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            "content": "Good morning\n\nWe are getting in touch from the UK. We're very interested in working with\nPortugal Textile on a hammam towel and swimwear collection.\n\nWe are setting up a retail brand aimed at sauna goers and wildswimmers -\nall non-toxic and non-plastic.\n\nWe've attached our initial tech pack and would love to setup a call to\ndiscuss further details.\n\nTo support Hotkin in meeting our sustainability commitments from day one,\nwe have engaged a dedicated sustainability consultant who will be working\nclosely with us throughout the partnership. Their role will be to ensure\nthat all materials, production processes, and supply chain practices align\nwith our sustainability requirements from the outset.\n\nWe look forward to hearing from you.\n\nKind regards\nHeather and Susie\n\n\n\n*Heather SharpeCo-founder, Hotkin*\nP: +44 (0)7590831176  |  E: hello@hotkin.co  |  Instagram\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (Hotkin_x_Portugal_Textile_69bd2d625da94.pdf). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Heather and Susie,\n\nThank you for contacting us and for sending your tech pack. It is wonderful to hear about your brand, Hotkin, and its focus on sustainability. We hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, which guarantees our commitment to environmentally and socially responsible production.\n\nTo provide you with an accurate analysis for your project, I need the following details:\n\n1.  **Quantities**: What is the quantity you are planning to produce per style and color for the hammam towels and swimwear?\n2.  **Timeline**: What is your desired delivery date?\n3.  **Target Price**: What is your target production price per style, indicated separately for each style?\n\nOnce I have these details, I can better assess your project.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde\n\nThanks for getting back to us so quickly and for confirming your GOTS\ncertification, that's great news.\n\nWill get back to you asap.\n\nThanks so much\n\nHeather and Susie\n\nOn Fri, 20 Mar 2026 at 11:20, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Heather and Susie,\n>\n> Thank you for contacting us and for sending your tech pack. It is\n> wonderful to hear about your brand, Hotkin, and its focus on\n> sustainability. We hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)\n> certification, which guarantees our commitment to environmentally and\n> socially responsible production.\n>\n> To provide you with an accurate analysis for your project, I need the\n> following details:\n>\n> 1. *Quantities*: What is the quantity you are planning to produce per\n> style and color for the hammam towels and swimwear?\n> 2. *Timeline*: What is your desired delivery date?\n> 3. *Target Price*: What is your target production price per style,\n> indicated separately for each style?\n>\n> Once I have these details, I can better assess your project.\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>\n\n\n-- \n\n*Heather SharpeCo-founder, Hotkin*\nP: +44 (0)7590831176  |  E: hello@hotkin.co  |  Instagram",
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            "content": "Hello Heather and Susie,\n\nThank you for the update. I look forward to receiving the details from you.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde\n\nI've updated the tech pack for the towels. We've decided to prioritise the\ntowels to begin with.\n\n*01A. Hammam Towel & 01B. Matching Towel Bag - Please cost as single SKU*\n*Please note: We are have changed this to double layer*\nQuantity: 100\nTarget Landed Cost for towel and bag (UK): =C2=A311\n\n*02A. Sauna Sit Towel & 02B. Matching Towel Bag (colourway 1) - Please cost\nas single SKU*\nQuantity: 100\nTarget Landed Cost for towel and bag (UK): =C2=A39\n\n*03A. Sauna Sit Towel & 03B. Matching Towel Bag (colourway 2) - Please cost\nas single SKU*\nQuantity: 100\nTarget Landed Cost for towel and bag (UK): =C2=A39\n\nWe appreciate these are quite low MOQ's but we are planning on scaling this\nup fairly quickly along with the swimwear development.\n\n*Delivery timings:* July 2026\n\n*A question on swimwear: *\nDo you manufacture any swimwear in adaptive fits *(one or two sizes fit\nall) *such as hunza g \/ you swim \/ Pepper Valley but using natural fibres\nand non-toxic dyes only?\n\nPlease let me know if you have any further questions.\n\nMany thanks\nHeather\n\n\nOn Fri, 20 Mar 2026 at 11:43, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Heather and Susie,\n>\n> Thank you for the update. I look forward to receiving the details from yo=\nu.\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>\n\n\n--=20\n\n*Heather SharpeCo-founder, Hotkin*\nP: +44 (0)7590831176  |  E: hello@hotkin.co  |  Instagram\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (Hotkin_x_Portugal_Textile_69c56162060f0.pdf). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Heather,\n\nThank you for sending the updated tech pack and the detailed information. I have received the files.\n\nRegarding your desired delivery date of July, I need to let you know that our standard production cycle takes a minimum of 5 months. This timeframe is necessary to ensure the high quality that Portuguese manufacturing is known for. Additionally, our factories close for several weeks in August for the summer holidays.\n\nGiven this, the earliest feasible delivery date for your order would be September 2026.\n\nI also see your target prices are noted as \"landed cost\". Please note that all our quotations are based on Ex-Works (EXW) terms, which means the shipping costs and duties from our factory in Portugal to the UK are not included.\n\nIn response to your question about swimwear, yes, we can produce swimwear collections. The minimum order quantity for swimwear is 200 units per style.\n\nCould you let me know if a delivery date of September 2026 would work for your launch?",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde\n\nThat's totally understandable regarding production timings. September would\nbe fine for us. We would rather push out the launch date if this means\ngetting materials and quality right from the outset.\n\nCould you please also provide timings and costs for sampling.\n\nThanks\nHeather\n\n\nOn Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 16:40, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Heather,\n>\n> Thank you for sending the updated tech pack and the detailed information.\n> I have received the files.\n>\n> Regarding your desired delivery date of July, I need to let you know that\n> our standard production cycle takes a minimum of 5 months. This timeframe\n> is necessary to ensure the high quality that Portuguese manufacturing is\n> known for. Additionally, our factories close for several weeks in August\n> for the summer holidays.\n>\n> Given this, the earliest feasible delivery date for your order would be\n> September 2026.\n>\n> I also see your target prices are noted as \"landed cost\". Please note that\n> all our quotations are based on Ex-Works (EXW) terms, which means the\n> shipping costs and duties from our factory in Portugal to the UK are not\n> included.\n>\n> In response to your question about swimwear, yes, we can produce swimwear\n> collections. The minimum order quantity for swimwear is 200 units per style.\n>\n> Could you let me know if a delivery date of September 2026 would work for\n> your launch?\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>\n\n\n-- \n\n*Heather SharpeCo-founder, Hotkin*\nP: +44 (0)7590831176  |  E: hello@hotkin.co  |  Instagram",
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            "content": "Hello Heather,\n\nThank you for your understanding regarding the production timeline.\n\nBefore I forward your project to our technical team for a formal quote, which will include the specific development and sampling costs you asked about, I need to confirm you agree with our standard financial and operational terms:\n\n*   **Development Fees**: Costs depend on style (includes prototyping, sourcing, patterns, QC).\n*   **Prints and embroideries**: Please note that there is an additional initial cost for setting up local and digital prints, all-overs and embroideries.\n*   **Sample Cost**: Charged at 2x (DOUBLE) the production price (e.g., if production is \u20ac20, sample is \u20ac40).\n*   **Payment Terms**: 50% Advance \/ 50% Before Shipping (for both development and production).\n*   **Shipping**: Ex-Works (Client manages\/pays shipping & insurance).\n*   **Adjustments**: Can only be made after placing final order.\n\nDo you agree to proceed under these terms?",
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            "content": "Thank you Matilde. Can you confirm what is meant by *Adjustments?*\n\nOn Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 17:07, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Heather,\n>\n> Thank you for your understanding regarding the production timeline.\n>\n> Before I forward your project to our technical team for a formal quote,\n> which will include the specific development and sampling costs you asked\n> about, I need to confirm you agree with our standard financial and\n> operational terms:\n>\n>\n> * Development Fees: Costs depend on style (includes prototyping, sourcing,\n> patterns, QC). * *Prints and embroideries*: Please note that there is an\n> additional initial cost for setting up local and digital prints, all-overs\n> and embroideries.\n>\n> * Sample Cost: Charged at 2x (DOUBLE) the production price (e.g., if\n> production is \u20ac20, sample is \u20ac40). * *Payment Terms*: 50% Advance \/ 50%\n> Before Shipping (for both development and production).\n>\n> * Shipping: Ex-Works (Client manages\/pays shipping & insurance). *\n> *Adjustments*: Can only be made after placing final order.\n>\n> Do you agree to proceed under these terms?\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>\n\n\n-- \n\n*Heather SharpeCo-founder, Hotkin*\nP: +44 (0)7590831176  |  E: hello@hotkin.co  |  Instagram",
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            "content": "Hello Heather,\n\nThat is a very good question.\n\n\"Adjustments\" refers to any modifications or changes you might want to make to the prototype sample after you receive and review it. For example, changes to the fit, measurements, or small details.\n\nOur policy means that we create the initial sample based on your tech pack. If you require any changes to that sample, we note them down, and these adjustments are then applied to the final pre-production samples once the bulk production order has been formally placed.\n\nI hope that clarifies it. With this explanation, do you agree to proceed under the full terms?",
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            "content": "Thanks Matilde. All agreed.\n\nJust so you're aware, the patterns and colours in the tech are not at all\nfinal. We'll stick with 3 colours per product but will provide final\nartwork before sampling.\n\nThanks\nHeather\n\nOn Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 17:10, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Heather,\n>\n> That is a very good question.\n>\n> \"Adjustments\" refers to any modifications or changes you might want to\n> make to the prototype sample after you receive and review it. For example,\n> changes to the fit, measurements, or small details.\n>\n> Our policy means that we create the initial sample based on your tech\n> pack. If you require any changes to that sample, we note them down, and\n> these adjustments are then applied to the final pre-production samples once\n> the bulk production order has been formally placed.\n>\n> I hope that clarifies it. With this explanation, do you agree to proceed\n> under the full terms?\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>\n\n\n-- \n\n*Heather SharpeCo-founder, Hotkin*\nP: +44 (0)7590831176  |  E: hello@hotkin.co  |  Instagram",
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            "content": "Perfect! I have added your project to our system. Our technical team will review your request and we will contact you shortly via email with the next steps. Thank you for choosing Portugal Textile.",
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        "brand_name": "Hotkin",
        "brand_type": "Start up",
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        "client_name": "Heather and Susie",
        "country": "UK",
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        "price": "Hammam Towel & Bag: \u00a311 (Landed Cost); Sauna Sit Towel & Bag: \u00a39 (Landed Cost)",
        "product": "Hammam towels, towel bags, swimwear",
        "quantity": "Hammam Towel & Bag: 100 units; Sauna Sit Towel & Bag (Colourway 1): 100 units; Sauna Sit Towel & Bag (Colourway 2): 100 units",
        "requests": "Client provided tech packs. Prioritizing towels first. Questioned about adaptive fit swimwear from natural fibres.",
        "terms_accepted": "YES",
        "timeline": "September 2026"
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