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            "content": "Hi,\n\nMy name is Marielle van de Rijt, and I am the founder of a new women\u2019s\nunderwear brand based in Amsterdam. We are currently looking for a\nproduction partner in Portugal who can support us with both product\ndevelopment and private label manufacturing.\n\nOur brand focuses on comfortable, well-fitting underwear with a subtle sexy\nelement, designed for women aged approximately 16\u201338 across Europe.\nSustainability and fabric quality are very important to us, and we are\nparticularly interested in working with materials such as modal,\nTENCEL\u2122\/lyocell, or other soft and responsibly sourced fabrics. A delicate\nlace detail may also be included in some designs.\n\nFor our first launch, we are planning:\n\n\u2022 One *hero product* (custom design) that would require development\nsupport, including pattern making, sampling, and production\n\u2022 Additional *basic slips* that could potentially be produced via private\nlabel or adapted from existing styles, using sustainable fabrics and our\nbranding\n\nAt this stage, we are a startup and would like to begin with relatively\nsmall initial quantities, with the intention to scale production as the\nbrand grows.\n\nCould you please let us know:\n\n   1.\n\n   Whether you offer both *custom development* and *private label*production\n   for women\u2019s underwear\n   2.\n\n   If you have experience working with *modal, TENCEL\u2122, or similar\n   sustainable fabrics*\n   3.\n\n   Your approximate *minimum order quantities* for:\n   -\n\n      a custom designed style\n      -\n\n      private label styles\n      4.\n\n   Whether you provide *sampling and design\/technical support*\n   5.\n\n   An indicative *price range per piece* for small initial orders\n   6.\n\n   Your typical *production lead times*\n\nIf possible, I would also appreciate seeing examples of underwear or\nlingerie you have produced.\n\nThank you very much for your time. I would be happy to share more details\nabout the brand and design direction once I know if this could be a good\nfit.\n\nKind regards,\n\nMarielle van de Rijt\n+31610566848",
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            "content": "Hello Marielle,\n\nThank you for contacting us and for considering Portugal for the production of your new underwear brand. It sounds like a wonderful project.\n\nRegarding sustainability, which you mentioned is very important, I can confirm that we hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, which guarantees our commitment to environmentally and socially responsible production.\n\nFor underwear, our minimum order quantity is 1,000 units per style and per color. The full production cycle, from confirmation to delivery, typically takes around 5 months. This timeframe allows us to ensure the high standards of quality that Portuguese manufacturing is known for.\n\nTo get a better sense of your project and see how we can assist, I was wondering if you could provide a few more details. Do you have a Tech Pack for your custom design, or perhaps a physical sample that you could ship to our office? Also, could you let me know the specific quantity you are planning per style, your desired delivery date, and your target production price for each piece?\n\nOnce I have these details, I can better assess your project.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for your quick reply.\nAs I am starting out with women\u2019s underwear I don\u2019t have the designs ready\nyet so I was hoping to get help from your company.\nIs that possible?\nAlso does the 1,000 MOQ per style include different color options? And how\nmany colors could I use?\nWhat are your typical costs per unit for a project like this?\nThe production cycle time is quite long compared to others but if there is\nsomething you can do for me with pricing than I am okay with 5 months.\nDo you have a catalogue with existing underwear items?\n\nMany thanks,\n\nBest,\n\nMarielle\n\nOn Thu, 26 Feb 2026 at 08:32, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Marielle,\n>\n> Thank you for contacting us and for considering Portugal for the\n> production of your new underwear brand. It sounds like a wonderful project.\n>\n> Regarding sustainability, which you mentioned is very important, I can\n> confirm that we hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)\n> certification, which guarantees our commitment to environmentally and\n> socially responsible production.\n>\n> For underwear, our minimum order quantity is 1,000 units per style and per\n> color. The full production cycle, from confirmation to delivery, typically\n> takes around 5 months. This timeframe allows us to ensure the high\n> standards of quality that Portuguese manufacturing is known for.\n>\n> To get a better sense of your project and see how we can assist, I was\n> wondering if you could provide a few more details. Do you have a Tech Pack\n> for your custom design, or perhaps a physical sample that you could ship to\n> our office? Also, could you let me know the specific quantity you are\n> planning per style, your desired delivery date, and your target production\n> price for each piece?\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>",
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            "content": "Hello Marielle,\n\nThank you for your message.\n\nI can clarify your points. We work as a manufacturer, so we produce items based on our clients' specific designs rather than providing design services ourselves. We don't have a catalog for this reason, as every project is a unique creation for the brand we are working with.\n\nRegarding the quantities, the minimum of 1,000 units applies to each style and also to each color.\n\nSince we produce custom orders, the final price depends entirely on the design's complexity, fabric, and details. To move forward, could you tell me what your target production price is for each style?\n\nJust to get a better sense of things, even if you don't have a formal Tech Pack, do you perhaps have a physical sample of a similar underwear style that you could send to us? This would be a great starting point for our team to analyze the project.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for your reply.\n\nAs I am starting out with this part of my company, the 1000 MOQ per color\nis quite a lot.\nIs there anything you can do to help with a starting business?\nAs for cost, I am aiming to stay between 5-10 euros per piece.\nFor the design I do have a briefing with example pictures that explain how\nI would like the design to be. I can share this with your designers and\nwork with them on the final design if possible.\n\nI am looking forward to hear about your thoughts on the MOQ and production\ncosts.\n\nKind regards,\n\nMarielle\n\nOn Thu, 26 Feb 2026 at 08:42, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Marielle,\n>\n> Thank you for your message.\n>\n> I can clarify your points. We work as a manufacturer, so we produce items\n> based on our clients' specific designs rather than providing design\n> services ourselves. We don't have a catalog for this reason, as every\n> project is a unique creation for the brand we are working with.\n>\n> Regarding the quantities, the minimum of 1,000 units applies to each style\n> and also to each color.\n>\n> Since we produce custom orders, the final price depends entirely on the\n> design's complexity, fabric, and details. To move forward, could you tell\n> me what your target production price is for each style?\n>\n> Just to get a better sense of things, even if you don't have a formal Tech\n> Pack, do you perhaps have a physical sample of a similar underwear style\n> that you could send to us? This would be a great starting point for our\n> team to analyze the project.\n>\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 Marielle,\n\nThank you for the additional information.\n\nI understand that the minimum quantity is challenging for a new brand. However, for underwear production, the 1,000 units per style and per color is a firm requirement from our partner factories, and unfortunately, we are not able to make exceptions to this.\n\nRegarding the design, I must clarify that we operate strictly as a manufacturing facility based on clients' specifications. We do not have an in-house design team to develop concepts from a briefing or pictures. For us to produce an item, we require a finalised design.\n\nThis is why we need either a formal Tech Pack, or, if you don't have one, a physical sample that can be shipped to our offices here in Portugal. Do you have an existing garment that is very similar to what you envision that you could send us to analyze?",
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