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            "content": "Hi,\nThank you for clarifying \u2014 that all makes sense and the minimums work for us.\nFor target production price, I\u2019m looking at around \u20ac35 EUR max per piece. I want to be upfront that I\u2019m not willing to compromise on quality \u2014 the priority is premium denim fabric, high quality stitching, and personalised custom tags.\nI\u2019d love to know whether that budget is realistic for that level of finish before we go further. Happy to discuss if your team needs more detail on the specs.\nLooking forward to hearing from you.\n\n> Missatge enviat per Matilde Azevedo  el dia 19 mar\u00e7 2026 a les 11:20\u202fp. m.:\n> \n> That is an excellent question, and I am happy to clarify.\n> \n> You are correct, the 200-unit minimum is per style, across all of your required sizes. The only additional requirement is that this breaks down to a minimum of 100 units per color. So, for one style, you could produce 200 units in one color, or perhaps 100 units in blue and 100 units in black, for example. I am glad to hear that this quantity is workable for you.\n> \n> Regarding pricing, we do not have standard price lists or tiers. The final cost of a garment is entirely dependent on the specific fabric selected, the complexity of the design, and any custom finishes like buttons and patches. This is precisely why we ask for your target price. Knowing your budget from the start allows our technical team to source materials and propose production techniques that align with your financial goals, ensuring the project is feasible before we create the first sample.\n> \n> Could you let me know what your target production price is for each of your styles? Once I have that final detail, I can pass your project along to our technical team for their full review.",
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            "content": "Hello,\n\nThank you for providing your target price and for being so clear about your quality expectations. That is precisely the kind of information our technical team needs. They will be the ones to analyze the feasibility of this budget once they review your specific designs and material choices.\n\nJust to clarify regarding the custom tags, please be aware that labels and hangtags are sourced and billed separately from the main garment production.\n\nNow that I have all the preliminary details, I can prepare your project for our technical department. Before I forward it to them 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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            "content": "Hi,\n\nThank you for the clarification. I agree to proceed under the stated terms.\n\nA few quick questions before you forward to the technical team:\n\n1. What is the estimated development fee for 3 straight leg denim trouser styles?\n2. How many rounds of sampling are included before committing to production?\n3. Do you have experience specifically with denim?\n\nHappy to provide any additional details needed. Looking forward to hearing from the team.\n\n\n> On 20 Mar 2026, at 9:33\u202fam, Matilde Azevedo  wrote:\n> \n> Hello,\n> \n> Thank you for providing your target price and for being so clear about your quality expectations. That is precisely the kind of information our technical team needs. They will be the ones to analyze the feasibility of this budget once they review your specific designs and material choices.\n> \n> Just to clarify regarding the custom tags, please be aware that labels and hangtags are sourced and billed separately from the main garment production.\n> \n> Now that I have all the preliminary details, I can prepare your project for our technical department. Before I forward it to them for a formal quote, 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> \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> \n> Sample Cost: Charged at 2x (DOUBLE) the production price (e.g., if production is \u20ac20, sample is \u20ac40).\n> \n> Payment Terms: 50% Advance \/ 50% Before Shipping (for both development and production).\n> \n> Shipping: Ex-Works (Client manages\/pays shipping & insurance).\n> \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 do Conde\n>",
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            "content": "Hello,\n\nPerfect! 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.\n\nRegarding your additional questions:\n\n1.  The development fee can only be properly estimated after the team assesses the tech packs. Each style has a unique development cost that depends on its complexity.\n2.  The number of sampling rounds is not fixed. We aim to make the samples right and to your satisfaction. Adjustments can only be made after placing the final order.\n3.  Yes, we have extensive experience working with denim and premium fabrics here in Portugal.\n\nOur team will be in touch soon.",
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                "content": "Hi,\n\nMy name is Angela and I'm the founder of Saoko, a women's denim brand launching out of Australia.\n\nI'm looking for a manufacturing partner for our initial collection of 2-3 straight leg denim styles. I have reference samples I'd like replicated with minor modifications, and I'd also like to review any existing straight leg styles you currently produce.\n\nHere are the key details:\n\n- Styles: 2 x straight leg jeans (women's)\n- Quantity: 100 units per style (200 units total)\n- Branding: Full custom \u2014 private label, custom patch, buttons, rivets, hangtags and packaging\n- Timeline: Looking to have bulk production complete within 3\u20134 months\n- Fabric: Open to your recommendation for a mid-weight denim, approximately 11\u201313oz, 100% cotton\n\nI will be sending physical reference samples for replication alongside this inquiry. I'd like to run both tracks simultaneously \u2014 reviewing your existing catalogue while you develop counter-samples from my reference pairs.\n\nCould you please provide:\n1. Your sampling process and cost per sample\n2. Lead time for samples and bulk production\n3. Any existing straight leg styles from your current catalogue\n4. Your payment terms\n\nI'm a serious buyer ready to move quickly with the right partner.\n\nLooking forward to hearing from you.\n\nBest regards,\nAngela Romero Martinez\nSaoko Jeans\n0450200558\nangwxyz@gmail.com",
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                "content": "Hello Angela,\n\nThank you for contacting us and for your interest in producing your new denim collection with us in Portugal. It is great that you have physical samples to send for us to work from; that is our preferred way to start a project.\n\nTo give you a clear picture of our production capabilities, I do need to clarify a couple of points. Our minimum order quantity is 200 units per style. Regarding the timeline, a high-quality production cycle, from initial sampling to final delivery, typically takes about 5 months. As our factories close for a few weeks in August for the summer holidays, the earliest we could have your production ready would be September 2026.\n\nTo complete our initial analysis, could you please let me know what your target production price is per style?\n\nOnce I have this detail and you confirm the adjusted quantities and timeline are workable for you, I can provide more information.",
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                "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThat all sounds great! Just to clarify \u2014 does September mean the finished units would be in my hands ready to sell by then (roughly)?\n\nAlso, is there any possibility of speeding up the development and sampling phase if I paid a small premium for priority? \n\nI'm attaching a couple of photos of the style I'm going for \u2014 would this be something you could realistically achieve?\n\nBest, \nAngela\nFounder, Saoko\n\ufffc\ufffc\n\n\n\n> On 18 Mar 2026, at 9:17\u202fpm, Matilde Azevedo  wrote:\n> \n> Hello Angela,\n> \n> Thank you for contacting us and for your interest in producing your new denim collection with us in Portugal. It is great that you have physical samples to send for us to work from; that is our preferred way to start a project.\n> \n> To give you a clear picture of our production capabilities, I do need to clarify a couple of points. Our minimum order quantity is 200 units per style. Regarding the timeline, a high-quality production cycle, from initial sampling to final delivery, typically takes about 5 months. As our factories close for a few weeks in August for the summer holidays, the earliest we could have your production ready would be September 2026.\n> \n> To complete our initial analysis, could you please let me know what your target production price is per style?\n> \n> Once I have this detail and you confirm the adjusted quantities and timeline are workable for you, I can provide more information.\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 do Conde\n>",
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                "content": "Hello Angela,\n\nThank you for your reply. It seems the photos you attached did not come through on my end. Could you please try sending them again?\n\nTo answer your questions, the September date is when the production is completed and ready for pickup from our factory here in Portugal. Our shipping terms are Ex-Works, which means you would manage the shipping from here to Australia.\n\nRegarding the timeline, we are unable to speed up the development phase. Our 5-month schedule is carefully planned to ensure the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that Portuguese manufacturing is known for, which includes a thorough sampling and approval process.\n\nI was also wondering, what is your target production price per style?",
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                "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you so much for all the info \u2014 really appreciate it! I put the reference style images in a pdf below. \n\nThe 5-month timeline works okay for me, and I'm happy with Ex-Works \u2014 no issue arranging freight from Portugal to Australia.\n\nOn pricing, I'm still in the early stages so I'd love to first see your materials and understand the full scope before getting a quote from you. \n\nIn terms of getting started \u2014 my idea is to send you a physical reference garment, a pair of jeans I love the cut of, for your team to base the pattern on. Is that something you work with? And if so, what information would you need from me alongside it?\n\nAlso, could you let me know your minimum order quantities?\n\nLooking forward to hearing from you!\n\nBest,\n\ufffc\nAngela\nFounder of Saoko\n\n> On 18 Mar 2026, at 9:29\u202fpm, Matilde Azevedo  wrote:\n> \n> Hello Angela,\n> \n> Thank you for your reply. It seems the photos you attached did not come through on my end. Could you please try sending them again?\n> \n> To answer your questions, the September date is when the production is completed and ready for pickup from our factory here in Portugal. Our shipping terms are Ex-Works, which means you would manage the shipping from here to Australia.\n> \n> Regarding the timeline, we are unable to speed up the development phase. Our 5-month schedule is carefully planned to ensure the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that Portuguese manufacturing is known for, which includes a thorough sampling and approval process.\n> \n> I was also wondering, what is your target production price per style?\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 do Conde\n>\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (reference_images_69bb704d9c5d9.pdf). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$",
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                "content": "Hello Angela,\n\nThank you for sending the file, I have received the images of your reference style.\n\nSending a physical garment is the perfect way for us to start. Our team can certainly work from your sample to create the pattern. We will provide the shipping address for you to send the item once this initial analysis is complete.\n\nJust to confirm the final details our team needs to move forward: our minimum order quantity is 200 units per style. Could you also provide your target production price per style? This information is essential for our technical team to understand the scope of your project and select the appropriate materials and construction methods right from the beginning.\n\nOnce I have confirmation on these points, I can better assess your project.",
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                "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for getting back to me!\n\nBefore we go further, I just wanted to check \u2014 are you a direct manufacturer or do you work as a sourcing agent, connecting brands with the right factories? I'd love to understand how your process works.\n\nI'd also really appreciate it if your team could take a look at the reference photos I sent and let me know whether the style is something you can produce, and if so, who would be manufacturing it. That would help me understand if we're the right fit before we get into MOQs and pricing.\n\nLooking forward to hearing from you!\n\nBest,\nAngela\nSaoko\n\n> On 19 Mar 2026, at 2:41\u202fpm, Matilde Azevedo  wrote:\n> \n> Hello Angela,\n> \n> Thank you for sending the file, I have received the images of your reference style.\n> \n> Sending a physical garment is the perfect way for us to start. Our team can certainly work from your sample to create the pattern. We will provide the shipping address for you to send the item once this initial analysis is complete.\n> \n> Just to confirm the final details our team needs to move forward: our minimum order quantity is 200 units per style. Could you also provide your target production price per style? This information is essential for our technical team to understand the scope of your project and select the appropriate materials and construction methods right from the beginning.\n> \n> Once I have confirmation on these points, 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 do Conde\n>",
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                "content": "Hello Angela,\n\nThank you for your questions; it is very important that you feel confident in your production partner.\n\nTo clarify our role, we manage the entire production process for our clients. We work with a select network of specialized and certified partner factories here in northern Portugal. Based on a project's specific requirements\u2014in your case, women's denim\u2014we assign production to the facility with the best expertise and equipment to ensure the highest quality for your specific product.\n\nI can confirm that the style shown in your reference photos is definitely a product that our denim specialists can produce. It is a classic silhouette that is well within our capabilities.\n\nBefore our technical team can perform a full review and confirm we are the right fit, they do require a complete project file. Just two final details are needed from you: confirmation that you can meet the minimum order quantity of 200 units per style, and your target production price per style. This financial target is crucial as it allows them to assess the project's feasibility from the very start.\n\nOnce I have these last two points, I can forward your complete project to them for a proper analysis.",
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                "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for clarifying your process \u2014 it's great to hear the style is well within your capabilities!\n\nI actually wanted to clarify something on the MOQ before we go further. When you say 200 units per style \u2014 does that mean 200 total across all sizes and colours combined, or 200 per colourway or size? \n\nIf it's 200 total per style across the size run, that's something I can absolutely work with and I'd be very happy to move forward on that basis.\nWhat are the different target production price tiers, what are the ranges you work with?\n\nLooking forward to hearing from you!\n\nBest,\nAngela\nSaoko\n\n> On 19 Mar 2026, at 2:46\u202fpm, Matilde Azevedo  wrote:\n> \n> Hello Angela,\n> \n> Thank you for your questions; it is very important that you feel confident in your production partner.\n> \n> To clarify our role, we manage the entire production process for our clients. We work with a select network of specialized and certified partner factories here in northern Portugal. Based on a project's specific requirements\u2014in your case, women's denim\u2014we assign production to the facility with the best expertise and equipment to ensure the highest quality for your specific product.\n> \n> I can confirm that the style shown in your reference photos is definitely a product that our denim specialists can produce. It is a classic silhouette that is well within our capabilities.\n> \n> Before our technical team can perform a full review and confirm we are the right fit, they do require a complete project file. Just two final details are needed from you: confirmation that you can meet the minimum order quantity of 200 units per style, and your target production price per style. This financial target is crucial as it allows them to assess the project's feasibility from the very start.\n> \n> Once I have these last two points, I can forward your complete project to them for a proper analysis.\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 do Conde\n>",
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                "content": "Hello Angela,\n\nThat is an excellent question, and I am happy to clarify.\n\nYou are correct, the 200-unit minimum is per style, across all of your required sizes. The only additional requirement is that this breaks down to a minimum of 100 units per color. So, for one style, you could produce 200 units in one color, or perhaps 100 units in blue and 100 units in black, for example. I am glad to hear that this quantity is workable for you.\n\nRegarding pricing, we do not have standard price lists or tiers. The final cost of a garment is entirely dependent on the specific fabric selected, the complexity of the design, and any custom finishes like buttons and patches. This is precisely why we ask for your target price. Knowing your budget from the start allows our technical team to source materials and propose production techniques that align with your financial goals, ensuring the project is feasible before we create the first sample.\n\nCould you let me know what your target production price is for each of your styles? Once I have that final detail, I can pass your project along to our technical team for their full review.",
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