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            "content": "Dear Team,\n\nMy name is Ana and I am the founder of MANA, a new direct-to-consumer lingerie brand launching in the European market.\n\nMANA is designed specifically for women with small busts (AA-B cups) \u2014 a significantly underserved segment in the premium lingerie market. The brand focuses on natural shaping through intelligent construction rather than padding, using breathable certified materials and precise pattern engineering. Our positioning is accessible premium \u2014 refined, minimal, and authentic.\n\nA \"Made in Portugal\" or \"Made in Europe\" label is something we would actively use as part of our brand story and would be a genuine differentiator for MANA in the EU market.\n\nAbout the Collection\n\nOur launch collection comprises three bra styles and three panty styles:\n\nSavannah \u2014 wire-free deep plunge bra\nGabriella \u2014 minimal low balconette (underwired)\nNevena \u2014 lace demi bra\nThree matching panty styles (minimal thong, minimal bikini, lace high-waist thong)\nInitial Order Quantities\n\nWe are a lean startup on our first production run. Our target quantities per style are:\n\nBras: 140-200 units per style\nPanties: 175-240 units per style\nWe are looking for a long-term manufacturing partner to grow with \u2014 a second production cycle is planned within year one.\n\nMaterial Requirements\n\nBra main fabric: organic cotton \/ TENCEL blend, 8-12% elastane, OEKO-TEX certified\nPanty main fabric: bamboo lyocell blend, 8-12% elastane, OEKO-TEX certified\nPanty gusset: 100% cotton, GOTS certified preferred\nBra lace: stretch lace, matte finish, lightweight\nHardware: matte black or matte\/brushed gold, corrosion-resistant\nLabelling: heat transfer only, no physical tags\nKey Technical Requirement\n\nThis collection requires controlled cup grading for AA-B cup sizes \u2014 cup depth must increase minimally between band sizes to maintain small-bust proportions across the full size run. This is a non-negotiable technical requirement.\n\nQuestions\n\nWhat is your minimum order quantity per style for bras and panties?\nDo you have experience producing bras for AA-B cup sizes with controlled cup grading?\nCan you work from detailed written technical briefs to develop tech packs and samples?\nWhat are your sampling fees and typical number of rounds required?\nWhat certifications do you hold at factory and fabric level?\nWhat are your typical lead times for sampling and production?\nDo you accept third-party inspection before shipment?\nWhat are your estimated prices per unit for an underwired balconette, wire-free plunge, lace demi bra, and bamboo lyocell panties?\nWhat are your payment terms?\nWe are happy to share our full designer briefs and technical specifications with shortlisted partners.\n\nWe look forward to hearing from you.\n\nKind regards,\n\nAna Gaji\u0107 \nFounder, M\u0200NA \nana@manalingerie.com\nDubai, UAE",
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            "content": "Hello Ana,\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. **Location**: What is your country?\n3. **Product Category**: What type of product do you want to develop (e.g., bras, panties, etc.)? This is essential to apply the correct minimums.\n4. **Tech Packs\/Samples**: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to send us?\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": "Hi,\n\nThank you for getting back to me! I believe most of these details were covered in my initial email, but happy to summarise:\n\nBrand: MANA \u2014 new brand in pre-production, launching in the EU market\nLocation: Based in Dubai, UAE\nProduct Category: Bras and panties \u2014 three bra styles (wire-free plunge, underwired balconette, lace demi) and three matching panties\nTech Packs: Detailed written technical briefs are ready to share. Full tech packs with CADs are currently in development.\nPlease let me know the next steps!\n\nKind regards, \n\nAna Gaji\u0107 \nFounder, M\u0200NA \nana@manalingerie.com\nDubai, UAE\n\n> On 23 May 2026, at 7:07\u202fPM, Matilde Azevedo  wrote:\n> \n> Hello Ana,\n> \n> Thank you for contacting us. \n> \n> To provide you with an accurate quotation for your project, I need the following details:\n> \n> 1. Brand: Do you have an established brand? If so, please provide the Name and Website.\n> 2. Location: What is your country?\n> 3. Product Category: What type of product do you want to develop (e.g., bras, panties, etc.)? This is essential to apply the correct minimums.\n> 4. Tech Packs\/Samples: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to send us?\n> \n> Once I have these details, I can better assess your project and guide you on the next steps. \n> \n> Looking 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 do Conde\n>",
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            "content": "Hello Ana,\n\nThank you for the clarification and for providing the details about your brand and product category.\n\nRegarding your initial order quantities, I must inform you that our minimum order quantity for bras is 200 units per style, and for panties, it is 250 units per style. Unfortunately, the quantities you mentioned (140-200 units for bras and 175-240 units for panties) do not meet our minimums. Are you able to increase your order to meet these minimum quantities?\n\nAdditionally, I would like to confirm that we can work from your detailed written technical briefs once they are ready. \n\nPlease let me know if you can adjust your quantities, and we can then discuss the next steps, including sampling fees and lead times.\n\nLooking forward to your response.",
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            "content": "Hi,\n\nThank you for the clarification \u2014 that's really helpful to know.\n\nAt this stage we are committed to our lean launch model and unfortunately cannot increase quantities for the first production run. This is a deliberate decision to validate demand before scaling.\n\nThat said, MANA is planning a second production cycle within year one, and quantities will grow as the brand scales. I will absolutely keep you in mind for future runs and reach out when our volumes align better with your minimums.\n\nThank you for your time and for the detailed response \u2014 I hope we can work together in the future!\n\nKind regards,\n\nAna Gaji\u0107 \nFounder, M\u0200NA \nana@manalingerie.com\nDubai, UAE\n\n> On 23 May 2026, at 8:27\u202fPM, Matilde Azevedo  wrote:\n> \n> Hello Ana,\n> \n> Thank you for the clarification and for providing the details about your brand and product category.\n> \n> Regarding your initial order quantities, I must inform you that our minimum order quantity for bras is 200 units per style, and for panties, it is 250 units per style. Unfortunately, the quantities you mentioned (140-200 units for bras and 175-240 units for panties) do not meet our minimums. Are you able to increase your order to meet these minimum quantities?\n> \n> Additionally, I would like to confirm that we can work from your detailed written technical briefs once they are ready. \n> \n> Please let me know if you can adjust your quantities, and we can then discuss the next steps, including sampling fees and lead times.",
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            "content": "Hello Ana,\n\nThank you for your understanding and for sharing your plans for MANA. I appreciate your commitment to a lean launch model.\n\nUnfortunately, as our minimum order quantities are non-negotiable, we won't be able to proceed with your current quantities for this production run. However, I completely understand your approach to validate demand before scaling, and I would be glad to hear from you when your volumes align better with our minimums in the future.\n\nThank you for considering us as a potential manufacturing partner, and I wish you the best of luck with your launch. If you have any questions or need assistance down the line, please feel free to reach out.\n\nWishing you all the best!",
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