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            "content": "Dear Portugal Textile team,\n\nI hope you are well.\n\nMy name is Elliida, and I am the founder of Nordic Studios a premium\nPilates and wellness concept with studios in Europe and Morocco.\n\nWe are currently exploring the development of our own activewear collection\nunder the Nordic Studios brand. The concept will focus on elevated Pilates\nand studio wear \u2014 combining a refined, timeless aesthetic with exceptional\nfit\/ sculpting, comfort and quality.\n\nAs we are looking to produce the collection in Portugal, I would love to\nlearn more about your manufacturing and product development process of non\ntoxic fabrics and explore whether you could be a suitable partner for us.\n\nAt this stage, we are particularly interested in understanding:\n\n   - How you work with new brands from the initial design\/concept through\n   to sampling and production\n   - Whether you offer pattern development and technical design\n   - How the first samples are developed and how many revisions are possible\n   - Your available fabrics and sourcing options, particularly certified\n   and skin-safe materials\n   - Minimum order quantities\n   - Sampling and production costs\n   - Typical timelines from initial development to production\n   - Your quality control and testing processes\n   - Possible visit in your manufacturing\n\nPlease let me know who would be the best person to speak with regarding\nproduct development and manufacturing.\n\nI look forward to hearing from you.\n\nWarm regards\n\n*Nordic Balance Studios*\n\n*Elliida Veikkola | **Founder & Managing Director*\n\n*p. +358 400250140*\nInstagram: @nordicbalancestudios",
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            "content": "Hello Elliida,\n\nThank you for reaching out to us and for your interest in developing your activewear collection with Portugal Textile. We would be delighted to explore the possibility of partnering with Nordic Studios.\n\nTo provide you with accurate information and guidance, I need to gather some specific details about your project:\n\n1. **Product Category:** Could you please confirm the specific types of activewear products you are looking to develop (e.g., leggings, sports bras, tops)?\n\n2. **Design Assets:** Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample for the activewear collection you wish to produce?\n\n3. **Quantities:** What is the total quantity you intend to produce, and how many styles are you planning to create?\n\n4. **Desired Delivery Date:** What is your desired delivery date for the collection?\n\n5. **Target Price:** What is your maximum target production price per style?\n\nRegarding your questions about our process, we work closely with new brands from the initial concept through to sampling and production. However, please note that we do not offer pattern development or technical design services. Our focus is on manufacturing based on provided designs and specifications.\n\nFor fabric sourcing, we hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, ensuring our commitment to environmentally and socially responsible production. We can discuss available certified and skin-safe materials once we have more details about your project.\n\nPlease provide the requested information, and I will be able to guide you further on the next steps.\n\nWarm regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for your quick response and for explaining your process.\n\nTo give you a clearer idea of what we are looking to develop, we would like\nto start with a small capsule collection that is specifically designed for\nPilates and studio movement, but is also elevated and versatile enough to\nbe worn in everyday life.\n*Initial Product Category*\n\nFor the first collection, we are currently considering:\n\n*1. High-waisted sculpting leggings*\nThis would be one of our key pieces. We are looking for a very flattering,\nbody-sculpting fit with a high waist, excellent shape retention and enough\nsupport for Pilates, while still being extremely comfortable for everyday\nwear.\n\n*2. Supportive Pilates tops \u2014 two variations*\n\n   - A smaller, more minimal crop top\n   - A slightly longer supportive top that covers the belly button\n\nBoth should provide good support while maintaining a very elegant and\nfeminine aesthetic.\n\n*3. Lightweight studio jacket*\nA minimal, lightweight jacket that can be worn before and after Pilates,\nbut also as an everyday piece.\n\nWe want to expand the collection with additional pieces later, but we would\nlike to start with these core styles and develop them very carefully.\n*Design Direction*\n\nThe overall aesthetic will be *minimal, refined and timeless*, with neutral\nand sophisticated colours as we are targeting women in their + 30s.\n\nThe idea is to create pieces that are technically suitable for Pilates but\ndon\u2019t look like traditional gymwear. We want our clients to be able to wear\nthem to the studio, but also continue wearing them throughout the day.\n\nI have already been developing some initial visual concepts myself with our\nstudio graphic designer. I don\u2019t have final technical design assets or Tech\nPacks yet, but I have created draft visual references and images showing\nhow I envision the garments looking.\n\nI would be very happy to send these to you if they would be useful for your\nteam to understand the direction.\n*Materials & Skin Safety*\n\nThis is one of the most important aspects of the project for us.\n\nWe are particularly interested in *high-quality, skin-friendly materials*\nthat are suitable for prolonged skin contact and movement, with strong\nchemical-safety credentials. We also want to be thoughtful about fibre\nshedding\/microfibre release and the overall environmental impact of the\nmaterials we choose.\n\nFor this reason, we would be very interested in seeing the certified fabric\noptions you currently work with, particularly GOTS-certified materials and\nany other suitable options you would recommend for premium Pilates garments.\n\nWe are looking for a fabric that combines:\n\n   - A very soft and luxurious hand feel\n   - Excellent stretch and recovery\n   - Good shape retention\n   - Breathability\n   - Opacity\n   - A flattering sculpting effect\n   - Durability and resistance to pilling\n   - Suitability for prolonged skin contact\n\n*Quantities & Timeline*\n\nFor the initial collection, we are currently considering approximately\n4-6 *styles\noverall*, with an initial production of approximately *100 pieces per style*,\nsubject to your MOQ requirements.\n\nOur target would be to develop the first samples during Q4 2026, with an\ninitial launch planned for Q1 2027.\n\nAs we are still at the development stage, we would also appreciate your\nguidance regarding the most suitable production quantities and fabrics for\na first collection.\n\nSince you mentioned that pattern development and technical design are not\npart of your services, could you please let me know whether you are able to\nrecommend a technical designer\/pattern maker in Portugal that you regularly\nwork with?\n\nAlternatively, if we provide you with our visual concepts and references,\ncould you let us know exactly what specifications you would need from us\nbefore you could begin sampling?\n\nThank you again.\n\nWarm regards,\n\n\n*Nordic Balance Studios*\n\n*Elliida Veikkola | **Founder & Managing Director*\n\n*p. +358 400250140*\nInstagram: @nordicbalancestudios\n\n\nOn Tue 25. Aug 2026 at 19.38, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Elliida,\n>\n> Thank you for reaching out to us and for your interest in developing your\n> activewear collection with Portugal Textile. We would be delighted to\n> explore the possibility of partnering with Nordic Studios.\n>\n> To provide you with accurate information and guidance, I need to gather\n> some specific details about your project:\n>\n> 1. *Product Category:* Could you please confirm the specific types of\n> activewear products you are looking to develop (e.g., leggings, sports\n> bras, tops)?\n>\n> 2. *Design Assets:* Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample for the\n> activewear collection you wish to produce?\n>\n> 3. *Quantities:* What is the total quantity you intend to produce, and\n> how many styles are you planning to create?\n>\n> 4. *Desired Delivery Date:* What is your desired delivery date for the\n> collection?\n>\n> 5. *Target Price:* What is your maximum target production price per style?\n>\n> Regarding your questions about our process, we work closely with new\n> brands from the initial concept through to sampling and production.\n> However, please note that we do not offer pattern development or technical\n> design services. Our focus is on manufacturing based on provided designs\n> and specifications.\n>\n> For fabric sourcing, we hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)\n> certification, ensuring our commitment to environmentally and socially\n> responsible production. We can discuss available certified and skin-safe\n> materials once we have more details about your project.\n>\n> Please provide the requested information, and I will be able to guide you\n> further on the next steps.\n>\n> Warm regards,\n>\n> Matilde Azevedo\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 Elliida,\n\nThank you for providing more details about your project. Your vision for a Pilates and studio movement capsule collection sounds exciting, and we would be happy to assist you in bringing it to life.\n\nTo proceed, I need to address a few key points:\n\n1. **Design Assets:** Since you currently have draft visual references and images but not final Tech Packs, we can work with a Physical Sample if you have one. Alternatively, if you can provide detailed visual concepts, we can guide you on the specific specifications needed for sampling.\n\n2. **Quantities:** Our minimum order quantity for activewear is 200 units per style. Since you mentioned an initial production of approximately 100 pieces per style, could you confirm if you are able to meet the minimum requirement of 200 units per style?\n\n3. **Timeline:** Developing the first samples during Q4 2026 with a launch in Q1 2027 is feasible. However, please note that our production timeline requires a minimum of 5 full calendar months from the current date, and additional time may be needed due to factory closures in December.\n\n4. **Target Price:** Could you please provide your maximum target production price per style? This will help us evaluate the project alignment.\n\nRegarding your request for a technical designer or pattern maker, we do not provide recommendations for external services. However, if you provide us with your visual concepts and references, we can inform you of the exact specifications needed before sampling.\n\nPlease let me know if you can adjust the quantities to meet our MOQ and provide your target price per style. Once we have this information, we can proceed with the next steps.\n\nWarm regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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