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            "content": "Hi!\n\nMy name is Andrea, founder of *DREE*, a new womenswear brand focused on\ncreating distinctive, elevated pieces with an emphasis on *high-quality\nmaterials, construction and premium finishing*. The brand is currently in\ndevelopment, with production planned in Portugal.\n\nI am currently developing DREE's first product: a pair of *medium-rise,\nbaloon\/carrot-fit satin trousers* with a structured yet fluid silhouette. I\nhave the design direction, fit, colour and key product details defined, as\nwell as a physical reference garment, and I am currently developing the\ntechnical pack. I've attached a picture below for your reference.\n\nI am looking for a manufacturing partner that *works with emerging brands\nand supports the product development process*, including pattern\ndevelopment, fabric and trim sourcing, sampling and fit development,\ntechnical construction guidance and grading, through to bulk production.\n\nFor the fabric, I am looking for a *premium woven satin suitable for\ntrousers*, with substantial body, fluid but controlled drape and a refined\nlustre. I am open to different fibre compositions and would value support\nin sourcing and selecting the most suitable option.\n\nFor the first production, I am considering approximately *50=E2=80=93100 un=\nits in\none colourway, distributed across sizes*.\n\nCould you please confirm whether you work with emerging brands and whether\nthis type of product and initial production volume would be suitable for\nyou?\n\nI would also appreciate information regarding your *MOQ, product\ndevelopment and sampling costs, indicative production pricing, lead times,\nand your process from initial development through to bulk production*.\n\n[image: image.png]\n\n\nKind regards,\n*Andrea*\nFounder, DREE",
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            "content": "Hello Andrea,\n\nThank you for reaching out and introducing your brand, DREE. Your focus on high-quality materials and premium finishing is certainly aligned with our capabilities here at Portugal Textile.\n\nRegarding your inquiry, we do work with emerging brands and support the entire product development process, including pattern development, fabric and trim sourcing, sampling, fit development, and technical construction guidance through to bulk production.\n\nHowever, our minimum order quantity (MOQ) for trousers is 200 units per style. Unfortunately, the initial production volume you mentioned, 50-100 units, is below our MOQ. We would need to confirm if you are able to increase your order to meet this requirement.\n\nAs for the other details you requested, such as product development and sampling costs, indicative production pricing, and lead times, these depend on the specific product and design complexity. Accurate pricing can only be provided after our technical team evaluates your Tech Pack or physical sample.\n\nPlease let me know if you can adjust the order quantity to meet our MOQ, and if you have any flexibility in your target production price per unit. Once we have this information, we can proceed further.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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            "content": "Hi!\n\nMy name is Andrea, founder of *DREE*, a new womenswear brand focused on\ncreating distinctive, elevated pieces with an emphasis on *high-quality\nmaterials, construction and premium finishing*. The brand is currently in\ndevelopment, with production planned in Portugal.\n\nI am currently developing DREE's first product: a pair of *medium-rise,\nbaloon\/carrot-fit satin trousers* with a structured yet fluid silhouette. I\nhave the design direction, fit, colour and key product details defined, as\nwell as a physical reference garment, and I am currently developing the\ntechnical pack. I've attached a picture below for your reference.\n\nI am looking for a manufacturing partner that *works with emerging brands\nand supports the product development process*, including pattern\ndevelopment, fabric and trim sourcing, sampling and fit development,\ntechnical construction guidance and grading, through to bulk production.\n\nFor the fabric, I am looking for a *premium woven satin suitable for\ntrousers*, with substantial body, fluid but controlled drape and a refined\nlustre. I am open to different fibre compositions and would value support\nin sourcing and selecting the most suitable option.\n\nFor the first production, I am considering approximately *50=E2=80=93100 un=\nits in\none colourway, distributed across sizes*.\n\nCould you please confirm whether you work with emerging brands and whether\nthis type of product and initial production volume would be suitable for\nyou?\n\nI would also appreciate information regarding your *MOQ, product\ndevelopment and sampling costs, indicative production pricing, lead times,\nand your process from initial development through to bulk production*.\n\n[image: image.png]\n\n\nKind regards,\n*Andrea*\nFounder, DREE",
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            "content": "Hello Andrea,\n\nThank you for reaching out and sharing details about your brand, DREE. Your focus on high-quality materials and premium finishing aligns well with our expertise at Portugal Textile.\n\nWe do work with emerging brands and support the entire product development process, including pattern development, fabric and trim sourcing, sampling, fit development, and technical construction guidance through to bulk production.\n\nHowever, our minimum order quantity (MOQ) for trousers is 200 units per style. The initial production volume you mentioned, 50-100 units, is below our MOQ. We would need to confirm if you are able to increase your order to meet this requirement.\n\nRegarding product development and sampling costs, as well as indicative production pricing and lead times, these depend on the specific product and design complexity. Accurate pricing can only be provided after our technical team evaluates your Tech Pack or physical sample.\n\nPlease let me know if you can adjust the order quantity to meet our MOQ, and if you have any flexibility in your target production price per unit. Once we have this information, we can proceed further.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for the quick response.\n\nThe development support you described is very much what I am looking for.\n\nRegarding the MOQ, I understand the requirement of 200 units per style. My\npreference for the first production would be to start below this quantity,\nas DREE is launching with its first product. However, I am building the\nbrand with the intention of scaling production and establishing a long-term\nrelationship with the right manufacturing partner.\n\nI would therefore be interested in understanding whether there may be any\nflexibility on the initial order quantity, particularly for a first\nproduction in one colourway, with the possibility of increasing quantities\non subsequent orders.\n\nI understand that an accurate quotation would require your technical team\nto assess the finished Tech Pack or physical reference garment. At this\ninitial stage I don't have a finished tech pack and am hoping to work\ncollaboratively on it so I am mainly looking to understand the *indicative\ncost range* of working together before proceeding with a technical\nevaluation.\n\nBased on the information and product images I have already shared, would\nyou be able to provide a *ballpark range for the unit production cost for\n200 trousers*, as well as the typical range for *pattern development and\nsampling costs* for a product of this type?\n\nAlso, before proceeding, could you also confirm whether your team has\nexperience developing and manufacturing *woven womenswear trousers,\nparticularly structured trousers using satin or similarly fluid woven\nfabrics*, and whether you could share examples of comparable products you\nhave previously developed?\n\nIf the project appears suitable from your side, I would be very interested\nin discussing the next steps and obtaining an initial estimate for the\ndevelopment stage.\n\nBest,\nAndrea\n\nMatilde Azevedo  escreveu (quinta, 3\/09\/2026 \u00e0(s)\n14:19):\n\n> Hello Andrea,\n>\n> Thank you for reaching out and sharing details about your brand, DREE.\n> Your focus on high-quality materials and premium finishing aligns well with\n> our expertise at Portugal Textile.\n>\n> We do work with emerging brands and support the entire product development\n> process, including pattern development, fabric and trim sourcing, sampling,\n> fit development, and technical construction guidance through to bulk\n> production.\n>\n> However, our minimum order quantity (MOQ) for trousers is 200 units per\n> style. The initial production volume you mentioned, 50-100 units, is below\n> our MOQ. We would need to confirm if you are able to increase your order to\n> meet this requirement.\n>\n> Regarding product development and sampling costs, as well as indicative\n> production pricing and lead times, these depend on the specific product and\n> design complexity. Accurate pricing can only be provided after our\n> technical team evaluates your Tech Pack or physical sample.\n>\n> Please let me know if you can adjust the order quantity to meet our MOQ,\n> and if you have any flexibility in your target production price per unit.\n> Once we have this information, we can proceed further.\n>\n> Looking forward to your response.\n>\n>\n>\n> Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n> [image: Matilde Azevedo]\n> Matilde Azevedo\n> Commercial Assistant\n> +351 915 085 106 \n> info@portugaltextile.com\n> www.portugaltextile.com \n> [image: Facebook]  [image:\n> Instagram]  [image: LinkedIn]\n> \n> [image: GOTS Certified] \n>\n> Portugal Textile - Absolutarget Group\n> Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n> [image: Absolutarget Group]  [image:\n> Portugal Textile]  [image: Portugal\n> Shoes]  [image: Top SME Award]\n>  [image:\n> Export Award]\n> \n>\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (www.portugaltextile.com). Use these for the Brand Website question. Do NOT assume they are Tech Packs unless explicitly stated by the user.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Andrea,\n\nThank you for your detailed response and for sharing more about your vision for DREE. I understand your preference to start with a smaller production volume as you launch your first product. However, our MOQ for trousers remains at 200 units per style, and we are unable to offer flexibility on this initial quantity.\n\nRegarding your request for indicative cost ranges, I must clarify that we do not provide ballpark figures or estimates at this stage. Accurate pricing depends on the technical specifications, materials, construction, and final quantities, which our technical team needs to evaluate before confirming a quotation.\n\nAs for our experience, we do have expertise in developing and manufacturing woven womenswear trousers, including those made from satin and similar fluid woven fabrics. However, I cannot share specific examples of previous products due to confidentiality agreements with our clients.\n\nIf you are able to meet the MOQ and have flexibility in your target production price, we can certainly discuss the next steps once your Tech Pack or physical sample is ready for evaluation.\n\nPlease let me know if you can adjust the order quantity or if you have any other questions.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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