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            "content": "Portugal Textile Team,\n\nMy name is Leah Fahey, and I am reaching out on behalf of CurlyCo. We are\ncurrently sourcing a manufacturer for adjustable silk hair turbans, and\nyour capabilities match our requirements.\n\nTo help us evaluate a potential partnership, could you please provide the\nfollowing information:\n\n\n   - *Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)* for adjustable silk turbans,\n   - *Unit Cost* based on your MOQ, along with pricing for higher\n   quantities,\n   - *Customisation *options - including colours and branding,\n   - Packaging options - including whether you can supply *custom boxes*\n   for turbans,\n   - Whether you can produce *matching silk scrunchies*, and the MOQ and\n   pricing for these,\n   - *Production lead time* for both samples and bulk orders,\n   - *Shipping options *to Ireland, including estimated shipping costs\n   (air, freight, sea) and delivery timelines,\n   - Availability and cost of samples.\n\n\nWe are located in Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland.\n\n\nWe hope to move forward quickly and would appreciate any catalogues or\nphotos you could provide. I have attached examples of the turban style and\ncustom boxes we are looking for.\n\n[image: Adjustable Turban Example 2 .png]\n[image: IMG_8364.jpg]\n\nThank you in advance. I look forward to hearing from you and hopefully\nworking together.\n\n\n-- \n\n\nLEAH FAHEY\n\nMarketing Intern\n\nE leah@curlyco.ie\n\nL The Smithland Centre, 2 Waterford Rd, Loughboy, Kilkenny\n\nShop CurlyCo Now!  | Bring back your bounce!\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (inline_image_69ccfc555ed5d_69ccfc556f740.jpeg, inline_image_69ccfc555fab7_69ccfc556f819.jpeg, inline_image_69ccfc555fd6c_69ccfc556f84f.jpeg, inline_image_69ccfc555ffb2_69ccfc5573196.jpeg, inline_image_69ccfc55601e1_69ccfc55731fd.jpeg, Adjustable_Turban_Example__2__69ccfc557323a.png, IMG_8364_69ccfc5577fbb.jpg). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Leah,\n\nThank you for contacting us and for your interest in producing with us in Portugal. I've received the images of the turbans and boxes, thank you, they give us a clear idea of what you are looking for.\n\nWe can certainly produce both the adjustable silk turbans and the matching scrunchies. To provide you with a proper analysis for your project, I just need a few more details.\n\nCould you let me know the quantity you are looking to produce for the turbans and for the scrunchies? Our minimum for accessories like these is 100 units per style and per color. I was also wondering what your target production price is for each item, the turban and the scrunchie separately. Finally, do you have a desired delivery date in mind for the production?\n\nJust so you have a clear picture, our standard production cycle typically takes about five months from confirmation to delivery. This timeframe allows us to maintain the high standards of quality that Portuguese manufacturing is known for. Since our factories have a summer break in August, an order placed now would likely be ready for delivery around October 2026.\n\nRegarding shipping to Ireland, our standard terms are Ex-Works, which gives you the flexibility to manage the shipping and insurance directly from our facility.\n\nOnce I have these details, I can better assess your project.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThanks for the quick reply.\n\nFor initial production, we are looking at 200 units for the turbans and 200\nunits for the scrunchies.\n\nWe currently pay =E2=82=AC6.50 for the turban, =E2=82=AC1 for the scrunchie=\n, and =E2=82=AC1.20 for\nthe box. Our normal lead times for production and delivery are\napproximately 55 days. Is your cycle of 5 months based on the August\nholiday, and would it be shorter if we ordered at a different time of year?\n\nCould I also check your factory's location and where the items will be made=\n?\n\nThank you,\n\n\n\nOn Wed, 1 Apr 2026 at 12:07, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Leah,\n>\n> Thank you for contacting us and for your interest in producing with us in\n> Portugal. I've received the images of the turbans and boxes, thank you,\n> they give us a clear idea of what you are looking for.\n>\n> We can certainly produce both the adjustable silk turbans and the matchin=\ng\n> scrunchies. To provide you with a proper analysis for your project, I jus=\nt\n> need a few more details.\n>\n> Could you let me know the quantity you are looking to produce for the\n> turbans and for the scrunchies? Our minimum for accessories like these is\n> 100 units per style and per color. I was also wondering what your target\n> production price is for each item, the turban and the scrunchie separatel=\ny.\n> Finally, do you have a desired delivery date in mind for the production?\n>\n> Just so you have a clear picture, our standard production cycle typically\n> takes about five months from confirmation to delivery. This timeframe\n> allows us to maintain the high standards of quality that Portuguese\n> manufacturing is known for. Since our factories have a summer break in\n> August, an order placed now would likely be ready for delivery around\n> October 2026.\n>\n> Regarding shipping to Ireland, our standard terms are Ex-Works, which\n> gives you the flexibility to manage the shipping and insurance directly\n> from our facility.\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--=20\n\n\nLEAH FAHEY\n\nMarketing Intern\n\nE leah@curlyco.ie\n\nL The Smithland Centre, 2 Waterford Rd, Loughboy, Kilkenny\n\nShop CurlyCo Now!  | Bring back your bounce!\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (inline_image_69ccff9db6be4_69ccff9db95cc.jpeg, inline_image_69ccff9db85dc_69ccff9db96b0.jpeg, inline_image_69ccff9db8958_69ccff9db96e7.jpeg, inline_image_69ccff9db8c35_69ccff9db9715.jpeg, inline_image_69ccff9db920d_69ccff9db9743.jpeg). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Leah,\n\nThank you for providing those details.\n\nTo answer your question, our five-month production window is our standard for all projects, regardless of the time of year. This is the necessary timeframe to ensure everything from material sourcing to prototyping and final production meets the high-quality standards that Portuguese manufacturing is known for. The factory holidays in August and December can occasionally extend this period, but the baseline is always around five months. Therefore, a 55-day turnaround for custom production isn't feasible within our quality-controlled process.\n\nI also want to clarify that our focus is entirely on producing the textile items, so we do not supply custom boxes. All of our production is proudly done here in the north of Portugal.\n\nThank you for the details. Before I forward your project to our technical team for a formal quote, I need to confirm you agree with our standard financial and operational terms:\n\nDevelopment Fees: Costs depend on style (includes prototyping, sourcing, patterns, QC).\n\nPrints and embroideries: Please note that there is an additional initial cost for setting up local and digital prints, all-overs and embroideries.\n\nSample Cost: Charged at 2x (DOUBLE) the production price (e.g., if production is \u20ac20, sample is \u20ac40).\n\nPayment Terms: 50% Advance \/ 50% Before Shipping (for both development and production).\n\nShipping: Ex-Works (Client manages\/pays shipping & insurance).\n\nAdjustments: Can only be made after placing final order.\n\nDo you agree to proceed under these terms?",
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