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            "content": "Hi,\n\nMy name is Vanessa, and I am the founder of a California-based women\u2019s\napparel brand focused on elevated essentials.\n\nI am exploring Portugal manufacturing partners to develop a premium modal\nrib knit fabric.\n\nTarget specs:\n\n   - 95% modal \/ 5% spandex\n   - Lenzing modal preferred\n   - 2x1 rib knit\n   - 260 GSM range\n   - luxury soft hand feel + excellent recovery\n   - Colors- white, black, light gray, light pink\n\nI\u2019m looking for:\n\n   - fabric development capabilities\n   - sampling options\n   - MOQ and pricing\n\nI would love to build a long-term partnership with a high-quality European\nmill.\n\nVanessa",
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            "content": "Hello Vanessa,\n\nThank you for contacting us. To provide you with an accurate quotation for your project, I need the following details:\n\n1. Brand: Do you have an established brand? If so, please provide the Name and Website.\n2. Location: What is your country?\n3. Product Category: What type of product do you want to develop (e.g., T-shirts, Dresses, etc.)?\n4. Designs: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to send us?\n5. Quantities: What is the total quantity and how many styles?\n6. Target Price: What is your target production price per style?\n7. Timeline: What is your desired delivery date?\n\nOnce I have these details, I can better assess your project and guide you on the next steps.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for your response, I appreciate your time.\n\nPlease find my details below:\n\n   1. *Brand:* forevertanks\n   A California-based women\u2019s brand focused on elevated, coastal-inspired\n   basics.\n   (Website is currently in development; I primarily sell through wholesale\n   and direct channels.)\n   2. *Location:* United States (California)\n   3. *Product Category:* Women\u2019s premium tank tops (fitted basics)\n   4. *Designs:*\n   Yes, I have a physical sample of my current tank as well as the fabric\n   reference I am using. I can send this for development.\n   5. *Quantities:*\n   I am initially exploring development with the intention of scaling.\n   Estimated starting range would be approximately 200-300* units per style*,\n   with repeat orders as the brand grows.\n   6. *Target Price:*\n   At this stage, I am focused on achieving the *right fabric quality and\n   construction*, and would appreciate your guidance on pricing based on my\n   specifications.\n   7. *Timeline:*\n   I am currently in the sourcing and development phase and looking to\n   begin sampling in the near term.\n\nAdditionally, I am specifically interested in developing a *premium modal\nrib knit fabric* with the following characteristics:\n\n   - 95% modal \/ 5% spandex\n   - 2x1 rib\n   - ~260 GSM\n   - very soft, elevated hand feel with strong recovery\n   - Colors- white, black, light gray, light pink\n\nPlease let me know the best next steps for sampling and fabric development.\n\nLooking forward to your guidance.\n\n\nVanessa\n\nOn Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 1:58\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Vanessa,\n>\n> Thank you for contacting us. To provide you with an accurate quotation for\n> your project, I need the following details:\n>\n> 1. Brand: Do you have an established brand? If so, please provide the Name\n> and Website.\n> 2. Location: What is your country?\n> 3. Product Category: What type of product do you want to develop (e.g.,\n> T-shirts, Dresses, etc.)?\n> 4. Designs: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to send us?\n> 5. Quantities: What is the total quantity and how many styles?\n> 6. Target Price: What is your target production price per style?\n> 7. Timeline: What is your desired delivery date?\n>\n> Once I have these details, I can better assess your project and guide you\n> on the next steps.\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>",
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            "content": "Hello Vanessa,\n\nThank you for providing the details about your brand and project. It's great to learn more about forevertanks and your vision for women's premium tank tops.\n\nI see that you have a physical sample ready to send for development, which is excellent. We can work from your physical sample. Please let me know if you need the shipping address to send the item.\n\nRegarding the quantities, I want to confirm that our minimum order quantity is 200 units per style, which aligns with your initial estimate. \n\nAs for the target price, I understand your focus on achieving the right fabric quality and construction. However, accurate pricing can only be provided after our technical team analyzes your Tech Pack or physical sample and confirms the final quantities.\n\nLastly, I appreciate your timeline for sourcing and development. Given the standard cycle for production, we typically require a minimum of 5 months to maintain the high standards of Portuguese textile production.\n\nPlease let me know if you are ready to proceed with sending the physical sample, and I will provide you with the shipping address.\n\nLooking forward to your response.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for your detailed response, I really appreciate it.\n\nThis all sounds great, and I\u2019m very interested in moving forward with\ndevelopment.\n\nBefore sending the physical sample, I would love to confirm a few details:\n\n   - What is the typical *sampling cost* for development?\n   - How many *sample iterations* are usually included?\n   - Estimated timeline for the *first prototype sample*\n   - Do you develop the fabric in-house, or source through partner mills?\n\nAdditionally, I would like to confirm:\n\nMy goal is to maintain the *exact softness, stretch, hand feel and 4 colors\nwhite, black, heather grey, baby pink* of my current fabric, as this is a\nkey part of my brand.\n\nOnce I have this information, I\u2019ll be ready to send the physical sample.\n\nLooking forward to your guidance.\n\nThank you,\n\nVanessa\n\nOn Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 2:09\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Vanessa,\n>\n> Thank you for providing the details about your brand and project. It's\n> great to learn more about forevertanks and your vision for women's premium\n> tank tops.\n>\n> I see that you have a physical sample ready to send for development, which\n> is excellent. We can work from your physical sample. Please let me know if\n> you need the shipping address to send the item.\n>\n> Regarding the quantities, I want to confirm that our minimum order\n> quantity is 200 units per style, which aligns with your initial estimate.\n>\n> As for the target price, I understand your focus on achieving the right\n> fabric quality and construction. However, accurate pricing can only be\n> provided after our technical team analyzes your Tech Pack or physical\n> sample and confirms the final quantities.\n>\n> Lastly, I appreciate your timeline for sourcing and development. Given the\n> standard cycle for production, we typically require a minimum of 5 months\n> to maintain the high standards of Portuguese textile production.\n>\n> Please let me know if you are ready to proceed with sending the physical\n> sample, and I will provide you with the shipping address.\n>\n> Looking forward to your response.\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>",
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            "content": "Hello Vanessa,\n\nThank you for your continued interest in moving forward with the development of your tank tops. I\u2019m happy to provide you with the information you requested:\n\n1. **Sampling Cost**: The sample cost is charged at 2x the production price. This means that once we determine the production price based on your specifications, the sample will be double that amount.\n\n2. **Sample Iterations**: Typically, we include one initial prototype sample. Additional iterations may incur extra costs, depending on the adjustments needed.\n\n3. **Timeline for First Prototype Sample**: The first prototype sample usually takes about 6-8 weeks to develop after we receive your physical sample.\n\n4. **Fabric Development**: We source our fabrics through partner mills that meet our quality standards. This allows us to ensure the best materials for your products.\n\nI understand the importance of maintaining the exact softness, stretch, hand feel, and colors of your current fabric. Our team will work diligently to meet these specifications.\n\nOnce you are ready to send the physical sample, please let me know, and I will provide you with the shipping address.\n\nLooking forward to your response.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for the detailed information, this is very helpful.\n\nBefore proceeding with sending my physical sample, I would love to first\nreview available fabric options to ensure alignment with the hand feel I\u2019m\ncurrently using.\n\nDo you have any existing *modal rib knit swatches* (similar to 95% modal \/\n5% spandex, 2x1 rib, ~260 GSM) that you could send for evaluation?\n\nThe fabric feel is extremely important for my brand, so I would prefer to\nconfirm this first before moving into full sample development.\n\nOnce I review the swatches, I would be happy to move forward with sending\nmy physical sample.\n\nThank you again, and I look forward to your guidance.\n\n\nVanessa\n\nOn Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 2:21\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Vanessa,\n>\n> Thank you for your continued interest in moving forward with the\n> development of your tank tops. I\u2019m happy to provide you with the\n> information you requested:\n>\n> 1. *Sampling Cost*: The sample cost is charged at 2x the production\n> price. This means that once we determine the production price based on your\n> specifications, the sample will be double that amount.\n>\n> 2. *Sample Iterations*: Typically, we include one initial prototype\n> sample. Additional iterations may incur extra costs, depending on the\n> adjustments needed.\n>\n> 3. *Timeline for First Prototype Sample*: The first prototype sample\n> usually takes about 6-8 weeks to develop after we receive your physical\n> sample.\n>\n> 4. *Fabric Development*: We source our fabrics through partner mills that\n> meet our quality standards. This allows us to ensure the best materials for\n> your products.\n>\n> I understand the importance of maintaining the exact softness, stretch,\n> hand feel, and colors of your current fabric. Our team will work diligently\n> to meet these specifications.\n>\n> Once you are ready to send the physical sample, please let me know, and I\n> will provide you with the shipping address.\n>\n> Looking forward to your response.\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>",
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            "content": "Hello Vanessa,\n\nThank you for your understanding and for outlining your needs so clearly. I completely appreciate the importance of confirming the fabric feel before moving forward.\n\nUnfortunately, we do not provide fabric swatches for evaluation at this stage. However, once we receive your physical sample, our technical team will analyze it and work closely with you to ensure we meet your specifications for the modal rib knit fabric.\n\nPlease let me know when you are ready to send your physical sample, and I will provide you with the shipping address.\n\nLooking forward to your response.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for your response, I completely understand your process.\n\nAt this stage, since the fabric hand feel is such a key part of my product,\nI would like to continue exploring and confirming fabric options before\nmoving forward with full sample development.\n\nI truly appreciate your time and would love to stay in touch as I finalize\nthis step.\n\nI will reach back out once I am ready to proceed.\n\nThank you again,\n\nOn Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 2:30\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Vanessa,\n>\n> Thank you for your understanding and for outlining your needs so clearly.\n> I completely appreciate the importance of confirming the fabric feel before\n> moving forward.\n>\n> Unfortunately, we do not provide fabric swatches for evaluation at this\n> stage. However, once we receive your physical sample, our technical team\n> will analyze it and work closely with you to ensure we meet your\n> specifications for the modal rib knit fabric.\n>\n> Please let me know when you are ready to send your physical sample, and I\n> will provide you with the shipping address.\n>\n> Looking forward to your response.\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>",
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            "content": "Hello Vanessa,\n\nThank you for your understanding, and I appreciate your proactive approach in ensuring the fabric aligns with your brand's vision. I completely respect your decision to explore fabric options further before proceeding with sample development.\n\nPlease feel free to reach out whenever you are ready to move forward or if you have any questions in the meantime. I look forward to staying in touch and assisting you when the time comes.\n\nThank you again, and I wish you the best in finalizing this important step.\n\nLooking forward to hearing from you.",
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            "content": "Thank you and I will.\n\nOn Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 2:34\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Vanessa,\n>\n> Thank you for your understanding, and I appreciate your proactive approach\n> in ensuring the fabric aligns with your brand's vision. I completely\n> respect your decision to explore fabric options further before proceeding\n> with sample development.\n>\n> Please feel free to reach out whenever you are ready to move forward or if\n> you have any questions in the meantime. I look forward to staying in touch\n> and assisting you when the time comes.\n>\n> Thank you again, and I wish you the best in finalizing this important step.\n>\n> Looking forward to hearing from you.\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>",
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            "content": "You're welcome, Vanessa! I'm here whenever you need assistance. Don't hesitate to reach out when you're ready to proceed or if you have any questions in the future. Wishing you all the best as you finalize your fabric options.\n\nLooking forward to hearing from you!",
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            "content": "Thank you so much!\n\nOn Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 2:36\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> You're welcome, Vanessa! I'm here whenever you need assistance. Don't\n> hesitate to reach out when you're ready to proceed or if you have any\n> questions in the future. Wishing you all the best as you finalize your\n> fabric options.\n>\n> Looking forward to hearing from you!\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>",
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            "content": "You're very welcome! I'm glad to assist you. If you have any further questions or need support in the future, just let me know. Wishing you the best as you continue your journey with forevertanks.\n\nTake care, and I look forward to hearing from you!",
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