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            "content": "Dear Portugal Textile team,\n\nI am Inna, co-founder of Gossip Intimates - a new lingerie brand based in\nYerevan, Armenia, launching direct-to-consumer with our first sales channel\nbeing online (Instagram). Our first collection centers mainly on lace\nlingerie across balconette, plunge and triangle silhouettes, with a\nsignature powder-blue brand identity and gold hardware detailing throughout=\n.\nI am also attaching a moodboard for your reference, so you can get a sense\nof the overall mood and aesthetic we are aiming for with this brand.\n\nWe came across your website and noted that you work on OEM production, this\nis what prompted us to reach out. We are currently sourcing a manufacturing\npartner for prototype development and subject to a successful sampling\nprocess, ongoing production.\n\n*Our planned development process*\n\nOur main approach is to provide physical prototype garments  as the\nstarting reference for each style. These are purchased samples from\nestablished lingerie brands that most closely match the silhouette,\nconstruction and fit we are targeting. Alongside each prototype, we will\nwrite  notes on the specific design adjustments we would like made relative\nto that reference - for example, replacing a decorative strap detail with a\nstandard single strap, adjusting coverage on a bottom style or changing the\ncolor.\nIn the attachments you can find an assortment plan with  list of the\nprototypes we will be providing with that kind of comments (subject to\nchanges during the development).\n\nFabric and lace do not need to match the prototype exactly. We are open to\nyour recommended materials or in-house fabric library - please treat the\nprototype as a construction and fit benchmark rather than a fabric\nspecification. As part of this process we would like to select 2-3 lace\ntypes together with you and use them consistently across all styles, rather\nthan sourcing a unique lace per style.\n\nEach style will need to be produced in one or more specific colors from our\nbrand palette: powder cornflower blue, black, ivory and red. We will\nconfirm the exact color-to-style assignments alongside the prototypes.\n\nOur target plan is to release a new drop every 3 months. The attached\nprototype selection covers the styles and colorways planned for our first\ntwo drops.\n\n*Information we are requesting*\n\nTo help us evaluate your factory as a production partner, could you please\nprovide the following:\n\n*General info:*\n\n1.      What is your development process for new products?\n\n2.      Do you prepare CADs for our confirmation before sampling begins?\n\n3.      What is your sampling process, including cost per sample and\ntypical lead time?\n\n4.      MOQ per style, per color and whether MOQs can be combined across\ncolorways of the same style\n\n5.      Bulk production lead time following sample approval and how this\nscales with order quantity\n\n6.      Fabric and lace sourcing - availability of an in-house material\nlibrary versus client-supplied fabric and typical lead time to source a\ncomparable alternative to a reference material\n\n7.      Available size range for bras and panties\n\n8.      Quality control process and defect tolerance policy\n\n9.      Relevant certifications\n\n*Labels:*\n\nDo you provide:\n\n=E2=80=A2      Woven labels\n\n=E2=80=A2      Care labels\n\n=E2=80=A2      Hang tags\n\n*Pricing:*\n\nIf possible, we would appreciate an approximate quotation for:\n\n=E2=80=A2      Sample production\n\n=E2=80=A2      Bulk production\n\nWe understand that pricing depends on quantities and materials, so an\nestimated range would be very helpful at this stage. For your convenience\nyou can just fill in your estimated pricing in our assortment plan file.\n\n*Supply contract and payment terms:*\n\nIt would also help to know your standard payment terms (e.g. deposit\npercentage and balance schedule, currency, payment methods), as well as\ninformation about your standard supply contract.\n\n*Logistics and delivery:*\n\nPlease provide information regarding your shipping and delivery process:\n\n=E2=80=A2      Which shipping methods do you offer? (Air, Road, Sea, Expres=\ns)\n\n=E2=80=A2      Which Incoterms do you typically work with?\n\n=E2=80=A2      Do you prepare all export documentation required for interna=\ntional\nshipments?\n\n=E2=80=A2      How are products packaged for transportation?\n\n=E2=80=A2      Can packaging be customized according to our branding requir=\nements?\n\n*Next steps*\n\nWe plan to ship the physical prototype garments and accompanying design\nnotes separately once we have confirmed you are able to take this project\nforward. In the meantime, we would appreciate your responses to the\nquestions above, along with any standard onboarding documents (new client\nquestionnaire, sample request form, etc.) you typically require from new\nbrand partners.\n\nPlease let us know if you need any additional information from our side to\nprepare your response. We look forward to hearing from you.\n\nWarm regards,\n\nInna\n\n\n*Co-founder, Gossip Intimates*\n\n*inn.mnatsakanyan@gmail.com  | +37491757178*\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (Gossip_Drop1_2_Assortment_Plan_6a6f503203b75.xlsx, Gossip_moodboard_6a6f50320e79c.png). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Inna,\n\nThank you for reaching out and providing the details about Gossip Intimates. I appreciate the moodboard and assortment plan you've shared, which give a clear sense of your brand's aesthetic and direction.\n\nTo proceed with evaluating your project, I need to gather some additional information:\n\n1. **Quantities**: Could you please specify the total quantity you plan to produce per style? Our minimum order quantity for underwear, including lingerie, is 1,000 units per style and per color.\n\n2. **Target Price**: What is your target production price per style? This will help us align with your budget expectations.\n\nRegarding your questions:\n\n- **Development Process**: We start with a thorough review of your Tech Pack or physical samples, followed by prototyping and sampling. CADs are not typically prepared before sampling.\n  \n- **Sampling Process**: The cost of a sample depends on the complexity of each specific design. Lead time for sampling is typically 6-8 weeks.\n\n- **MOQ**: As mentioned, the minimum is 1,000 units per style and per color.\n\n- **Production Lead Time**: After sample approval, production takes approximately 10-14 weeks.\n\n- **Fabric and Lace Sourcing**: We can recommend materials from our in-house library, but specific lead times depend on the material.\n\n- **Size Range**: We can discuss available sizes once we have more details about your requirements.\n\n- **Quality Control**: We have a stringent quality control process to ensure high standards.\n\n- **Certifications**: We hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification.\n\n- **Labels**: We provide woven labels, care labels, and hang tags, but these are not sold separately.\n\n- **Pricing**: Accurate pricing can only be provided after our technical team analyzes your Tech Pack and confirms the final quantities.\n\n- **Payment Terms**: Our standard terms are 50% advance and 50% before shipping.\n\n- **Logistics**: We operate on an Ex-Works basis, meaning the client manages shipping and insurance. We prepare all necessary export documentation.\n\nPlease confirm if you agree to produce at least the minimum quantities for your styles. Once I have this information, I can better assess your project and guide you on the next steps.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nWarm regards,",
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            "content": "Dear Matilde,\n\nThank you very much for your quick and detailed response and for taking the\ntime to review our presentation.\n\nI appreciate the transparency regarding your manufacturing process, lead\ntimes and MOQs. It was very helpful to better understand how you work.\n\nAt the moment, we are in the early launch phase of Gossip Intimates and are\nplanning a smaller first production run in order to validate the collection\nand better understand our customers before scaling the business.\n\nAnd unfortunately this means that your current MOQ of 1,000 units per style\nand per color is beyond our initial production capacity.\n\nI would very much like to keep your company in mind as a potential\nlong-term manufacturing partner once our production volumes increase.\n\nIf your MOQ requirements become more flexible in the future or if you offer\nany options for smaller development or pilot production runs, I would be\ngrateful if you could let me know.\n\nWishing you continued success and I hope we can stay in touch.\n\nKind regards,\n\n*Inna*\n*Gossip Intimates*\n\n\u0432\u0441, 2 \u0430\u0432\u0433. 2026\u202f\u0433. \u0432 18:12, Matilde Azevedo :\n\n> Hello Inna,\n>\n> Thank you for reaching out and providing the details about Gossip\n> Intimates. I appreciate the moodboard and assortment plan you've shared,\n> which give a clear sense of your brand's aesthetic and direction.\n>\n> To proceed with evaluating your project, I need to gather some additional\n> information:\n>\n> 1. *Quantities*: Could you please specify the total quantity you plan to\n> produce per style? Our minimum order quantity for underwear, including\n> lingerie, is 1,000 units per style and per color.\n>\n> 2. *Target Price*: What is your target production price per style? This\n> will help us align with your budget expectations.\n>\n> Regarding your questions:\n>\n> - *Development Process*: We start with a thorough review of your Tech\n> Pack or physical samples, followed by prototyping and sampling. CADs are\n> not typically prepared before sampling.\n>\n> - *Sampling Process*: The cost of a sample depends on the complexity of\n> each specific design. Lead time for sampling is typically 6-8 weeks.\n>\n> - *MOQ*: As mentioned, the minimum is 1,000 units per style and per color.\n>\n> - *Production Lead Time*: After sample approval, production takes\n> approximately 10-14 weeks.\n>\n> - *Fabric and Lace Sourcing*: We can recommend materials from our\n> in-house library, but specific lead times depend on the material.\n>\n> - *Size Range*: We can discuss available sizes once we have more details\n> about your requirements.\n>\n> - *Quality Control*: We have a stringent quality control process to\n> ensure high standards.\n>\n> - *Certifications*: We hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)\n> certification.\n>\n> - *Labels*: We provide woven labels, care labels, and hang tags, but\n> these are not sold separately.\n>\n> - *Pricing*: Accurate pricing can only be provided after our technical\n> team analyzes your Tech Pack and confirms the final quantities.\n>\n> - *Payment Terms*: Our standard terms are 50% advance and 50% before\n> shipping.\n>\n> - *Logistics*: We operate on an Ex-Works basis, meaning the client\n> manages shipping and insurance. We prepare all necessary export\n> documentation.\n>\n> Please confirm if you agree to produce at least the minimum quantities for\n> your styles. Once I have this information, I can better assess your project\n> and guide you on the next steps.\n>\n> Looking forward to your response.\n>\n> Warm regards,\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": "Thank you for your understanding, Inna. I appreciate your interest in considering us for future collaborations as your production volumes grow. Should our MOQ requirements change or if we introduce options for smaller production runs, I will certainly keep you informed.\n\nWishing you all the best with the launch of Gossip Intimates, and I look forward to the possibility of working together in the future.\n\nKind regards,",
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