\n3. Timeline: we'd need the finished kit delivered to the UK by the start of\nApril 2027, so five months from now works for us as long as we start\nstraight away.\n\nCompletely understood on the NDA, and thank you for confirming everything\nis kept confidential.\n\nIf 100 per style isn't workable this time, no problem at all. We'd love to\nstay in touch for future, larger drops.\n\nBest wishes,\nDion King\nCo-founder, Alumni Sport Ltd\nalumni@alumnisport.co.uk\n\nOn Mon, Oct 19, 2026 08:53 PM, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Dion,\n>\n> Thank you for reaching out to us and for your interest in collaborating\n> with our network of Portuguese activewear factories. Your project sounds\n> exciting, and we're keen to explore the possibility of working together.\n>\n> To proceed, I need to gather some specific information to ensure we can\n> meet your requirements:\n>\n> 1. *Quantities:* You've mentioned 100 units per style, but our minimum\n> order quantity for general clothing is 200\u2013300 units per style. Would you\n> be able to increase your order to meet this MOQ?\n>\n> 2. *Target Price:* Could you please provide your maximum target\n> production price per style? This will help us evaluate the commercial\n> viability of your project.\n>\n> 3. *Delivery Timeline:* You mentioned hoping to approve samples in\n> December. Please note that our minimum project cycle is at least 5 full\n> calendar months from the current date, considering production and factory\n> closures. Could you confirm your desired delivery timeline?\n>\n> Regarding your request for an NDA, this is not the point to address that\n> right now. All initial onboarding is coordinated directly through this\n> channel to first evaluate the commercial viability of the project before\n> any formal documentation or team assignment. Your designs and intellectual\n> property are always kept strictly confidential with us by default.\n>\n> Once we have the above details, we can better assess your project and\n> guide you on the next steps.\n>\n> Looking forward to your response.\n>\n>\n>\n> Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n> [image: Matilde Azevedo]\n> Matilde Azevedo\n> Commercial Assistant\n> +351 915 085 106 \n> info@portugaltextile.com\n> www.portugaltextile.com \n> [image: Facebook]  [image:\n> Instagram]  [image: LinkedIn]\n> \n> [image: GOTS Certified] \n>\n> Portugal Textile - Absolutarget Group\n> Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n> [image: Absolutarget Group]  [image:\n> Portugal Textile]  [image: Portugal\n> Shoes]  [image: Top SME Award]\n>  [image:\n> Export Award]\n> \n>\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (www.portugaltextile.com). Use these for the Brand Website question. Do NOT assume they are Tech Packs unless explicitly stated by the user.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Dion,\n\nThank you for your detailed response and for understanding our processes. Unfortunately, our minimum order quantity for general clothing is strictly 200\u2013300 units per style, and we are unable to accommodate orders of 100 units per style at this time. \n\nI understand that this might not align with your current needs, but we would be delighted to discuss future collaborations as your production volumes increase. Please feel free to reach out when you're ready to meet our MOQ, and we can explore the possibilities of working together.\n\nWishing you the best of luck with your upcoming launch, and we look forward to the opportunity to collaborate in the future.\n\nBest wishes,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you so much for letting us know so quickly, and for being so clear. That's completely understood.\n\nWe'd love to stay in touch. As our drops grow towards 200 to 300 units per style, we'll come back to you, as working with a Portuguese partner is something we're really keen on for the future.\n\nThanks again for your time and your kind wishes for the launch.\n\nBest wishes,\nDion King\nCo-founder, Alumni Sport Ltd\nalumni@alumnisport.co.uk",
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            "content": "Hello Dion,\n\nThank you for your understanding and for considering us for your future production needs. We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with Alumni Sport as your production volumes grow. Please don't hesitate to reach out when you're ready to meet our MOQ, and we'll be here to assist you.\n\nWishing you great success with your upcoming launch and future endeavors.\n\nBest wishes,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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