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            "content": "Dear Portugal Textile Team,\n\nMy name is Roy and I am the founder of RK RIDE, a new equestrian underwear brand based in the Netherlands.\n\nWe are currently developing our first product: a custom women?s riding thong specifically designed to be worn underneath riding breeches.\n\nI have attached our current product design for your review.\n\nProduct concept\n\nThe product is specifically designed around the movement and body position involved in horse riding.\n\nWe want to solve several common problems:\n\n  *   Side sections riding up during riding\n  *   Lack of comfort at the front\n  *   Insufficient room at the front\n  *   Visible underwear lines underneath riding breeches\n  *   Discomfort during long periods of riding\n\nOur desired construction includes:\n\n  *   Comfortable thong back\n  *   Wider anatomical front section\n  *   Additional room at the front\n  *   Curved side sections rising toward the hips\n  *   Approximately 2?3 cm elastic waistband\n  *   Very thin, soft and breathable fabric\n  *   Moisture-wicking properties\n  *   Good stretch and recovery\n  *   Durable construction\n  *   Flat seams or bonding where technically suitable\n  *   Double-layer front comfort section\n\nBranding\n\nWe would like two versions:\n\nLogo Version\n\nRK RIDE ? RK RIDE ? RK RIDE\n\nrepeated around the waistband.\n\nClean Version\n\nExactly the same product and quality, but without visible branding.\n\nInitial colors\n\n  *   Black\n  *   Army green\n\nSizes\n\nXS \/ S \/ M \/ L \/ XL\n\nS, M and L will be the main sizes.\n\nInitial production\n\nFor our first production, we are targeting approximately 100 pieces.\n\nIf the product is successful, we intend to scale production significantly and develop additional equestrian products under the RK RIDE brand.\n\nCould you please advise us on:\n\n  1.  Can you develop our attached design into a production-ready pattern?\n  2.  What is your MOQ for this specific custom product?\n  3.  Is an initial production of approximately 100 pieces possible?\n  4.  Can the order be divided between black and army green?\n  5.  Can XS?XL sizes be mixed?\n  6.  What is the prototype\/sample development cost?\n  7.  What is the estimated prototype lead time?\n  8.  Can you source the fabric for us?\n  9.  Which fabric would you recommend for a very thin, breathable and moisture-wicking riding thong?\n  10. Can you produce the custom RK RIDE waistband?\n  11. If the fully custom waistband has a higher MOQ, can we use a high-quality existing waistband with durable RK RIDE branding for the initial production?\n  12. What would be the estimated price for 100 \/ 250 \/ 500 \/ 1,000 pieces?\n  13. What is your bulk production lead time?\n  14. What quality-control procedures do you use?\n  15. Can you ship the finished products to the Netherlands?\n\nQuality is our highest priority. We would rather pay somewhat more for excellent materials and construction than compromise the quality of the product.\n\nWe are looking for a long-term manufacturing partner and intend to increase production quantities and develop additional products if the first product is successful.\n\nThank you for your time. We look forward to hearing your recommendations.\n\nKind regards,\n\nRoy\nFounder ? RK RIDE\nThe Netherlands",
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            "content": "Hello Roy,\n\nThank you for contacting us and sharing your exciting project for RK RIDE. Your concept for a custom women's riding thong sounds innovative and well thought out.\n\nTo provide you with accurate information and guidance, I need to address a few key points:\n\n1. **MOQ for Custom Underwear**: Our minimum order quantity for underwear is 1,000 units per style and per color. Unfortunately, an initial production of approximately 100 pieces is below our MOQ and not possible. Would you be able to increase your order to meet our minimum requirement?\n\n2. **Design Development**: We do not offer design services such as developing your design into a production-ready pattern. However, if you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample, we can proceed with evaluating your project.\n\n3. **Sample Development Cost**: The cost of a sample varies depending on the complexity of the design. We need to evaluate your Tech Pack or physical sample to provide a proper quotation.\n\n4. **Fabric Sourcing and Recommendations**: We can source fabrics, but specific recommendations would depend on the detailed requirements of your design. Our technical team would need to review your project details to provide guidance.\n\n5. **Custom Waistband Production**: We can produce custom waistbands, but this may affect the MOQ. Our team can discuss options for using existing high-quality waistbands with your branding.\n\n6. **Pricing and Lead Times**: Accurate pricing and lead times for bulk production can only be provided after our technical team analyzes your Tech Pack or physical sample and confirms the final quantities.\n\nRegarding your other questions about quality control, shipping, and specific fabric recommendations, these details will be addressed once we have a complete understanding of your project requirements.\n\nPlease let me know if you can adjust your order to meet our MOQ, and if you have a Tech Pack or physical sample to share. Once we have this information, we can proceed with the next steps.\n\nThank you for considering us as your manufacturing partner. I look forward to your response.\n\nKind regards,",
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            "content": "Dear Matilde,\n\nI have just realized that the design drawing was unfortunately not attached=\n to my previous email. My apologies for the oversight.\n\nPlease find the RK RIDE design attached to this email. This should give you=\n a much clearer understanding of the product we are developing.\n\nPlease let me know if you need any additional information or specifications=\n to evaluate the project.\n\nKind regards,\nRoy\nFounder =96 RK RIDE\n\n\n\nVerzonden vanuit Outlook voor iOS\n________________________________\nVan: Matilde Azevedo \nVerzonden: Tuesday, 18 August 2026 09:18:08\nAan: royvdrijt17@gmail.com \nOnderwerp: Re: Rk ride\n\nHello Roy,\n\nThank you for contacting us and sharing your exciting project for RK RIDE. =\nYour concept for a custom women's riding thong sounds innovative and well t=\nhought out.\n\nTo provide you with accurate information and guidance, I need to address a =\nfew key points:\n\n1. MOQ for Custom Underwear: Our minimum order quantity for underwear is 1,=\n000 units per style and per color. Unfortunately, an initial production of =\napproximately 100 pieces is below our MOQ and not possible. Would you be ab=\nle to increase your order to meet our minimum requirement?\n\n2. Design Development: We do not offer design services such as developing y=\nour design into a production-ready pattern. However, if you have a Tech Pac=\nk or a Physical Sample, we can proceed with evaluating your project.\n\n3. Sample Development Cost: The cost of a sample varies depending on the co=\nmplexity of the design. We need to evaluate your Tech Pack or physical samp=\nle to provide a proper quotation.\n\n4. Fabric Sourcing and Recommendations: We can source fabrics, but specific=\n recommendations would depend on the detailed requirements of your design. =\nOur technical team would need to review your project details to provide gui=\ndance.\n\n5. Custom Waistband Production: We can produce custom waistbands, but this =\nmay affect the MOQ. Our team can discuss options for using existing high-qu=\nality waistbands with your branding.\n\n6. Pricing and Lead Times: Accurate pricing and lead times for bulk product=\nion can only be provided after our technical team analyzes your Tech Pack o=\nr physical sample and confirms the final quantities.\n\nRegarding your other questions about quality control, shipping, and specifi=\nc fabric recommendations, these details will be addressed once we have a co=\nmplete understanding of your project requirements.\n\nPlease let me know if you can adjust your order to meet our MOQ, and if you=\n have a Tech Pack or physical sample to share. Once we have this informatio=\nn, we can proceed with the next steps.\n\nThank you for considering us as your manufacturing partner. I look forward =\nto your response.\n\nKind regards,\n\n\nOs melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo\nCommercial Assistant\ntel: +351 915 085 106\nemail: matilde@portugaltextile.com\naddress: Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila d=\no Conde\n[Absolutarget]   [Portugal Textile]    [Portugal Shoes] \n[Novo Projeto]\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (e5c1ae35-40cc-4ac5-bb57-98f274757c03_6a8408d198bb8.jpeg). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Roy,\n\nThank you for sending the design attachment. I've received it, and it certainly helps in understanding your product concept better.\n\nAs mentioned earlier, our minimum order quantity for underwear is 1,000 units per style and per color. Unfortunately, an initial production of approximately 100 pieces is below our MOQ and not possible. Would you be able to increase your order to meet our minimum requirement?\n\nOnce you confirm that you can meet the MOQ, we can proceed with evaluating your project further. Please let me know if you have any other questions or need additional information.\n\nKind regards,",
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            "content": "Dear Matilde,\n\nThank you for confirming and for taking the time to review our design.\n\nAt this stage, we are unfortunately not able to commit to 1,000 pieces per style and per color for our first production.\n\nWe want to start with a smaller founder?s batch, test the product in the market, and then scale production based on customer demand. Our long-term goal is definitely to reach larger production quantities, and we would be happy to consider Portugal Textile again when RK RIDE reaches the required volume.\n\nFor now, we will continue looking for a manufacturing partner who can support us with a smaller initial production.\n\nThank you again for your time and assistance. We appreciate your interest in RK RIDE and hope we can work together in the future.\n\nKind regards,\n\nRoy\nFounder ? RK RIDE\nThe Netherlands\n\n\n\nVerzonden vanuit Outlook voor iOS\n________________________________\nVan: Matilde Azevedo \nVerzonden: Tuesday, 18 August 2026 09:25:08\nAan: royvdrijt17@gmail.com \nOnderwerp: Re: Rk ride\n\nHello Roy,\n\nThank you for sending the design attachment. I've received it, and it certainly helps in understanding your product concept better.\n\nAs mentioned earlier, our minimum order quantity for underwear is 1,000 units per style and per color. Unfortunately, an initial production of approximately 100 pieces is below our MOQ and not possible. Would you be able to increase your order to meet our minimum requirement?\n\nOnce you confirm that you can meet the MOQ, we can proceed with evaluating your project further. Please let me know if you have any other questions or need additional information.\n\nKind regards,\n\n\nOs melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo\nCommercial Assistant\ntel: +351 915 085 106\nemail: matilde@portugaltextile.com\naddress: Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n[Absolutarget]   [Portugal Textile]    [Portugal Shoes] \n[Novo Projeto]",
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            "content": "Hello Roy,\n\nThank you for your understanding and for considering us for your future production needs. We appreciate your interest in RK RIDE and wish you the best of luck with your initial launch. Should your production needs grow to meet our minimums, we would be delighted to explore a partnership with you.\n\nPlease feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if there's anything else we can assist you with in the future.\n\nKind regards,",
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