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            "content": "Dear Team,\n\nI hope this message finds you well.\n\nMy name is Jasmine, and I am the founder of A State of Mind, a Dubai-based\nlifestyle and activewear brand inspired by racket sport culture. We are\ncurrently spending time in Europe on a sourcing and manufacturing trip and\nwill be in Porto this coming week.\n\nAs part of our long-term commitment to responsible production, we are\nactively working toward producing 100% of our products using sustainable\nmaterials and manufacturing methods. We came across your company and were\nimpressed by your focus on sustainability and innovation.\n\nI would love to arrange a meeting and showroom visit while we are in Porto\nto learn more about your capabilities, discuss our production needs, and\nsee some of your products and materials firsthand. We are particularly\ninterested in exploring potential long-term partnerships with manufacturers\nwho share our values around quality, transparency, and sustainability.\n\nPlease let me know if you might have availability this week on Tuesday or\nWednesday. We would be delighted to meet your team.\n\nThank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you.\n\nWarm regards,\n\n*Jasmine*\n\n*Founder & CEO*\n+971585215766\njasmine@astateofmind.com\nwww.astateofmind.com\nIG: @astateofmind.official\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (www.astateofmind.com). Use these for the Brand Website question. Do NOT assume they are Tech Packs unless explicitly stated by the user.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Jasmine,\n\nThank you for contacting us. \n\nTo provide you with an accurate quotation for your project, I need the following details:\n\n1. **Location**: What is your country?\n2. **Product Category**: What type of product do you want to develop (e.g., T-shirts, Shoes, Swimwear, etc.)?\n3. **Designs**: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to send us?\n4. **Quantities**: What is the total quantity and how many styles?\n5. **Target Price**: What is your target production price per style?\n\nOnce I have these details, I can better assess your project and guide you on the next steps. \n\nI appreciate your understanding regarding our workflow, and I look forward to your response.",
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            "content": "Dear Matilde,\n\nThank you for your prompt reply. Answering your questions below:\n\n1. *Location*: What is your country?\n*We are based in Dubai, UAE. (currently in Spain)*\n\n2. *Product Category*: What type of product do you want to develop (e.g.,\nT-shirts, Shoes, Swimwear, etc.)?\n*We are looking to produce activewear focusing on padel. **We are aiming\nfor the below requirements:*\n- Recycled nylon or polyamide (Econyl or equivalent)\n- 20=E2=80=9325% elastane\n- Bluesign\/OEKO-TEX certified dyeing\n- Portuguese knitting and sewing\n- Recycled packaging\n-\n3. *Designs*: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to send us?\n*We are in the process of finalizing the tech packs and yes we do have\nphysical samples we can send you (for fabric reference). Below are sketches\nof two styles currently in development.*\n\n4. *Quantities*: What is the total quantity and how many styles?\n*We are looking to produce ultra premium & sustainable products and would\nlike to start with as low quantities as possible, ideally starting with 50\nper style.*\n\n5. *Target Price*: What is your target production price per style?\n*Target production price per set (top + skort): 65-70 Euros. *\n\n[image: IMG_0060.PNG]\n[image: IMG_0059.PNG]\n\nLook forward to connecting further.\n\nBest,\nJasmine\n\nOn Sun, May 31, 2026 at 8:57=E2=80=AFAM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Jasmine,\n>\n> Thank you for contacting us.\n>\n> To provide you with an accurate quotation for your project, I need the\n> following details:\n>\n> 1. *Location*: What is your country?\n> 2. *Product Category*: What type of product do you want to develop (e.g.,\n> T-shirts, Shoes, Swimwear, etc.)?\n> 3. *Designs*: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to send us?\n> 4. *Quantities*: What is the total quantity and how many styles?\n> 5. *Target Price*: What is your target production price per style?\n>\n> Once I have these details, I can better assess your project and guide you\n> on the next steps.\n>\n> I appreciate your understanding regarding our workflow, and I look forwar=\nd\n> 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>\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (IMG_0060_6a1be031d93f0.png, IMG_0059_6a1be031dafe8.png). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Jasmine,\n\nThank you for providing the details and the attached files. \n\nI see that you are looking to produce activewear with specific sustainable materials and methods, which aligns well with our capabilities. However, I must inform you that the quantity you mentioned, 50 units per style, is below our minimum order quantity of 200 units per style. Our minimums are non-negotiable, and we cannot proceed with quantities lower than this.\n\nCould you please confirm if you are willing and able to increase your order to meet the minimum of 200 units per style? Once we have that confirmation, we can move forward with the next steps.\n\nI appreciate your understanding, and I look forward to your response.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nWe understand your MOQ requirements - would it be possible to do 200 split\ninto two colors in the same style?\n\nBest,\nJasmine\n\nOn Sun, May 31, 2026 at 9:16\u202fAM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Jasmine,\n>\n> Thank you for providing the details and the attached files.\n>\n> I see that you are looking to produce activewear with specific sustainable\n> materials and methods, which aligns well with our capabilities. However, I\n> must inform you that the quantity you mentioned, 50 units per style, is\n> below our minimum order quantity of 200 units per style. Our minimums are\n> non-negotiable, and we cannot proceed with quantities lower than this.\n>\n> Could you please confirm if you are willing and able to increase your\n> order to meet the minimum of 200 units per style? Once we have that\n> confirmation, we can move forward with the next steps.\n>\n> I appreciate your understanding, and I look 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 Jasmine,\n\nThank you for your understanding regarding our MOQ requirements. Yes, it is possible to split the 200 units into two colors for the same style. \n\nTo proceed, I will need to confirm the following details:\n\n1. **Product Category**: Activewear (specifically for padel).\n2. **Designs**: You have provided a Tech Pack and physical samples.\n3. **Quantities**: 200 units split into two colors for the same style.\n4. **Target Price**: \u20ac65-70 per set (top + skort).\n\nPlease confirm that all the above details are correct, and we can then move forward to discuss terms and finalize the project.\n\nI look forward to your confirmation.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nConfirmed. Please let me know how to proceed.\n\nI will be in Porto this week, would be great to meet and discuss details\nsuch as fabrics in person. As a life-long athlete I am a huge consumer of\nactivewear goods however it would be my first venture into fashion\nproduction so I would greatly appreciate the knowledge and expertise of\nyour team regarding different types of fabrics.\n\nBest,\nJasmine\n\nOn Sun, May 31, 2026 at 9:49\u202fAM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Jasmine,\n>\n> Thank you for your understanding regarding our MOQ requirements. Yes, it\n> is possible to split the 200 units into two colors for the same style.\n>\n> To proceed, I will need to confirm the following details:\n>\n> 1. *Product Category*: Activewear (specifically for padel).\n> 2. *Designs*: You have provided a Tech Pack and physical samples.\n> 3. *Quantities*: 200 units split into two colors for the same style.\n> 4. *Target Price*: \u20ac65-70 per set (top + skort).\n>\n> Please confirm that all the above details are correct, and we can then\n> move forward to discuss terms and finalize the project.\n>\n> I look forward to your confirmation.\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 Jasmine,\n\nThank you for confirming the details. \n\nBefore we can move forward, I need to outline our standard financial and operational terms:\n\n1. **Development Fees**: Costs depend on style (includes prototyping, sourcing, patterns, QC).\n2. **Prints and Embroideries**: Please note that there is an additional initial cost for setting up local and digital prints, all-overs, and embroideries.\n3. **Sample Cost**: Charged at 2x (DOUBLE) the production price (e.g., if production is \u20ac20, sample is \u20ac40).\n4. **Payment Terms**: 50% Advance \/ 50% Before Shipping (for both development and production).\n5. **Shipping**: Ex-Works (Client manages\/pays shipping & insurance).\n6. **Adjustments**: Can only be made after placing the final order.\n\nPlease let me know if you agree to proceed under these terms. \n\nRegarding your visit to Porto, I appreciate your interest in discussing fabrics and production details. However, I must inform you that we do not schedule meetings or showroom visits at this initial stage. Once we finalize the project details and confirm your agreement to the terms, we can discuss the next steps.\n\nI look forward to your response.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for outlining your terms and conditions. Most of these appear\nreasonable, and we appreciate the transparency.\n\nHowever, regarding the showroom visit, I would like to respectfully note\nthat meeting our manufacturing partners and seeing their facilities is an\nimportant part of our evaluation process.\n\nAs we are building A State of Mind as a long-term brand, we view\nmanufacturing relationships as close partnerships rather than purely\ntransactional supplier arrangements. Before committing to development and\nproduction, it is important for us to understand who we are working with,\nsee the quality of the products being produced, and gain a better\nunderstanding of the factory's capabilities and processes.\n\nWe would greatly appreciate if you could let us know on the points below\nbefore we proceed:\n1) Can fit, construction, fabric and design revisions be made during the\nsample development process prior to production approval?\n\n2) Sustainability - Which sustainable fabric suppliers do you currently\nwork with? Which certifications are available? Can you provide examples of\npremium recycled polyamide fabrics suitable for luxury padel apparel?\n\n3) Sampling - How many rounds of sample revisions are included? Are fit\nsamples and salesman samples charged differently? What is the typical\ntimeline from first prototype to production approval?\n\n4) Production - What is your current production lead time after approval?\nWhat is your reorder lead time?\n\n5) Quality control - What quality control process is followed before\nshipment? What is your policy regarding defective products?\n\n6)  Can you share examples of activewear or premium sportswear brands you\ncurrently manufacture for?\n\n\nLook forward to speaking further.\n\nBest,\nJasmine\n\nOn Sun, May 31, 2026 at 9:55\u202fAM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Jasmine,\n>\n> Thank you for confirming the details.\n>\n> Before we can move forward, I need to outline our standard financial and\n> operational terms:\n>\n> 1. *Development Fees*: Costs depend on style (includes prototyping,\n> sourcing, patterns, QC).\n> 2. *Prints and Embroideries*: Please note that there is an additional\n> initial cost for setting up local and digital prints, all-overs, and\n> embroideries.\n> 3. *Sample Cost*: Charged at 2x (DOUBLE) the production price (e.g., if\n> production is \u20ac20, sample is \u20ac40).\n> 4. *Payment Terms*: 50% Advance \/ 50% Before Shipping (for both\n> development and production).\n> 5. *Shipping*: Ex-Works (Client manages\/pays shipping & insurance).\n> 6. *Adjustments*: Can only be made after placing the final order.\n>\n> Please let me know if you agree to proceed under these terms.\n>\n> Regarding your visit to Porto, I appreciate your interest in discussing\n> fabrics and production details. However, I must inform you that we do not\n> schedule meetings or showroom visits at this initial stage. Once we\n> finalize the project details and confirm your agreement to the terms, we\n> can discuss the next steps.\n>\n> I look 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 Jasmine,\n\nThank you for your thoughtful response and for outlining your concerns regarding the manufacturing partnership. I appreciate your commitment to building a long-term relationship.\n\nTo address your questions:\n\n1. **Revisions**: Yes, fit, construction, fabric, and design revisions can be made during the sample development process prior to production approval.\n\n2. **Sustainability**: We work with several sustainable fabric suppliers, and we hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, which guarantees our commitment to environmentally and socially responsible production. I can provide examples of premium recycled polyamide fabrics suitable for luxury padel apparel once we move forward with the project.\n\n3. **Sampling**: Typically, we include two rounds of sample revisions. Fit samples and salesman samples may incur different charges, and the typical timeline from the first prototype to production approval is approximately 6-8 weeks.\n\n4. **Production Lead Time**: Our current production lead time after approval is 10-14 weeks. Reorder lead times can vary based on the specifics of the order.\n\n5. **Quality Control**: We follow a strict quality control process before shipment, which includes thorough inspections. Our policy regarding defective products is to address them on a case-by-case basis, ensuring that we maintain high standards.\n\n6. **Current Brands**: While I cannot disclose specific brand names due to confidentiality agreements, we do manufacture for several activewear and premium sportswear brands that align with our values of quality and sustainability.\n\nI hope this information helps clarify your concerns. Please let me know if you agree to proceed under our outlined terms, and we can move forward with the next steps.\n\nI look forward to your response.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nBeyond GOTS certification, what sustainability certifications do you hold\nat both the factory and fabric level? Specifically, we are looking for:\n\n- Portuguese manufacturer with good labor practices\n\n- GRS-certified recycled polyamide fabrics\n\n- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification\n\n- European production\n\n- Transaction certificates available for every order\n\nBest,\nJasmine\n\nOn Sun, May 31, 2026 at 10:10\u202fAM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Jasmine,\n>\n> Thank you for your thoughtful response and for outlining your concerns\n> regarding the manufacturing partnership. I appreciate your commitment to\n> building a long-term relationship.\n>\n> To address your questions:\n>\n> 1. *Revisions*: Yes, fit, construction, fabric, and design revisions can\n> be made during the sample development process prior to production approval.\n>\n> 2. *Sustainability*: We work with several sustainable fabric suppliers,\n> and we hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, which\n> guarantees our commitment to environmentally and socially responsible\n> production. I can provide examples of premium recycled polyamide fabrics\n> suitable for luxury padel apparel once we move forward with the project.\n>\n> 3. *Sampling*: Typically, we include two rounds of sample revisions. Fit\n> samples and salesman samples may incur different charges, and the typical\n> timeline from the first prototype to production approval is approximately\n> 6-8 weeks.\n>\n> 4. *Production Lead Time*: Our current production lead time after\n> approval is 10-14 weeks. Reorder lead times can vary based on the specifics\n> of the order.\n>\n> 5. *Quality Control*: We follow a strict quality control process before\n> shipment, which includes thorough inspections. Our policy regarding\n> defective products is to address them on a case-by-case basis, ensuring\n> that we maintain high standards.\n>\n> 6. *Current Brands*: While I cannot disclose specific brand names due to\n> confidentiality agreements, we do manufacture for several activewear and\n> premium sportswear brands that align with our values of quality and\n> sustainability.\n>\n> I hope this information helps clarify your concerns. Please let me know if\n> you agree to proceed under our outlined terms, and we can move forward with\n> the next steps.\n>\n> I look 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 Jasmine,\n\nThank you for your inquiry regarding our sustainability certifications. \n\nIn addition to the GOTS certification, we also prioritize the following:\n\n- **Labor Practices**: We are committed to ethical labor practices and work exclusively with Portuguese manufacturers who adhere to fair labor standards.\n  \n- **GRS Certification**: We can source GRS-certified recycled polyamide fabrics from our suppliers, ensuring that they meet the necessary sustainability criteria.\n\n- **OEKO-TEX Standard 100**: We also work with fabrics that hold the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification, ensuring they are free from harmful substances.\n\n- **European Production**: All our production is based in Portugal, maintaining high standards of quality and sustainability.\n\n- **Transaction Certificates**: We can provide transaction certificates for every order, ensuring transparency and traceability in our supply chain.\n\nI hope this information meets your requirements. Please let me know if you agree to proceed under our outlined terms, and we can move forward with the next steps.\n\nI look forward to your response.",
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