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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\n\nThank you so much for your message! I\u2019m really excited about the\npossibility of working together on these designs.\n\n\nOur main focus is on creating a beautiful, high-quality products that truly\nreflect the style we\u2019re aiming for. Price is important, of course, but\nquality and achieving the desired look and feel are our top priorities.\n\n\nFor context, we\u2019re thinking roughly in the \u20ac8\u201312 per piece range, depending\non materials, complexity, and what\u2019s feasible. We expect journal covers to\nbe at the higher end of the range, with pencil cases slightly lower. At\nthis stage, this is just an initial guide - we\u2019d greatly appreciate your\nadvice on what is realistic given the designs we\u2019ve shared.\n\n\nWe\u2019re happy to start with the minimum of 100 units per style, and we\u2019re\nlooking for a long-term, stable partner. If everything goes well, we would\ndefinitely plan to expand our orders in the future.\n\nThank you.\n\n\nHave a lovely day!\n\nAlexandra\n\nMy Journal Addiction\n\n\n\nD\u0148a st 1.\u202f4.\u202f2026 o 11:35 Matilde Azevedo \nnap\u00edsala(a):\n\n> Hello Alexandra,\n>\n> Thank you for the file. I've received your sketches, references, and the\n> photos of the journal cover you sewed.\n>\n> I appreciate you are happy to send the physical sample. That is fine. We\n> can work from your physical sample. We will provide the shipping address\n> for you to send the item after the project analysis.\n>\n> One more thing I'd love to check with you is the target price. To give you\n> the most accurate guidance, could you provide an estimated production price\n> per style for both the journal covers and the pencil cases? I know it's\n> difficult without knowing all the technical details, but any initial\n> estimate is helpful for our team.\n>\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 Alexandra,\n\nThank you for the details. Before I forward your project to our technical team for a formal quote, I need to confirm you agree with our standard financial and operational terms:\n\nDevelopment Fees: Costs depend on style (includes prototyping, sourcing, patterns, QC).\n\nPrints and embroideries: Please note that there is an additional initial cost for setting up local and digital prints, all-overs and embroideries.\n\nSample Cost: Charged at 2x (DOUBLE) the production price (e.g., if production is \u20ac10, sample is \u20ac20).\n\nPayment Terms: 50% Advance \/ 50% Before Shipping (for both development and production).\n\nShipping: Ex-Works (Client manages\/pays shipping & insurance).\n\nAdjustments: Can only be made after placing final order.\n\nDo you agree to proceed under these terms?",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\n\nThank you so much for outlining your standard terms.\n\n\nBefore we proceed, I just wanted to clarify a couple of things:\n\n\n   1.\n\n   Regarding the development fees and costs for prints\/embroidery, will\n   these be shared with us beforehand? I\u2019d like to understand the expected\n   costs before confirming.\n   2.\n\n   About adjustments to the products: at which stage will we be able to\n   request changes, and how many adjustments can we make? I want to make sure\n   the final products truly fit our style and vision, and that we can provide\n   guidance during the sample phase so nothing is produced that doesn\u2019t meet\n   our expectations.\n\n\nThank you again and have a lovely day!\n\nAlexandra\n\nMy Journal Addiction\n\n\nD\u0148a st 1.\u202f4.\u202f2026 o 13:09 Matilde Azevedo \nnap\u00edsala(a):\n\n> Hello Alexandra,\n>\n> Thank you for the details. Before I forward your project to our technical\n> team for a formal quote, I need to confirm you agree with our standard\n> financial and operational terms:\n>\n> Development Fees: Costs depend on style (includes prototyping, sourcing,\n> patterns, QC).\n>\n> Prints and embroideries: Please note that there is an additional initial\n> cost for setting up local and digital prints, all-overs and embroideries.\n>\n> Sample Cost: Charged at 2x (DOUBLE) the production price (e.g., if\n> production is \u20ac10, sample is \u20ac20).\n>\n> Payment Terms: 50% Advance \/ 50% Before Shipping (for both development and\n> production).\n>\n> Shipping: Ex-Works (Client manages\/pays shipping & insurance).\n>\n> Adjustments: Can only be made after placing final order.\n>\n> Do you agree to proceed under these terms?\n>\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 Alexandra,\n\nThank you for your questions, they are perfectly valid and I'm happy to clarify.\n\nRegarding the development and setup fees: Yes, absolutely. Once you agree to our general working terms, the immediate next action is for our technical team to conduct a full analysis of your designs. Following that, we will send you a detailed quote that clearly outlines all the anticipated costs, including development and any print or embroidery setups. You will have the chance to review and approve this quote before any work begins or any payment is made.\n\nAs for the adjustments, I can certainly see how that point could be unclear. The development phase is precisely when we refine the product to match your vision. You will receive a physical prototype, and based on that, you can provide feedback and request adjustments. We will continue this sampling process until you are completely happy with the result and give your formal approval. The term about adjustments applies to the bulk production run; once you approve a final sample and we begin producing your full order, the design is considered locked to ensure consistency across all pieces.\n\nI hope this helps to better explain our workflow. With these clarifications in mind, are you comfortable agreeing to these terms so I can forward your project for quotation?",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\n\nThank you so much for clarifying!\n\nI\u2019m comfortable agreeing to your general terms and happy for you to forward\nour project to your technical team for quotation.\n\n\nHave a lovely day!\n\nAlexandra\n\nMy Journal Addiction\n\n\nD\u0148a st 1.\u202f4.\u202f2026 o 13:30 Matilde Azevedo \nnap\u00edsala(a):\n\n> Hello Alexandra,\n>\n> Thank you for your questions, they are perfectly valid and I'm happy to\n> clarify.\n>\n> Regarding the development and setup fees: Yes, absolutely. Once you agree\n> to our general working terms, the immediate next action is for our\n> technical team to conduct a full analysis of your designs. Following that,\n> we will send you a detailed quote that clearly outlines all the anticipated\n> costs, including development and any print or embroidery setups. You will\n> have the chance to review and approve this quote before any work begins or\n> any payment is made.\n>\n> As for the adjustments, I can certainly see how that point could be\n> unclear. The development phase is precisely when we refine the product to\n> match your vision. You will receive a physical prototype, and based on\n> that, you can provide feedback and request adjustments. We will continue\n> this sampling process until you are completely happy with the result and\n> give your formal approval. The term about adjustments applies to the bulk\n> production run; once you approve a final sample and we begin producing your\n> full order, the design is considered locked to ensure consistency across\n> all pieces.\n>\n> I hope this helps to better explain our workflow. With these\n> clarifications in mind, are you comfortable agreeing to these terms so I\n> can forward your project for quotation?\n>\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": "Perfect! I have added your project to our system. Our technical team will review your request and we will contact you shortly via email with the next steps. Thank you for choosing Portugal Textile.",
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                "content": "Dear Portugal Textile Team,\n\n\nMy name is Alexandra, and I am the founder of My Journal Addiction, a brand\ndedicated to journals and stationery products. We are currently looking to\nexpand our product range to include sewn textile accessories and are\nseeking a reliable manufacturing partner.\n\nYou can explore our brand\u2019s aesthetic and current collections here:\nhttps:\/\/myjournaladdiction.com\/collections\/all\n\n\nWe are specifically interested in developing products such as:\n\n   -\n\n   Journal covers with bookmarks and pockets\n   -\n\n   Journal pouches\n   -\n\n   Pencil cases\n   -\n\n   Tote bags\n\nWe prioritize high-quality cotton materials, ideally with a soft, romantic\naesthetic (e.g., quilted fabrics, floral patterns, and delicate textures).\nQuality of craftsmanship and material durability are very important to us.\n\n\nCould you please provide information regarding the following:\n\n   1.\n\n   Product Range: What types of sewn products and manufacturing techniques\n   do you specialize in?\n   2.\n\n   Materials: What kind of fabrics (specifically cotton\/linen) do you have\n   in stock or can you source?\n   3.\n\n   Sampling: What is your process for product development and creating\n   prototypes?\n   4.\n\n   MOQ: What are your minimum order quantities per design\/color?\n   5.\n\n   Customization: What options do you offer for branding (labels,\n   embroidery, printing, or custom packaging)?\n   6.\n\n   Sustainability: Do you hold any third-party certifications (such as\n   GOTS, OEKO-TEX, or SEDEX)? We are committed to ethical production and would\n   love to share these standards with our customers.\n\n\nIf you have a digital catalog or examples of similar past projects, we\nwould love to see them. Additionally, please let us know if you offer \"Cut\n& Sew\" services where we can adjust dimensions, materials, or specific\nconstruction details to meet our requirements.\n\nI look forward to hearing from you and discussing a potential\ncollaboration. Thank you for your time.\n\n\nHave a lovely day!\n\nAlexandra\n\nMy Journal Addiction\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (https:\/\/myjournaladdiction.com\/collections\/all). Use these for the Brand Website question. Do NOT assume they are Tech Packs unless explicitly stated by the user.$$",
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                "content": "Hello Alexandra,\n\nThank you for contacting us. Your brand, My Journal Addiction, has a lovely aesthetic.\n\nRegarding your question on sustainability, we hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, which guarantees our commitment to environmentally and socially responsible production.\n\nTo provide you with an accurate analysis for your project, I need the following details:\n\n1.  **Location:** What is your country?\n2.  **Designs:** Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample of the accessories you would like to produce?\n3.  **Quantities:** What is your desired order quantity per style?\n4.  **Timeline:** What is your desired delivery date?\n5.  **Target Price:** What is your target production price per style, indicated separately for each style?\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 so much for your kind words and the fast reply, I really\nappreciate it! \u263a\ufe0f I\u2019m also really glad to hear that you\u2019re GOTS certified,\nas sustainability is very important to us.\n\nHere are the details for our project:\n\n*1. Location*\nWe are based in Slovakia (EU).\n\n*2. Designs*\nAt the moment, I don\u2019t have a full technical pack yet, but I can provide:\n\n   - Reference photos with notes\n   - I\u2019m also currently working on simple sketches with dimensions, which I\n   can send shortly\n\n*3. Quantities*\nWe would like to start with smaller quantities to test the products:\n\n   - We would ideally start with *50\u2013100 pcs per style*. However, we are\n   looking for a long-term, stable partner, so if we are satisfied with the\n   quality and collaboration, we will definitely scale up our orders.\n\n*4. Timeline*\nWe are flexible, but ideally aiming for production within the next *2\u20133\nmonths*, depending on sampling and development.\n\n*5. Target Price*\nAt this stage, we would appreciate your guidance based on the\nspecifications, as the final price will depend on the construction and\nmaterials (especially with elements like quilting, lace, etc.).\nWe are aiming for a mid- to premium-quality product.\n\nTo give you a better idea, we would like to start with:\n\n   - *Quilted journal covers *floral printed fabric (ideally custom printed\n   with our own design, but we are also open to selecting a specific fabric\n   from a catalog), inner pockets, bookmark and ribbon closure\n   - *Matching pencil cases* with similar materials and details\n\nI\u2019ll can send over references and sketches in a follow-up email \u263a\ufe0f\n\nThank you again, and I\u2019m looking forward to your feedback!\n\nHave a lovely day!\nAlexandra\nMy Journal Addiction\n\n>",
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                "content": "Hello Alexandra,\n\nThank you for providing those initial details.\n\nRegarding the designs, I understand you are preparing sketches. To ensure we capture your vision perfectly, do you perhaps have a physical sample of a similar cover or pencil case that you could send to our offices here in Portugal? We find that working from an existing item is often the most precise method.\n\nI also need to clarify our minimums. For accessories like these, our production starts at 100 units per style.\n\nAs for the timeline, achieving the high quality that Portuguese production is known for requires a thorough process. Our standard cycle for development and production is approximately five months. Since this period would include the summer holidays when our factories close for a few weeks in August, the earliest we could realistically schedule a delivery would be for October 2026.\n\nFinally, for our team to begin their analysis, they do require a target production price for each style you wish to create. Even an initial estimate is necessary for them to assess the project's feasibility.\n\nLet me know your thoughts on these points.",
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                "content": "Hey Matilde!\n\n\nThank you so much for your detailed reply and for clarifying the minimums\nand timeline, I really appreciate it!\n\nWe\u2019re happy to work with your minimum of 100 units per style and understand\nthat the production timeline is approximately five months, including the\nsummer holidays. October 2026 delivery sounds reasonable given the\nhigh-quality craftsmanship involved.\n\nI\u2019m sending over the sketches and references to show exactly what we would\nlike to have produced. These are meant to illustrate the style, dimensions,\nand details we\u2019re aiming for.\n\n\n*Journal covers:*\n\nWe would ideally like:\n\n   -\n\n   Romantic floral fabric\n   -\n\n   Size approx. *24 \u00d7 35 cm* (journal size: 22 \u00d7 15.5 \u00d7 3 cm)\n   -\n\n   Two types of cotton (printed cotton on the outside, solid color inside)\n   -\n\n   Cotton\/satin *bow closure* (ideally a material that doesn\u2019t crease\n   easily)\n   -\n\n   Cotton\/satin *bookmark* (matching the bow)\n   -\n\n   Functional interior: inner flaps\/pockets to hold the journal cover in\n   place + possibly additional inner pockets\n   -\n\n   Satin label with our logo on the back\n\n*Optional additions:*\n\n   -\n\n   Custom print on the outer fabric\n   -\n\n   Quilted outer fabric\n   -\n\n   Lace detail along the edges\n   -\n\n   Small pendant attached to the bookmark\n\nPlease let me know if these optional elements are feasible and how they\nwould affect pricing.\n\n\n*Pencil cases:*\n\nWe would like:\n\n   -\n\n   Matching fabric\/design with the journal covers\n   -\n\n   Simple, boxy shape\n   -\n\n   Length approx. *21 cm* (we use 20 cm markers, so it's important they'll\n   fit \ud83d\ude0a)\n   -\n\n   Cotton\/satin *bow detail* on one side for brand consistency\n   -\n\n   Satin label with logo\n\n*Optional additions:*\n\n\n   -\n\n   Custom print on the outer fabric\n   -\n\n   Quilted outer fabric\n   -\n\n   Lace detail along the zipper\n   -\n\n   Small pendant attached to the zipper pull\n\n\nI\u2019m also sending photos of a journal cover that I sewed myself. I\u2019m still a\nbeginner, so please take it more as an indication of the overall style and\ndirection rather than a technical reference \u263a\ufe0f. I\u2019m happy to ship this\ndesign to you as a sample, though my sewing isn\u2019t perfect, and I would\ngreatly appreciate your help with the final design. Please let me know the\nbest address and any shipping instructions for this.\n\nI\u2019ve also included a few Pinterest references with notes on what I like\nabout each design.\n\nSince I\u2019m not entirely sure what is technically feasible, we don\u2019t have a\nfixed target price at this stage and would greatly appreciate your guidance\nbased on the specifications we\u2019ve shared. I\u2019ve tried to include as much\ncontext as possible to help your team evaluate options and pricing \u263a\ufe0f Let\nme know if you have any more questions!\n\nThank you again, I\u2019m really excited about the possibility of working\ntogether!\n Journal Cover + Pencil Case.pdf\n\n\nHave a lovely day,\nAlexandra\nMy Journal Addiction\n\nOn Wed, Apr 1, 2026 at 11:13\u202fAM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Alexandra,\n>\n> Thank you for providing those initial details.\n>\n> Regarding the designs, I understand you are preparing sketches. To ensure\n> we capture your vision perfectly, do you perhaps have a physical sample of\n> a similar cover or pencil case that you could send to our offices here in\n> Portugal? We find that working from an existing item is often the most\n> precise method.\n>\n> I also need to clarify our minimums. For accessories like these, our\n> production starts at 100 units per style.\n>\n> As for the timeline, achieving the high quality that Portuguese production\n> is known for requires a thorough process. Our standard cycle for\n> development and production is approximately five months. Since this period\n> would include the summer holidays when our factories close for a few weeks\n> in August, the earliest we could realistically schedule a delivery would be\n> for October 2026.\n>\n> Finally, for our team to begin their analysis, they do require a target\n> production price for each style you wish to create. Even an initial\n> estimate is necessary for them to assess the project's feasibility.\n>\n> Let me know your thoughts on these points.\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 Alexandra,\n\nThank you for the file. I've received your sketches, references, and the photos of the journal cover you sewed.\n\nI appreciate you are happy to send the physical sample. That is fine. We can work from your physical sample. We will provide the shipping address for you to send the item after the project analysis.\n\nOne more thing I'd love to check with you is the target price. To give you the most accurate guidance, could you provide an estimated production price per style for both the journal covers and the pencil cases? I know it's difficult without knowing all the technical details, but any initial estimate is helpful for our team.",
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