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            "content": "Hello,\n\nMy name is Luka, and I\u2019m reaching out on behalf of our company regarding\npotential production of wearable merchandise.\n\nAt this stage, we are in the design development phase, but we would like to\nstart early conversations with manufacturers to better understand\nproduction capabilities, minimum order quantities, and lead times in order\nto plan the process properly and avoid urgency later.\n\nWe are currently considering the following product categories:\n\n   -\n\n   Knitted polo shirts (women\u2019s)\n   -\n\n   Jersey-style T-shirts (unisex)\n   -\n\n   Caps\n   -\n\n   Bucket hats\n   -\n\n   Pouch bags\n\nOur focus is on high-quality materials, clean construction, and consistent\nfinishing.\nVisual designs are not finalized yet, but once ready, we will be able to\nshare detailed specs and references.\n\nCould you please let us know:\n\n   1.\n\n   Typical MOQ per product\n   2.\n\n   Estimated production time after design approval\n\nThank you in advance, and I look forward to your response.\n\nKind regards,\nLuka\n\n-- \n\nLuka Darchia\n*Marketing Manager*\n(+995) 579 15 29 95\nluka.d@ikigai.team\nLinkedin \n\nLuka DarchiaMarketing Manager\nluka.d@ikigai.team\nwww.ikg.team\n          This email and any attachments are confidential and may contain privileged information intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email from your system. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, or distribution of this communication is strictly prohibited. IKG Group Holding Ltd. and its affiliated companies accept no liability for any damage caused by this email or its attachments, including any viruses or malware transmitted through this message.\n\n[SYSTEM NOTE: User attached: image994817.png, image308976.png, image065093.png, image776447.png, image278809.png, image619739.png, image156041.png, image038852.png, image001188.png, image069425.png, image403001.png, image316206.png]",
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            "content": "Hello Luka,\n\nThank you for reaching out to us and for your interest in our production capabilities. I appreciate you planning ahead. Thank you for the files attached.\n\nI can certainly provide you with the initial information you've requested.\n\nOur typical minimum order quantities (MOQs) vary by product category:\n*   **Knitted Polo Shirts & T-shirts:** 200-300 units per style, with a minimum of 100 units per color.\n*   **Caps & Bucket Hats:** 500 units per style.\n*   **Pouch Bags:** 100 units per style and per color.\n\nRegarding the timeline, our standard production cycle, from confirming the technical details to final delivery, is approximately 5 months. Based on the current date, the earliest we could deliver a collection would be around July 2026.\n\nTo analyze your project properly, even at this early stage, I will need a few more details. Could you please provide the following?\n\n1.  **Brand Identity:** Do you have an established brand? If so, please provide the Name and Website.\n2.  **Location:** What is your country?\n3.  **Designs:** Since your designs are not yet finalized, could you please provide links from other websites that feature products similar to what you envision? This will help our team understand the construction and quality you are looking for.\n4.  **Quantities:** What are your planned order quantities per style?\n5.  **Timeline:** What is your target delivery date for this collection?\n6.  **Target Price:** What is your target production price per style, indicated separately for each style?\n\nOnce I have this information, I can provide a more detailed assessment.",
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            "content": "Hello,\n\nThank you for the detailed reply and for sharing the initial information on\nMOQs and timelines \u2014 this is very helpful for our planning.\n\nPlease find the requested details below:\n\n   1.\n\n   *Brand identity*\n   At this stage, we do not have websites yet. The merchandise is being\n   developed for internal company use and brand representation, not for retail\n   sale.\n   You can find our brands here:\n\n\n   -\n\n   Crystal: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/106158782\/admin\/dashboard\/\n   -\n\n   LetsGo: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/106157836\/admin\/dashboard\/\n\n\n   2.\n\n   *Location*\n   Tbilisi, Georgia.\n   3.\n\n   *Design references \/ quality direction*\n   Final designs are still in development, and we will provide full\n   technical packs once ready.\n   For quality direction, as an example for the *knitted polo*, we are\n   aiming for a premium look and feel. It does not need to be cashmere, but it\n   should be high-quality and well-structured.\n   A visual reference for the overall style and construction is similar to\n   this item:\n\n   https:\/\/www.farfetch.com\/ge\/shopping\/women\/miu-miu-ribbed-knit-cashmere-polo-shirt-item-22795171.aspx\n\nWe would be happy to review material options you usually work with and your\nrecommendations for achieving a similar result.\n\n   4.\n\n   *Quantities*\n   At this stage, we are considering total volumes in the range of *1,000\u20133,000\n   units*, depending on product category and pricing. Final quantities will\n   be defined once designs and costs are aligned.\n   5.\n\n   *Target timeline*\n   Our target delivery date for the collection is *end of April 2026*.\n   6.\n\n   *Target price*\n   We do not have fixed target prices yet, as these will depend on\n   materials, construction, and quantities. At this stage, we are looking to\n   understand realistic price ranges per product to align scope and\n   expectations.\n\nPlease let us know if you need any additional information at this point.\nOnce designs are finalized, we will be able to share detailed\nspecifications for a more precise evaluation.\n\nKind regards,\nLuka\n\nOn Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 9:54\u202fAM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Luka,\n>\n> Thank you for reaching out to us and for your interest in our production\n> capabilities. I appreciate you planning ahead. Thank you for the files\n> attached.\n>\n> I can certainly provide you with the initial information you've requested.\n>\n> Our typical minimum order quantities (MOQs) vary by product category:\n> * *Knitted Polo Shirts & T-shirts:* 200-300 units per style, with a\n> minimum of 100 units per color.\n> * *Caps & Bucket Hats:* 500 units per style.\n> * *Pouch Bags:* 100 units per style and per color.\n>\n> Regarding the timeline, our standard production cycle, from confirming the\n> technical details to final delivery, is approximately 5 months. Based on\n> the current date, the earliest we could deliver a collection would be\n> around July 2026.\n>\n> To analyze your project properly, even at this early stage, I will need a\n> few more details. Could you please provide the following?\n>\n> 1. *Brand Identity:* Do you have an established brand? If so, please\n> provide the Name and Website.\n> 2. *Location:* What is your country?\n> 3. *Designs:* Since your designs are not yet finalized, could you please\n> provide links from other websites that feature products similar to what you\n> envision? This will help our team understand the construction and quality\n> you are looking for.\n> 4. *Quantities:* What are your planned order quantities per style?\n> 5. *Timeline:* What is your target delivery date for this collection?\n> 6. *Target Price:* What is your target production price per style,\n> indicated separately for each style?\n>\n> Once I have this information, I can provide a more detailed assessment.\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\n-- \n\nLuka Darchia\n*Marketing Manager*\n(+995) 579 15 29 95\nluka.d@ikigai.team\nLinkedin \n\nLuka DarchiaMarketing Manager\nluka.d@ikigai.team\nwww.ikg.team\n          This email and any attachments are confidential and may contain privileged information intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email from your system. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, or distribution of this communication is strictly prohibited. IKG Group Holding Ltd. and its affiliated companies accept no liability for any damage caused by this email or its attachments, including any viruses or malware transmitted through this message.\n\n[SYSTEM NOTE: User attached: image596107.png, image897831.png, image935778.png, image183946.png, image906965.png, image155404.png, image217173.png, image094053.png, image083759.png, image089856.png, image182200.png, image292551.png]",
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            "content": "Hello Luka,\n\nThank you for providing these details. This helps clarify the scope of your project.\n\nI have noted your brand information, location, and the quality reference for the polo shirt.\n\nBefore we can move forward, I need to clarify three key points to ensure we are aligned:\n\n1.  **Quantities:** You mentioned a total volume of 1,000\u20133,000 units. To proceed, I need to understand the breakdown. Could you please clarify how many units you plan to produce per style for each product category (polo shirts, T-shirts, caps, etc.)? Our minimums are applied on a per-style basis.\n\n2.  **Timeline:** Your target delivery of the end of April 2026 is unfortunately not feasible. Our full development and production cycle takes a minimum of 5 months from the moment the designs are approved. Based on today's date, the earliest possible delivery would be in July 2026. Do you accept this revised delivery timeline?\n\n3.  **Target Price:** I understand you are looking for price ranges from us, but for our team to begin their analysis, we require your target production price per style, indicated separately for each style. This is a necessary step for us to evaluate the project's viability within our production structure.\n\nPlease provide these details, and we can then determine the next steps.",
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            "content": "Thank you for the clarification and for outlining the key points.\n\nPlease see our responses below:\n\n   1.\n\n   *Quantities*\n   We will have a full per-style quantity breakdown prepared in the design\n   and technical files, which we plan to share approximately *next week*.\n   At that stage, quantities per product and per style will be clearly defined.\n   2.\n\n   *Timeline*\n   Having the items ready by *the end of April 2026 is crucial for us*.\n   This timeline is a key requirement on our side.\n   We understand your standard production cycle; however, we would like to\n   know if there is *any possibility to accelerate the process* (for\n   example, by prioritizing production, adjusting development steps, or\n   limiting initial scope).\n   Please let us know honestly whether a faster production timeline could\n   be achievable under any conditions.\n   3.\n\n   *Target price*\n   At this stage, we do not have fixed target prices per style, as final\n   costs will depend on materials, construction, and confirmed quantities.\n   That said, we would still strongly prefer to receive *indicative price\n   ranges from your side* per product category, based on your experience\n   and standard materials. This will help us align the designs and volumes\n   realistically before finalizing specifications.\n\nI would also like to clarify that this would be an *opening order* from our\nside. If pricing is manageable and the quality meets our expectations, we\nsee strong potential for *additional orders in the following months and\nover the coming years*, as part of an ongoing partnership.\n\nPlease let us know if, based on the above, you see a feasible way forward.\n\nKind regards,\nLuka\n\n\n\nOn Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 10:12\u202fAM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Luka,\n>\n> Thank you for providing these details. This helps clarify the scope of\n> your project.\n>\n> I have noted your brand information, location, and the quality reference\n> for the polo shirt.\n>\n> Before we can move forward, I need to clarify three key points to ensure\n> we are aligned:\n>\n> 1. *Quantities:* You mentioned a total volume of 1,000\u20133,000 units. To\n> proceed, I need to understand the breakdown. Could you please clarify how\n> many units you plan to produce per style for each product category (polo\n> shirts, T-shirts, caps, etc.)? Our minimums are applied on a per-style\n> basis.\n>\n> 2. *Timeline:* Your target delivery of the end of April 2026 is\n> unfortunately not feasible. Our full development and production cycle takes\n> a minimum of 5 months from the moment the designs are approved. Based on\n> today's date, the earliest possible delivery would be in July 2026. Do you\n> accept this revised delivery timeline?\n>\n> 3. *Target Price:* I understand you are looking for price ranges from us,\n> but for our team to begin their analysis, we require your target production\n> price per style, indicated separately for each style. This is a necessary\n> step for us to evaluate the project's viability within our production\n> structure.\n>\n> Please provide these details, and we can then determine 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>\n\n\n-- \n\nLuka Darchia\n*Marketing Manager*\n(+995) 579 15 29 95\nluka.d@ikigai.team\nLinkedin \n\nLuka DarchiaMarketing Manager\nluka.d@ikigai.team\nwww.ikg.team\n          This email and any attachments are confidential and may contain privileged information intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email from your system. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, or distribution of this communication is strictly prohibited. IKG Group Holding Ltd. and its affiliated companies accept no liability for any damage caused by this email or its attachments, including any viruses or malware transmitted through this message.\n\n[SYSTEM NOTE: User attached: image319556.png, image787755.png, image237432.png, image830543.png, image163914.png, image150412.png, image364103.png, image693267.png, image202959.png, image625878.png, image742876.png, image434766.png]",
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            "content": "Hello Luka,\n\nThank you for your response. I appreciate the prospect of a long-term partnership.\n\nHowever, I must be transparent about our operational framework to ensure we start on the right foot.\n\nRegarding the timeline, delivering by the end of April 2026 is not possible. Our process is structured to guarantee quality at every stage and cannot be accelerated. The 5-month cycle is firm and consists of dedicated periods for sourcing, sampling (6-8 weeks), and production (10-14 weeks). Rushing these steps would compromise the high-quality result you are looking for. Therefore, the earliest feasible delivery date remains July 2026. Do you accept this revised delivery timeline?\n\nRegarding the target price, our process requires your input first. We need you to provide your target production price for each style. This allows our technical team to assess feasibility and select the appropriate materials and techniques from the start. We cannot provide indicative price ranges without this crucial information from your side.\n\nOnce you can provide the target prices per style and agree to the July 2026 timeline, I will be happy to receive your full quantity breakdown next week and move your project forward.",
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            "content": "Thank you for the detailed explanation and for your transparency regarding\nthe timeline and process.\n\nUnfortunately, at this stage *we are not able to adjust our delivery\ndeadline, so we will not be able to proceed with this project under the\nJuly 2026 timeline.*\n\nThat said, I appreciate your time and the information you shared. If our\ntimeline changes or if we plan future projects that align better with your\nproduction framework, I will be happy to get back in touch.\n\nThank you again, and I wish you all the best.\n\nKind regards,\nLuka\n\nOn Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 10:20\u202fAM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Luka,\n>\n> Thank you for your response. I appreciate the prospect of a long-term\n> partnership.\n>\n> However, I must be transparent about our operational framework to ensure\n> we start on the right foot.\n>\n> Regarding the timeline, delivering by the end of April 2026 is not\n> possible. Our process is structured to guarantee quality at every stage and\n> cannot be accelerated. The 5-month cycle is firm and consists of dedicated\n> periods for sourcing, sampling (6-8 weeks), and production (10-14 weeks).\n> Rushing these steps would compromise the high-quality result you are\n> looking for. Therefore, the earliest feasible delivery date remains July\n> 2026. Do you accept this revised delivery timeline?\n>\n> Regarding the target price, our process requires your input first. We need\n> you to provide your target production price for each style. This allows our\n> technical team to assess feasibility and select the appropriate materials\n> and techniques from the start. We cannot provide indicative price ranges\n> without this crucial information from your side.\n>\n> Once you can provide the target prices per style and agree to the July\n> 2026 timeline, I will be happy to receive your full quantity breakdown next\n> week and move your project forward.\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\n-- \n\nLuka Darchia\n*Marketing Manager*\n(+995) 579 15 29 95\nluka.d@ikigai.team\nLinkedin \n\nLuka DarchiaMarketing Manager\nluka.d@ikigai.team\nwww.ikg.team\n          This email and any attachments are confidential and may contain privileged information intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email from your system. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, or distribution of this communication is strictly prohibited. IKG Group Holding Ltd. and its affiliated companies accept no liability for any damage caused by this email or its attachments, including any viruses or malware transmitted through this message.\n\n[SYSTEM NOTE: User attached: image978473.png, image608052.png, image401626.png, image335675.png, image352171.png, image529600.png, image385609.png, image038561.png, image481716.png, image432762.png, image749234.png, image105616.png]",
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            "content": "Hello Luka,\n\nI understand completely. Our commitment to quality requires this production timeframe, and I respect that your project has a firm deadline that we cannot meet at this moment.\n\nThank you for your time and for considering us. We would be very happy to hear from you for any future projects that might align with our schedule.\n\nI wish you the best of luck with this collection.",
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