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            "content": "Dear Sir\/Madame\nI am writing on behalf of Erda, a new British luxury intimates brand, to enquire whether your facility would be well-placed to manufacture our inaugural collection.\n\nErda produces fine printed underwear across three collections \u2014 Union Jack, Sakura, and Vesper \u2014 in brief and boxer styles. All styles are produced in 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton with digital reactive and digital pigment print, azo-free dyes, and precise multi-placement artwork. I have enclosed our full tech pack for your review.\n\nWe are seeking production of approximately 100\u2013300 units per style for our first run, across six styles in total. We are looking for a factory with the following capabilities:\n\u2014 GOTS certification (fabric and process)\n\u2014 Digital reactive and digital pigment print expertise\n\u2014 Azo-free dye compliance\n\u2014 Experience with complex, multi-placement print artwork\n\u2014 Ability to advise on and execute metallic or gold-effect pigment print\n\u2014 Pantone colour matching with strike-off approval process\n\nShould your facility meet these requirements, we would be grateful to receive the following in response:\n  1.    Confirmation of your relevant certifications and print capabilities\n  2.    Minimum order quantities per style\n  3.    Indicative unit pricing at 100\u2013300 units per style\n  4.    Typical lead time from approved artwork to delivery\n  5.    Any questions or observations arising from the enclosed tech pack\n\nWe are approaching a small number of manufacturers at this stage and aim to select a production partner promptly. We would be happy to arrange a call to discuss further.\nYours sincerely\n\nNelson Miller\nFounder, Erda\nN.miller5@me.com \u00b7 +44 7539757650\nSent from my iPhone\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (erda_tech_packs_v1_69de86f6693c4.pdf). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Nelson,\n\nThank you for contacting us and for your interest in producing your inaugural collection with us in Portugal. I have received your tech pack, thank you.\n\nRegarding your question about certifications, we hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, which guarantees our commitment to environmentally and socially responsible production.\n\nI have reviewed your project details. For underwear, our minimum order quantity is 1,000 units per style and per color. To provide you with an accurate analysis for your project, I need the following details:\n\n1.  **Quantities:** Can you confirm if you are able to meet our minimum of 1,000 units per style and color?\n2.  **Timeline:** What is your desired delivery date for the collection?\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 and guide you on the next steps.",
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            "content": "Dear Matilde,Thank you for your prompt response and for reviewing our tech pack. It is encouraging to hear that you hold GOTS certification, and we appreciate the care with which you have assessed the project.I would like to address your questions in turn.Regarding quantities, I want to be transparent with you. As an inaugural collection, we are planning an initial production run of 150\u2013300 units per style. We are aware that this falls below your stated minimum of 1,000 units per style, and we would welcome a conversation about whether there is any flexibility at this stage of our relationship.We recognise that lower quantities carry a different cost structure for your facility, and we are open to a higher unit price to reflect that. What we are not in a position to do at launch is commit to 1,000 units per style across six styles without first establishing the market, the quality, and the working relationship between our two companies.If there is a middle ground \u2014 whether through a combined order minimum across styles, a graduated pricing structure, or another arrangement that works for your production model \u2014 we would be very interested to explore it.Regarding timeline, we are targeting delivery in the summer season and are flexible on this within reason.Regarding pricing, we would prefer to receive your indicative quotation before discussing target prices, so as not to anchor the conversation artificially. We are a premium brand and quality is the priority \u2014 we are not seeking the lowest price in the market.We are genuinely interested in Portugal as a manufacturing base and in Portugal Textile specifically. We hope there is a way to make this work.Kind regards Nelson Founder - Erda Sent from my iPhoneOn 14 Apr 2026, at 7:27\u202fpm, Matilde Azevedo <info@portugaltextile.com> wrote:\ufeffHello Nelson,\n\nThank you for contacting us and for your interest in producing your inaugural collection with us in Portugal. I have received your tech pack, thank you.\n\nRegarding your question about certifications, we hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, which guarantees our commitment to environmentally and socially responsible production.\n\nI have reviewed your project details. For underwear, our minimum order quantity is 1,000 units per style and per color. To provide you with an accurate analysis for your project, I need the following details:\n\n1.  Quantities: Can you confirm if you are able to meet our minimum of 1,000 units per style and color?\n2.  Timeline: What is your desired delivery date for the collection?\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 and guide you on the next steps.\n    \n        Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n        Matilde Azevedo\n        Commercial Assistant\n        \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 do Conde",
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            "content": "Hello Nelson,\n\nThank you for your detailed reply and for your transparency regarding the quantities.\n\nI understand your position as a new brand. However, our minimum of 1,000 units per style and per color for underwear is a firm requirement based on our production line setup and is not flexible. This policy is in place to maintain the high standards of quality our partners expect.\n\nIf you are able to meet this quantity, I would be happy to continue the analysis. To do so, I still require two key pieces of information:\n\n1.  **Timeline:** Could you please specify which month you are targeting for a summer delivery?\n2.  **Target Price:** I understand your perspective on pricing. However, for our technical team to proceed with a formal analysis, providing your target production price per style is a necessary step in our process. We cannot generate a quote without this initial figure.\n\nShould you decide to proceed with the required minimums, please provide the details above so I can move forward with your project.",
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            "content": "Dear Matilde, \n\nThank you for your continued consideration and transparency about your requirements. \n\nHaving reflected carefully, I do not believe we are in a position to commit to 1,000 units per style at this stage of the brand\u2019s development. To do so across six styles would represent a level of inventory risk that is not appropriate for a first collection, and I would rather be honest about that now than proceed under false pretences.\n\nThis is entirely a matter of where we are as a business, and not a reflection on Portugal Textile or the quality of your facility \u2014 which, from everything I have seen, is exactly the kind of manufacturing partner Erda would aspire to work with at scale.\n\nI hope very much that we can revisit this conversation as the brand grows. I will keep you in mind when our volumes are ready to meet your requirements.\nThank you again for your time and for reviewing our tech pack so thoroughly.\nKind regards, \n\nNelson Miller\nFounder - Erda \nSent from my iPhone\n\n> On 14 Apr 2026, at 7:35\u202fpm, Matilde Azevedo  wrote:\n> \n> Hello Nelson,\n> \n> Thank you for your detailed reply and for your transparency regarding the quantities.\n> \n> I understand your position as a new brand. However, our minimum of 1,000 units per style and per color for underwear is a firm requirement based on our production line setup and is not flexible. This policy is in place to maintain the high standards of quality our partners expect.\n> \n> If you are able to meet this quantity, I would be happy to continue the analysis. To do so, I still require two key pieces of information:\n> \n> 1. Timeline: Could you please specify which month you are targeting for a summer delivery?\n> 2. Target Price: I understand your perspective on pricing. However, for our technical team to proceed with a formal analysis, providing your target production price per style is a necessary step in our process. We cannot generate a quote without this initial figure.\n> \n> Should you decide to proceed with the required minimums, please provide the details above so I can move forward with your project.\n> \n> Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,",
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            "content": "Hello Nelson,\n\nThank you for your message and for your honesty. I completely understand your position regarding inventory risk for a first collection.\n\nThese minimums are a standard part of our production model, but we would certainly be delighted to hear from you again when Erda grows and your production volumes increase.\n\nI wish you the very best with the launch of your brand.",
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