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            "content": "Dear Portugal Textile,\n\nI hope this email finds you well.\n\nI'm Imran, along with my business partner Assel, are developing a startup\nlifestyle brand focused on wellness, natural living and high-quality\nproducts made from natural materials in the United Arab Emirates.\n\nWe are based in Dubai, where we've seen an increase in consideration and\nconscientiousness for natural options in people's lives.\n\nOur idea is to build this brand and expand within the GCC, Middle East and\nregional countries.\n\nAt the moment we are looking for manufacturing partners that can help us\ndevelop natural products that we can introduce in the market. Our hope is\nto build a long term partnership.\n\nOur initial plan is to sell them to our existing clients through direct\nintroduction and social media where we are building a strong presence.\n\nWith that said, we'd like to inquire about your services and understand\nbetter how we can work together. A few initial questions:\n\n\n   - Do you work with small startups\n   - Is it possible to attain a sample of your products\/linen materials\n   (sample book)\n   - What is your MOQ for a small first order and what pricing do you offer\n   - Do you offer small production runs\n   - What is the production time for samples and small orders\n   - Can you private label our products\n   - Do you ship to UAE and what is the approximate cost\n\nWe'd appreciate your support in our project. If you are free later this\nweek, we'd love to get on a Zoom call and discuss in more detail.\n\n\nWarm Regards,\nImran",
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            "content": "Hello Imran,\n\nThank you for reaching out to us and sharing your exciting plans for your startup lifestyle brand. We are pleased to hear about your focus on wellness and natural living.\n\nTo provide you with accurate information and explore how we can assist you, I need to gather some specific details about your project:\n\n1. **Product Category:** What type of products are you looking to develop? For example, are you interested in clothing, bedding, or accessories?\n\n2. **Design Assets:** Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample for the products you wish to manufacture?\n\n3. **Quantities:** What is the total quantity you are considering for your first order, and how many styles do you intend to create?\n\n4. **Target Price:** What is your maximum target production price per style?\n\nRegarding your questions:\n\n- We do work with startups, and we are committed to supporting new brands.\n- We do not provide sample books or swatches at this stage.\n- Our minimum order quantities (MOQs) vary depending on the product category, so once you specify the product, I can provide more details.\n- We can discuss private labeling once we have more information about your specific needs.\n- Shipping is managed on an Ex-Works basis, meaning you would handle shipping and insurance. We can certainly ship to the UAE, but the cost would depend on the specifics of your order.\n\nPlease note that at this initial stage, we do not schedule Zoom calls. Once we receive all the required details and our technical team approves your project, they will contact you directly to arrange a meeting.\n\nLooking forward to your response with the requested details.\n\nBest regards.",
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            "content": "Dear Portugal Textile,\n\nI hope this email finds you well.\n\nI'm Imran, along with my business partner Assel, are developing a startup\nlifestyle brand focused on wellness, natural living and high-quality\nproducts made from natural materials in the United Arab Emirates.\n\nWe are based in Dubai, where we've seen an increase in consideration and\nconscientiousness for natural options in people's lives.\n\nOur idea is to build this brand and expand within the GCC, Middle East and\nregional countries.\n\nAt the moment we are looking for manufacturing partners that can help us\ndevelop natural products that we can introduce in the market. Our hope is\nto build a long term partnership.\n\nOur initial plan is to sell them to our existing clients through direct\nintroduction and social media where we are building a strong presence.\n\nWith that said, we'd like to inquire about your services and understand\nbetter how we can work together. A few initial questions:\n\n\n   - Do you work with small startups\n   - Is it possible to attain a sample of your products\/linen materials\n   (sample book)\n   - What is your MOQ for a small first order and what pricing do you offer\n   - Do you offer small production runs\n   - What is the production time for samples and small orders\n   - Can you private label our products\n   - Do you ship to UAE and what is the approximate cost\n\nWe'd appreciate your support in our project. If you are free later this\nweek, we'd love to get on a Zoom call and discuss in more detail.\n\n\nWarm Regards,\nImran",
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            "content": "Hello Imran,\n\nThank you for reaching out to us and sharing your exciting plans for your startup lifestyle brand. We are pleased to hear about your focus on wellness and natural living.\n\nTo provide you with accurate information and explore how we can assist you, I need to gather some specific details about your project:\n\n1. **Product Category:** What type of products are you looking to develop? For example, are you interested in clothing, bedding, or accessories?\n\n2. **Design Assets:** Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample for the products you wish to manufacture?\n\n3. **Quantities:** What is the total quantity you are considering for your first order, and how many styles do you intend to create?\n\n4. **Target Price:** What is your maximum target production price per style?\n\nRegarding your questions:\n\n- We do work with startups, and we are committed to supporting new brands.\n- We do not provide sample books or swatches at this stage.\n- Our minimum order quantities (MOQs) vary depending on the product category, so once you specify the product, I can provide more details.\n- We can discuss private labeling once we have more information about your specific needs.\n- Shipping is managed on an Ex-Works basis, meaning you would handle shipping and insurance. We can certainly ship to the UAE, but the cost would depend on the specifics of your order.\n\nPlease note that at this initial stage, we do not schedule Zoom calls. Once we receive all the required details and our technical team approves your project, they will contact you directly to arrange a meeting.\n\nLooking forward to your response with the requested details.\n\nBest regards.",
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            "content": "Dear Matilde,\n\nThank you for your reply and for your questions. We are an early-stage\nstartup, so at this initial stage we would like to start by developing and\ntesting a small number of samples before moving into larger production.\n\n*1. Product Category*\n\nAt the beginning, we would like to focus primarily on natural linen\nbedding, as we believe this is the most suitable product category for our\nfirst launch.\n\nOur initial products would include:\n\n   - 100% linen pillowcases\n   - 100% linen bed sheets\n   - potentially duvet covers and other natural bedding products in the\n   future\n\nWe are also interested in developing a women\u2019s natural underwear collection\nin the future, particularly using linen or other natural and breathable\nfabrics. However, our first priority is linen bedding.\n\n*2. Design Assets*\n\nAt this stage, we do not yet have a complete Tech Pack.\n\nWe are currently in the early product development stage and are looking for\na manufacturing partner who could potentially support us with the\ndevelopment process, including fabric selection, dimensions, product\nspecifications and sample development.\n\nWe have a clear concept and product direction and can provide visual\nreferences, inspiration images and detailed requirements.\n\n*3. Quantities*\n\nInitially, we would like to begin with paid samples and prototypes.\n\nAfter selecting the final designs and testing the products with a small\ngroup of potential customers, we are considering a small first production\norder.\n\nWe would like to understand what is the smallest MOQ you can offer for a\nfirst order.\n\nFor example, we are initially considering approximately 5\u201310 pieces per\nproduct\/style for testing, if this is possible.\n\nWe understand that a custom production run may require a higher MOQ, so we\nwould be very interested to know whether you offer alternative solutions\nfor startups, such as:\n\n   - paid sample development;\n   - very small production runs;\n   - existing product models with custom branding;\n   - private label options.\n\n*4. Target Price*\n\nOur priority is to find the best balance between high quality, natural\nmaterials and competitive pricing.\n\nAs we are still developing our business model and final retail prices, we\nwould appreciate it if you could provide an approximate price range based\non different quantities and MOQ options.\n\nWe are particularly interested in understanding:\n\n   - sample development cost;\n   - MOQ;\n   - approximate production price per pillowcase and bed sheet;\n   - private label and custom label costs;\n   - packaging options;\n   - estimated production lead time;\n   - shipping options and approximate shipping costs to Dubai, UAE.\n\nWe are looking for a long-term manufacturing partner and hope to grow our\nproduction volumes as the brand develops.\n\nThank you again for your time and consideration and do let me know if you\nrequire further details.\n\n\nWarm Regards,\n\nImran\n\n\n\nOn Tue, Sep 8, 2026 at 7:32\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Imran,\n>\n> Thank you for reaching out to us and sharing your exciting plans for your\n> startup lifestyle brand. We are pleased to hear about your focus on\n> wellness and natural living.\n>\n> To provide you with accurate information and explore how we can assist\n> you, I need to gather some specific details about your project:\n>\n> 1. Product Category: What type of products are you looking to develop? For\n> example, are you interested in clothing, bedding, or accessories?\n>\n> 2. Design Assets: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample for the\n> products you wish to manufacture?\n>\n> 3. Quantities: What is the total quantity you are considering for your\n> first order, and how many styles do you intend to create?\n>\n> 4. Target Price: What is your maximum target production price per style?\n>\n> Regarding your questions:\n>\n> - We do work with startups, and we are committed to supporting new brands.\n> - We do not provide sample books or swatches at this stage.\n> - Our minimum order quantities (MOQs) vary depending on the product\n> category, so once you specify the product, I can provide more details.\n> - We can discuss private labeling once we have more information about your\n> specific needs.\n> - Shipping is managed on an Ex-Works basis, meaning you would handle\n> shipping and insurance. We can certainly ship to the UAE, but the cost\n> would depend on the specifics of your order.\n>\n> Please note that at this initial stage, we do not schedule Zoom calls.\n> Once we receive all the required details and our technical team approves\n> your project, they will contact you directly to arrange a meeting.\n>\n> Looking forward to your response with the requested details.\n>\n> Best regards.\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). 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            "content": "Hello Imran,\n\nThank you for providing more details about your project. It's great to hear about your focus on natural linen bedding as your initial product category.\n\nRegarding your inquiries:\n\n1. **Product Category:** We can certainly assist with natural linen bedding, including pillowcases and bed sheets. For future projects, we can also explore women's natural underwear using linen or other natural fabrics.\n\n2. **Design Assets:** While we do not offer design services, we can work with your visual references and detailed requirements to develop samples. However, having a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample is essential for precise production.\n\n3. **Quantities:** Our minimum order quantities for bedding are 500 sqm for solid colours and 1,000 sqm for printed designs. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate quantities as low as 5\u201310 pieces per style for custom production. We do not offer alternative solutions such as very small production runs or existing product models with custom branding at this stage.\n\n4. **Target Price:** We need a specific target production price per style to evaluate the project's viability. Please provide the maximum amount you are willing to work with for each product.\n\nRegarding sample development, the cost depends on the specific product and design complexity. We only develop one sample per style for initial approval. Further samples are only made after the bulk order is placed.\n\nFor shipping, we operate on an Ex-Works basis, and the cost to Dubai would depend on the specifics of your order.\n\nPlease let me know if you can meet the minimum order quantities or if you have any flexibility in your target pricing. Once we have this information, we can proceed further.\n\nBest regards.",
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