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            "content": "Dear Portugal Textile Team,\n\n\nI hope this email finds you well.\n\n\nMy name is Carolien Daems and I am based in Belgium. I am currently develop=\ning a new, sustainable underwear and loungewear brand. Our focus is on high=\n-quality, ultra-soft daily basics, offering both clean comfortable underwea=\nr and styles with lace details.\n\n\nAs a starting brand, I am looking for a production partner in Europe who of=\nfers Full Package Production (FPP) to help guide me through the development=\n process.\n\n\nWhat I am looking for:\n\n  *   Products: Starting with basic underwear\/briefs, expanding into soft l=\noungewear and bras later.\n  *   Fabric preference: Sustainable and eco-friendly fabrics made from woo=\nd pulp, specifically Tencel=99 or Lenzing=99 Modal blends with elastane for=\n comfortable stretch.\n  *   Services needed: Pattern making\/digitization based on iPad photos (wi=\nth a ruler for scale), sourcing fabrics\/trims, and sampling.\n\nI am currently finalizing my Tech Pack for our first model, \"Caro\". To mana=\nge my start-up budget efficiently, I would like to receive pricing for two =\ndifferent sampling stages:\n\n  1.  A standard Proto-sample: To test the pattern and fit, using a basic s=\noft stretch fabric (any available jersey with elastane) and standard sewing=\n thread from your available factory stock.\n  2.  A final Salesman \/ Production sample: To test the final product quali=\nty. This version must use the requested sustainable Tencel=99 or Lenzing=99=\n Modal stretch fabric, eco-friendly sewing thread (such as organic cotton o=\nr recycled polyester), and a custom heat-transfer care label (logo stamp) o=\nn the inside.\n\nCould you please provide me with information regarding your terms and prici=\nng?\n\n  *   Do you work with starting brands, and what is your Minimum Order Quan=\ntity (MOQ) per style\/color for production?\n  *   What would be the estimated development fee \/ sample cost for the pro=\nto-sample versus the final sustainable sample (including fabric sourcing)?\n  *   Do you have experience with sourcing certified Tencel=99 \/ Lenzing=99=\n Modal fabrics or implementing heat-transfer labels?\n  *   Could you give me an indication of the average production price per p=\niece for a lower quantity production run with these eco-friendly specificat=\nions?\n\nThank you very much for your time and guidance. I look forward to hearing f=\nrom you!\n\n\nKind regards,\n\nCarolien Daems\n\nBelgium\n\n+32487641511",
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            "content": "Hello Carolien,\n\nThank you for contacting us. \n\nTo 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. **Product Category**: What type of product do you want to develop (e.g., underwear, loungewear)?\n3. **Tech Packs\/Samples**: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to send us?\n4. **Quantities**: What is the total quantity and how many styles do you intend to create?\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\nLooking forward to your response!",
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            "content": "Dear Matilde,\nThank you for your quick response. I am happy to provide you with the detai=\nls of my project. Please find my answers below:\n\n  1.  Brand: The brand is currently operating under the working title \"Caro=\n Underwear\" (named after our first style), as the final brand name and trad=\nemark registration are currently in progress. Our website is therefore stil=\nl under development.\n  2.  Product Category: We are starting with sustainable underwear (briefs)=\n and plan to expand into soft loungewear and bras later.\n  3.  Tech Packs\/Samples: Yes, I have a fully detailed Tech Pack ready for =\nour first style, \"Caro\". I have attached the Tech Pack (including the patte=\nrn measurements and visual references) to this email.\n  4.  Quantities: For this first launch, we want to start with a lower quan=\ntity production run to test the market. Could you please let me know what y=\nour Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) is per style and color for starting brands=\n?\n  5.  Target Price: As we are a starting brand, we do not have a fixed targ=\net price yet. We prefer to receive an initial price indication or cost esti=\nmate from your side, based on the specifications in the attached Tech Pack =\nfor lower production quantities.\n\nAs mentioned in my previous email, we would love to start with a standard p=\nroto-sample first (using factory stock) to test the fit, before moving to t=\nhe final sustainable sample.\nPlease review the attached Tech Pack and let me know if you can provide us =\nwith a quotation and information regarding your terms.\nLooking forward to hearing from you!\nKind regards,\nCarolien\n+32487641511\n________________________________\nVan: Matilde Azevedo \nVerzonden: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 8:47:08 PM\nAan: carolien.daems@hotmail.com \nOnderwerp: Re: Production inquiry: Starting sustainable underwear brand (Lo=\nw MOQ & Eco-friendly materials)\n\nHello Carolien,\n\nThank you for contacting us.\n\nTo provide you with an accurate quotation for your project, I need the foll=\nowing details:\n\n1. Brand: Do you have an established brand? If so, please provide the name =\nand website.\n2. Product Category: What type of product do you want to develop (e.g., und=\nerwear, loungewear)?\n3. Tech Packs\/Samples: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to send=\n us?\n4. Quantities: What is the total quantity and how many styles do you intend=\n to create?\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 o=\nn the next steps.\n\nLooking forward to your response!\n\n\nOs melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo\nCommercial Assistant\ntel: +351 915 085 106\nemail: matilde@portugaltextile.com\naddress: Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila d=\no Conde\n[Absolutarget]   [Portugal Textile]    [Portugal Shoes] \n[Novo Projeto]",
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            "content": "Hello Carolien,\n\nThank you for providing the details of your project and for sending the Tech Pack. \n\nI appreciate your interest in working with us. However, I must inform you that our minimum order quantity (MOQ) for sustainable underwear is strictly 1,000 units per style and per color. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate lower quantities for production runs.\n\nIf you are willing to meet the minimum order quantities, I would be happy to assist you further. Please let me know if you can proceed with at least 1,000 units per style and color.\n\nLooking forward to your response!",
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            "content": "Dear Matilde,\nThank you for your response and for clarifying your production terms.\nUnfortunately, as a starting brand, 1,000 units per style and color is currently above our launch budget. We need to start with lower quantities to test the market first.\nTherefore, we cannot proceed with production at this moment. However, I will certainly keep Portugal Textile in mind for the future as our brand grows and our production volumes increase.\nThank you again for your time and guidance.\nKind regards,\nCarolien Daems\n\n\nVerzonden vanuit Outlook voor iOS\n________________________________\nVan: Matilde Azevedo \nVerzonden: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 8:59:06 PM\nAan: carolien.daems@hotmail.com \nOnderwerp: Re: Production inquiry: Starting sustainable underwear brand (Low MOQ & Eco-friendly materials)\n\nHello Carolien,\n\nThank you for providing the details of your project and for sending the Tech Pack.\n\nI appreciate your interest in working with us. However, I must inform you that our minimum order quantity (MOQ) for sustainable underwear is strictly 1,000 units per style and per color. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate lower quantities for production runs.\n\nIf you are willing to meet the minimum order quantities, I would be happy to assist you further. Please let me know if you can proceed with at least 1,000 units per style and color.\n\nLooking forward to your response!\n\n\nOs melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo\nCommercial Assistant\ntel: +351 915 085 106\nemail: matilde@portugaltextile.com\naddress: Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n[Absolutarget]   [Portugal Textile]    [Portugal Shoes] \n[Novo Projeto]",
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            "content": "Hello Carolien,\n\nThank you for your understanding and for considering us for your future production needs. I completely understand the challenges of starting a new brand and the importance of managing your budget effectively.\n\nIf your situation changes and you find yourself ready to meet the minimum order quantities in the future, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out. We would be more than happy to assist you with your sustainable underwear and loungewear production.\n\nWishing you the best of luck with your brand launch, and I hope to hear from you again soon!\n\nKind regards,",
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