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            "content": "Dear Portugal Textile Team,I am developing EasyBee, an adaptive underwear line for women featuring side closures (Velcro or snap buttons) instead of a traditional pull-on design. It is intended as a comfort and ease-of-use product for anyone who values effortless dressing \u2014 including people with limited mobility, but also a broader everyday audience. To be clear: this is not an incontinence or medical product; it is a comfort-focused fashion item with a practical closure system.The design is protected under EU design and trademark registration. I am now looking for an experienced atelier to produce an initial small batch of prototypes, and given your specialization in underwear manufacturing, I believe you could be a great fit.**Product overview \u2013 Phase 1 (women's models only)**Two models to start:- FS-001 (side closure with Velcro)- FS-002 (side closure with snap buttons)Both open at the side seam instead of a conventional waistband, so the garment can be put on and taken off without stepping into or pulling up the fabric.**Technical drawings**Pattern-ready technical drawings for both models are attached to this email.**Key priorities (based on consumer research with 30+ respondents)**1. *Comfort and friction-free wear*: The single most important point. Standard Velcro was repeatedly flagged by testers as too rigid, causing rubbing\/friction under clothing (e.g. jeans). I'd like to explore: - \"Soft loop\" Velcro (soft-loop side facing outward, hook side fully concealed) - Low-profile \/ flat Velcro tape (1\u20132mm) instead of standard thickness - A small fabric flap\/cover shielding the closure from friction Do you have experience with these solutions, or alternative recommendations?2. *Natural materials*: Cotton or a cotton\/modal blend is strongly preferred over synthetic-heavy fabrics, both for comfort and because testers specifically asked for it. Reinforced fabric (approx. 200\u2013250 g\/m\u00b2) is needed directly behind the closures.3. *Snap buttons*: Flat plastic snaps (e.g. KAM-style) preferred over metal, to avoid show-through and discomfort under clothing.4. *Branding*: A small logo (approx. 2\u20133cm), placed on the fabric next to the closure rather than on the Velcro itself \u2014 could be embroidered or printed. I'm open to your recommendation on which technique holds up best on a small, frequently-handled area like this.**Quantities for this first round**3 sizes (S, M, L) per model, 2 pieces per size \u2192 12 pieces total (6 per model).**Questions**- Do you have experience producing garments with Velcro and snap-button closures?- What would be the cost and lead time for this initial batch of 12 pieces?- Could you recommend suitable fabric and closure suppliers if you don't source them in-house?- Are sampling costs credited against a future bulk order, and if so, from what minimum quantity?I'm happy to answer any further questions and would welcome a call or video meeting to discuss details.Best regards,CaroEasyBeeOlm, LuxembourgTel: +352 621 206 804Envoy\u00e9 depuis mon appareil Galaxy",
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            "content": "Hello Caro,\n\nThank you for reaching out and providing such a detailed overview of your project. Your adaptive underwear line, EasyBee, sounds innovative and well thought out.\n\nTo proceed, I need to address a few key points:\n\n1. **Quantities**: Our minimum order quantity for underwear is 1,000 units per style and per color. Unfortunately, the quantity you mentioned (12 pieces total) is below our minimum requirement. Could you confirm if you are able to increase your order to meet our minimums?\n\n2. **Technical Requirements**: Regarding your specific technical requirements and machinery, I cannot confirm this at my level. I have gathered your project details and will forward them to our technical team. They will analyze your requirements and confirm directly with you if our facilities have the exact capabilities to develop your product.\n\n3. **Sampling Costs**: The cost of a sample depends entirely on the complexity of each specific design. Accurate pricing can only be provided after our technical team analyzes your Tech Pack or Physical Sample and confirms the final quantities.\n\n4. **Meetings**: At this initial stage, we do not schedule calls. Once we receive all the required details and our technical team approves your project, they will contact you directly to arrange a meeting.\n\nPlease let me know if you can adjust the quantities to meet our minimums, and feel free to provide any additional information or questions you might have.\n\nBest regards.",
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            "content": "Hello Caro,\n\nThank you for providing the technical drawings and detailed information about your EasyBee project. I\u2019ve received your files, and they will be very helpful for our technical team.\n\nRegarding your request, I must inform you that our minimum order quantity for underwear is 1,000 units per style and per color. The quantity you mentioned (12 pieces total) is below our minimum requirement. Could you confirm if you are able to increase your order to meet our minimums?\n\nAs for your technical questions about Velcro and snap-button closures, I will forward your project details to our technical team. They will analyze your requirements and confirm directly with you if our facilities have the exact capabilities to develop your product.\n\nPlease let me know if you can adjust the quantities to meet our minimums, and feel free to provide any additional information or questions you might have.\n\nBest regards.",
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            "content": "Hello Mathilde,Thank you for the quick reply! To clarify: I'm not looking to place a bulk production order yet. At this stage, I only need a small prototype\/sample batch (12 pieces total) to validate the design before committing to any bulk quantities. Do you offer a separate sampling service with different minimums for this development phase? If not, could you point me to a colleague who handles prototyping specifically?Kind regardsEnvoy\u00e9 depuis mon appareil Galaxy\n-------- Message d'origine --------De : Matilde Azevedo  Date : 26\/07\/2026  16:11  (GMT+01:00) \u00c0 : clauer@pt.lu Objet : Re: FW: Prototype Inquiry \u2013 EasyBee Adaptive Underwear (Women's Models) Hello Caro,\n\nThank you for providing the technical drawings and detailed information about your EasyBee project. I\u2019ve received your files, and they will be very helpful for our technical team.\n\nRegarding your request, I must inform you that our minimum order quantity for underwear is 1,000 units per style and per color. The quantity you mentioned (12 pieces total) is below our minimum requirement. Could you confirm if you are able to increase your order to meet our minimums?\n\nAs for your technical questions about Velcro and snap-button closures, I will forward your project details to our technical team. They will analyze your requirements and confirm directly with you if our facilities have the exact capabilities to develop your product.\n\nPlease let me know if you can adjust the quantities to meet our minimums, and feel free to provide any additional information or questions you might have.\n\nBest regards.\n    \n        Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n        Matilde Azevedo\n        Commercial Assistant\n        \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",
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            "content": "Hello Caro,\n\nThank you for clarifying your needs. At this stage, we do not offer a separate sampling service with different minimums for development phases. Our minimum order quantities are strictly applied even for prototype\/sample batches.\n\nIf you decide to proceed with a larger order that meets our minimums, please let me know, and I will be happy to assist you further.\n\nKind regards.",
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        "price": "Pending",
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        "brand_name": "EasyBee",
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        "country": "Luxembourg",
        "phone": "+352 621 206 804",
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