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            "content": "Hi,\n\nI\u2019m developing a new U.S.-based sleepwear brand and am looking for a\nmanufacturing partner for our first product, a custom women\u2019s two-piece\npajama set.\n\nThe product is a lightweight woven 100% cotton set with a custom floral\nprint, consisting of a long-sleeve ruffle-neck top and relaxed shorts. We\nare planning sizes XS\u2013XL.\n\nI\u2019m looking for a manufacturer that can ideally support pattern\ndevelopment, fabric sourcing, custom textile printing, sampling and fit\nrevisions, grading, labels and packaging, bulk manufacturing, and quality\ncontrol.\n\nCould you please let me know:\n\n   1. Whether this type of product is within your capabilities\n   2. Your MOQ for one custom-printed pajama style\n   3. Whether sizes XS\u2013XL can be mixed within the MOQ\n   4. Approximate sample\/development cost\n   5. Approximate production pricing at 50, 100, 200 and 500 sets, if\n   possible\n   6. Typical sample and bulk production lead times\n   7. Whether you can send fabric swatches before sampling\n   8. Whether we receive ownership\/copies of the final pattern and\n   specifications we pay to develop\n\nI can send product concept images and more detailed requirements once I\nconfirm this is a good fit.\n\nThank you,\nKim",
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            "content": "Hello Kim,\n\nThank you for reaching out to us with your project details. We are excited to hear about your new sleepwear brand and the custom women's two-piece pajama set you are planning to develop.\n\nTo provide you with accurate information, I need to gather some specific details:\n\n1. **Tech Pack or Physical Sample:** Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample for the pajama set that you can share with us?\n2. **Quantities:** What is the total quantity you are looking to produce, and how many styles do you intend to create?\n3. **Desired Delivery Date:** What is your desired delivery date for the bulk production?\n4. **Target Price:** What is your maximum target production price per set?\n\nRegarding your questions:\n\n1. We do manufacture custom sleepwear, including pajama sets.\n2. Our MOQ for a custom-printed pajama style is 200 units per style.\n3. Sizes XS\u2013XL can be mixed within the MOQ.\n4. The cost of a sample depends on the specific product and complexity of the design. We can confirm the exact sample cost after evaluating your Tech Pack or physical sample.\n5. We do not provide approximate production pricing at this stage. Accurate pricing depends on the technical specifications, materials, construction, and final quantities.\n6. Typical lead times are 6\u20138 weeks for sampling and 10\u201314 weeks for bulk production after order placement.\n7. We do not send fabric swatches before sampling.\n8. Ownership of the final pattern and specifications is typically retained by the manufacturer, but specific arrangements can be discussed once the project details are finalized.\n\nOnce I have the above details, I can better assess your project and guide you on the next steps.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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            "content": "--00000000000013157b065b742a14\nContent-Type: text\/plain; charset=\"UTF-8\"\nContent-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable\n\n[image: concept.png]\n[image: Pattern.png]\n[image: sizes.png]\n\nHi Matilde,\n\nThank you for the detailed reply. I=E2=80=99m attaching our current Product=\n 001\nconcept references: the set design, XS=E2=80=93XL fit direction, and floral=\n stripe\nprint. These are development references rather than a finished tech pack.\n\nWe are planning one style for the first launch and are currently comparing\nmanufacturers based on quality, development process, and landed economics\nbefore setting a final production quantity or target unit price. Our goal\nis a spring 2027 launch.\n\nBefore we move into paid sampling, could you please clarify a few points\nbased on the attached design:\n\n   - Whether your 200-unit MOQ means 200 complete two-piece sets per style,\n   with XS=E2=80=93XL mixed\n   - An indicative production price range at 200 and 500 complete sets. A\n   preliminary range is fine at this stage; we are not asking for a final\n   quotation before specifications are finalized\n   - The approximate sample\/development fee, what it includes, and whether\n   it includes the first physical sample, pattern development, and XS=E2=80=\n=93XL\n   grading\n   - Which base size you normally sample first\n   - How many fit\/sample revision rounds are included and the cost of\n   additional revisions\n   - Whether you make a size-set sample after grading, which sizes are\n   physically sampled, and the cost if we want physical samples in all five\n   sizes XS=E2=80=93XL before bulk production\n   - Since you do not send fabric swatches before sampling, how do you\n   normally approve fabric weight, hand feel, opacity, print quality and co=\nlor\n   before the paid garment sample is made?\n   - Whether any sample\/development fees are credited toward the bulk order\n   - Any separate custom-print\/setup, fabric-development, grading, label,\n   packaging, or fabric-minimum charges\n   - Typical future development cost for (a) a new pajama design and (b)\n   the same silhouette with only a new print\/color\n   - You mentioned that pattern\/spec ownership is typically retained by the\n   manufacturer. If we pay for development, can ownership and delivery of t=\nhe\n   final graded XS=E2=80=93XL pattern\/specification files be agreed contrac=\ntually\n   before development begins? If yes, in what file format can they be suppl=\nied?\n   - Your normal shipping\/incoterm options for U.S. customers\n\nFor fabric, we want a lightweight 100% cotton woven that is soft,\nbreathable, sufficiently opaque, and looks polished after washing with as\nlittle ironing as possible. We are open to your recommendation on the best\nweave\/GSM and printing method.\n\nThank you,\nKim\n\nOn Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:49:05 +0100, Matilde Azevedo info@portugaltextile.co=\nm\nwrote:\n\nHello Kim,\n\nThank you for reaching out to us with your project details. We are excited\nto hear about your new sleepwear brand and the custom women=E2=80=99s two-p=\niece\npajama set you are planning to develop.\n\nTo provide you with accurate information, I need to gather some specific\ndetails:\n\n   1.\n\n   Tech Pack or Physical Sample: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical\n   Sample for the pajama set that you can share with us?\n   2.\n\n   Quantities: What is the total quantity you are looking to produce, and\n   how many styles do you intend to create?\n   3.\n\n   Desired Delivery Date: What is your desired delivery date for the bulk\n   production?\n   4.\n\n   Target Price: What is your maximum target production price per set?\n\nRegarding your questions:\n\n   1.\n\n   We do manufacture custom sleepwear, including pajama sets.\n   2.\n\n   Our MOQ for a custom-printed pajama style is 200 units per style.\n   3.\n\n   Sizes XS=E2=80=93XL can be mixed within the MOQ.\n   4.\n\n   The cost of a sample depends on the specific product and complexity of\n   the design. We can confirm the exact sample cost after evaluating your T=\nech\n   Pack or physical sample.\n   5.\n\n   We do not provide approximate production pricing at this stage. Accurate\n   pricing depends on the technical specifications, materials, construction=\n,\n   and final quantities.\n   6.\n\n   Typical lead times are 6=E2=80=938 weeks for sampling and 10=E2=80=9314 =\nweeks for bulk\n   production after order placement.\n   7.\n\n   We do not send fabric swatches before sampling.\n   8.\n\n   Ownership of the final pattern and specifications is typically retained\n   by the manufacturer, but specific arrangements can be discussed once the\n   project details are finalized.\n\nOnce I have the above details, I can better assess your project and guide\nyou on the next steps.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nOs melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo\n\nCommercial Assistant\n\n+351 915 085 106\n\ninfo@portugaltextile.com\n\nwww.portugaltextile.com \n\nFacebook  Instagram\n LinkedIn\n\n\nGOTS Certified \n\nPortugal Textile - Absolutarget Group\n\nRua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n\nAbsolutarget Group \nPortugal Textile \nPortugal Shoes \n\nTop SME Award\n\n\nExport Award\n\n\n--00000000000013157b065b742a14\nContent-Type: text\/html; charset=\"UTF-8\"\nContent-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable\n\nHi Matilde,\nThank you for the detailed reply. I=E2=80=99m attaching our current Prod=\nuct 001 concept references: the set design, XS=E2=80=93XL fit direction, an=\nd floral stripe print. These are development references rather than a finis=\nhed tech pack.\nWe are planning one style for the first launch and are currently compari=\nng manufacturers based on quality, development process, and landed economic=\ns before setting a final production quantity or target unit price. Our goal=\n is a spring 2027 launch.\nBefore we move into paid sampling, could you please clarify a few points=\n based on the attached design:\n\nWhether your 200-unit MOQ means 200 complete two-piece sets per style, =\nwith XS=E2=80=93XL mixed\nAn indicative production price range at 200 and 500 complete sets. A pr=\neliminary range is fine at this stage; we are not asking for a final quotat=\nion before specifications are finalized\nThe approximate sample\/development fee, what it includes, and whether i=\nt includes the first physical sample, pattern development, and XS=E2=80=93X=\nL grading\nWhich base size you normally sample first\nHow many fit\/sample revision rounds are included and the cost of additi=\nonal revisions\nWhether you make a size-set sample after grading, which sizes are physi=\ncally sampled, and the cost if we want physical samples in all five sizes X=\nS=E2=80=93XL before bulk production\nSince you do not send fabric swatches before sampling, how do you norma=\nlly approve fabric weight, hand feel, opacity, print quality and color befo=\nre the paid garment sample is made?\nWhether any sample\/development fees are credited toward the bulk order\nAny separate custom-print\/setup, fabric-development, grading, label, pa=\nckaging, or fabric-minimum charges\nTypical future development cost for (a) a new pajama design and (b) the=\n same silhouette with only a new print\/color\nYou mentioned that pattern\/spec ownership is typically retained by the =\nmanufacturer. If we pay for development, can ownership and delivery of the =\nfinal graded XS=E2=80=93XL pattern\/specification files be agreed contractua=\nlly before development begins? If yes, in what file format can they be supp=\nlied?\nYour normal shipping\/incoterm options for U.S. customers\n\nFor fabric, we want a lightweight 100% cotton woven that is soft, breath=\nable, sufficiently opaque, and looks polished after washing with as little =\nironing as possible. We are open to your recommendation on the best weave\/G=\nSM and printing method.\nThank you,\nKim\nOn Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:49:05 +0100, Matilde Azevedo info@portugaltextile.com wrot=\ne:\n\nHello Kim,\nThank you for reaching out to us with your project details. We are excit=\ned to hear about your new sleepwear brand and the custom women=E2=80=99s tw=\no-piece pajama set you are planning to develop.\nTo provide you with accurate information, I need to gather some specific=\n details:\n\n\nTech Pack or Physical Sample: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Samp=\nle for the pajama set that you can share with us?\n\n\nQuantities: What is the total quantity you are looking to produce, and h=\now many styles do you intend to create?\n\n\nDesired Delivery Date: What is your desired delivery date for the bulk p=\nroduction?\n\n\nTarget Price: What is your maximum target production price per set?\n\n\nRegarding your questions:\n\n\nWe do manufacture custom sleepwear, including pajama sets.\n\n\nOur MOQ for a custom-printed pajama style is 200 units per style.\n\n\nSizes XS=E2=80=93XL can be mixed within the MOQ.\n\n\nThe cost of a sample depends on the specific product and complexity of t=\nhe design. We can confirm the exact sample cost after evaluating your Tech =\nPack or physical sample.\n\n\nWe do not provide approximate production pricing at this stage. Accurate=\n pricing depends on the technical specifications, materials, construction, =\nand final quantities.\n\n\nTypical lead times are 6=E2=80=938 weeks for sampling and 10=E2=80=9314 =\nweeks for bulk production after order placement.\n\n\nWe do not send fabric swatches before sampling.\n\n\nOwnership of the final pattern and specifications is typically retained =\nby the manufacturer, but specific arrangements can be discussed once the pr=\noject details are finalized.\n\n\nOnce I have the above details, I can better assess your project and guid=\ne you on the next steps.\nLooking forward to your response.\nOs melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\nMatilde Azevedo\nCommercial Assistant\n+351 915 085 106\ninfo@portu=\ngaltextile.com\nwww.portugalte=\nxtile.com\n=\nFacebook Instagram LinkedIn\nGOTS Certifie=\nd\nPortugal Textile - Absolutarget Group\nRua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Cond=\ne\nAbsolutarget=\n Group\nPortugal Tex=\ntile\nPortugal Shoes=\n\nTop SME Award\nExport Award\n\n\n\n--00000000000013157b065b742a14--\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (concept_6aa824ca4d44e.png, Pattern_6aa824ca59d38.png, sizes_6aa824cc51a3e.png, PJ_image__1__6aa824cc52480.png, XS-XL_fit__1__6aa824cd51c8c.png, pattern_1__6aa824ce51861.png). 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            "content": "Hello Kim,\n\nThank you for providing the concept references for your pajama set. I appreciate the detailed information you've shared. Let's address your questions:\n\n1. **MOQ Clarification:** Our MOQ of 200 units refers to 200 complete two-piece sets per style, and sizes XS\u2013XL can be mixed within this MOQ.\n\n2. **Production Price Range:** We do not provide indicative production price ranges at this stage. Accurate pricing depends on the technical specifications, materials, construction, and final quantities.\n\n3. **Sample\/Development Fee:** The cost of a sample depends on the specific product and complexity of the design. It typically includes the first physical sample, pattern development, and grading. Exact costs can be confirmed after evaluating your Tech Pack or physical sample.\n\n4. **Base Size for Sampling:** We typically sample the medium size first, but this can be adjusted based on your preference.\n\n5. **Fit\/Sample Revision Rounds:** The number of fit\/sample revision rounds and the cost of additional revisions can be discussed once the project details are finalized.\n\n6. **Size-Set Sample:** We typically do not produce a full size-set sample before bulk production. However, if you require physical samples in all five sizes XS\u2013XL, this can be arranged at an additional cost.\n\n7. **Fabric Approval Process:** Since we do not send fabric swatches before sampling, fabric weight, hand feel, opacity, print quality, and color are typically approved during the sampling process.\n\n8. **Credit Toward Bulk Order:** Sample\/development fees are not typically credited toward the bulk order.\n\n9. **Additional Charges:** Any separate custom-print\/setup, fabric-development, grading, label, packaging, or fabric-minimum charges can be discussed once the project details are finalized.\n\n10. **Future Development Costs:** The cost for developing a new pajama design or the same silhouette with a new print\/color can be provided after evaluating the specific requirements.\n\n11. **Pattern\/Spec Ownership:** If you pay for development, ownership and delivery of the final graded XS\u2013XL pattern\/specification files can be agreed upon contractually before development begins. The files can be supplied in a format that suits your needs.\n\n12. **Shipping\/Incoterm Options:** Our normal shipping term is EXW (Ex Works), where the client manages and pays for shipping and insurance.\n\nFor fabric, we can recommend a suitable weave\/GSM and printing method based on your requirements for a lightweight 100% cotton woven fabric.\n\nPlease let me know if you have any further questions or if there's anything else I can assist you with.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for clarifying the process. I understand that a final quote\nrequires finalized technical specifications, and I\u2019m not asking for a\nbinding quote at this stage.\n\nWhat I do need before committing to paid development is enough of an\neconomic range to understand whether the project is realistically viable\nwith your factory.\n\nBased on the concept references I already sent, and using the closest\ncomparable product you produce, could you please provide either a\npreliminary range or typical range for:\n\n   - production cost per complete two-piece set at your 200-set MOQ\n   - production cost at 500 sets, if materially different\n   - sample\/development fee for a product of this complexity\n   - typical cost of an additional fit\/sample revision\n   - approximate cost to physically sample all five sizes XS\u2013XL before bulk\n   production\n   - any custom-print setup\/development cost or fabric-printing minimum we\n   should expect\n   - any separate grading, label, packaging, or other development charges\n   that are commonly added\n\nI completely understand that these numbers may change once fabric,\nmeasurements and construction are finalized. A non-binding estimate or even\na reasonable range is enough for now.\n\nBecause your sample\/development fees are not credited to bulk production\nand fabric is only approved during sampling, I want to make sure the\noverall economics are in the right range before we incur those development\ncosts.\n\nIf your policy is that no preliminary production or development range can\nbe provided before paid development begins, please let me know directly. In\nthat case, we may simply be too early-stage for the way your process is\nstructured.\n\nThank you,\nKim\n\nOn Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:46:29 +0100, Matilde Azevedo info@portugaltextile.com\nwrote:\n\nHello Kim,\n\nThank you for providing the concept references for your pajama set. I\nappreciate the detailed information you\u2019ve shared. Let\u2019s address your\nquestions:\n\n   1.\n\n   MOQ Clarification: Our MOQ of 200 units refers to 200 complete two-piece\n   sets per style, and sizes XS\u2013XL can be mixed within this MOQ.\n   2.\n\n   Production Price Range: We do not provide indicative production price\n   ranges at this stage. Accurate pricing depends on the technical\n   specifications, materials, construction, and final quantities.\n   3.\n\n   Sample\/Development Fee: The cost of a sample depends on the specific\n   product and complexity of the design. It typically includes the first\n   physical sample, pattern development, and grading. Exact costs can be\n   confirmed after evaluating your Tech Pack or physical sample.\n   4.\n\n   Base Size for Sampling: We typically sample the medium size first, but\n   this can be adjusted based on your preference.\n   5.\n\n   Fit\/Sample Revision Rounds: The number of fit\/sample revision rounds and\n   the cost of additional revisions can be discussed once the project details\n   are finalized.\n   6.\n\n   Size-Set Sample: We typically do not produce a full size-set sample\n   before bulk production. However, if you require physical samples in all\n   five sizes XS\u2013XL, this can be arranged at an additional cost.\n   7.\n\n   Fabric Approval Process: Since we do not send fabric swatches before\n   sampling, fabric weight, hand feel, opacity, print quality, and color are\n   typically approved during the sampling process.\n   8.\n\n   Credit Toward Bulk Order: Sample\/development fees are not typically\n   credited toward the bulk order.\n   9.\n\n   Additional Charges: Any separate custom-print\/setup, fabric-development,\n   grading, label, packaging, or fabric-minimum charges can be discussed once\n   the project details are finalized.\n   10.\n\n   Future Development Costs: The cost for developing a new pajama design or\n   the same silhouette with a new print\/color can be provided after evaluating\n   the specific requirements.\n   11.\n\n   Pattern\/Spec Ownership: If you pay for development, ownership and\n   delivery of the final graded XS\u2013XL pattern\/specification files can be\n   agreed upon contractually before development begins. The files can be\n   supplied in a format that suits your needs.\n   12.\n\n   Shipping\/Incoterm Options: Our normal shipping term is EXW (Ex Works),\n   where the client manages and pays for shipping and insurance.\n\nFor fabric, we can recommend a suitable weave\/GSM and printing method based\non your requirements for a lightweight 100% cotton woven fabric.\n\nPlease let me know if you have any further questions or if there\u2019s anything\nelse I can assist you with.\n\nOs melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo\n\nCommercial Assistant\n\n+351 915 085 106\n\ninfo@portugaltextile.com\n\nwww.portugaltextile.com \n\nFacebook  Instagram\n LinkedIn\n\n\nGOTS Certified \n\nPortugal Textile - Absolutarget Group\n\nRua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n\nAbsolutarget Group \nPortugal Textile \nPortugal Shoes \n\nTop SME Award\n\n\nExport Award\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (www.portugaltextile.com). 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            "content": "Hello Kim,\n\nThank you for your understanding and for providing further context regarding your needs. I appreciate your interest in ensuring the project is economically viable before proceeding with development costs.\n\nAt this stage, we do not provide preliminary production or development cost ranges without finalized technical specifications. Accurate pricing depends on the specific details of the project, including materials, construction, and final quantities. This policy ensures that we maintain the high standards of quality and precision that our clients expect.\n\nIf you feel that this approach does not align with your current stage of development, I completely understand. Should you decide to proceed with more detailed specifications in the future, we would be happy to revisit your project.\n\nPlease let me know if there is anything else I can assist you with.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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