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            "content": "Good afternoon,\nMy name is Jurjan, and I am one of the founders of Statietassie, a student startup based in the Netherlands.\nWe are currently looking for a European manufacturing partner for the development and low-MOQ production of a custom consumer bag. Our goal is to start with a prototype and a small pilot batch for retail testing in the Netherlands.\nBelow is a short overview of the product:\nProduct overview\n\n  *\nProduct type: hanging storage bag for empty deposit bottles and cans\n  *\nIntended use: household use, repeated use\n  *\nCapacity: 45 litres\n  *\nMaterial preference: recycled polyester with TPU lamination\n  *\nKey functional requirements:\n     *\nwashable\n     *\nwater-resistant or waterproof\n     *\ndurable for repeated daily use\n     *\neasy to clean on the inside\n  *\nClosure options: zipper and\/or magnetic closure\n  *\nAdditional feature: hanging loop \/ strap\n  *\nProduct stage: prototype development + pilot batch\n  *\nTarget production volumes: 1 prototype, then 50 \/ 100 \/ 250 units\n\nWashability is a key requirement for us, because the bag will be used for empty bottles and cans and must remain easy to clean after repeated use.\nWe would like to ask whether your company can support us with this type of product. If yes, we would appreciate receiving the following information:\n\n  1.\nWhether you have experience with custom bag production in coated, laminated, or technical materials\n  2.\nWhether you can produce in recycled polyester with TPU lamination, or whether you would recommend a more sustainable washable alternative\n  3.\nYour MOQ for this type of product\n  4.\nEstimated sample \/ prototype development costs\n  5.\nEstimated unit pricing for:\n     *\n1 prototype\n     *\n50 units\n     *\n100 units\n     *\n250 units\n  6.\nEstimated lead times for sampling and production\n  7.\nWhether you can support product development based on sketches or a simple tech pack\n  8.\nWhether you work with European and\/or sustainable material sourcing\n  9.\nWhich closure option you would recommend for this application: zipper or magnetic closure\n\nAs a student startup, we are looking for a partner who is open to starting with a prototype and a small pilot batch first, with the possibility to scale further if the retail test performs well.\nIf relevant, I would be happy to share sketches, dimensions, reference images, and additional usage details.\nThank you in advance for your time. I look forward to your response.\nKind regards,\nJurjan van Gorsel\nStatietassie\nstatietassie@outlook.com",
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            "content": "Hello Jurjan,\n\nThank you for contacting us and for providing such a detailed overview of your project for Statietassie. It is an interesting concept.\n\nIn response to your question about our commitment to sustainability, we hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, which guarantees our commitment to environmentally and socially responsible production.\n\nRegarding production quantities, our minimum order for a product like your custom bag is 100 units per style.\n\nTo provide you with an accurate analysis for your project, I need the following details:\n\n1.  **Designs:** Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to send us?\n2.  **Timeline:** What is your desired delivery date?\n3.  **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.",
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            "content": "Dear Matilde,\nThank you for your reply and for sharing the information about your GOTS ce=\nrtification and MOQ.\nPlease find attached our English tech pack for the Statietassie bag.\nA few key points about the product:\n\n  *\nwashable hanging storage bag for empty deposit bottles and cans\n  *\n45 litre capacity\n  *\npreferred material: recycled polyester with TPU lamination, or a sustainabl=\ne washable alternative\n  *\nclosure: zipper only\n  *\nthe zipper must be long enough to create a wide opening, so bottles and can=\ns can be inserted easily\n  *\nadditional feature: hanging loop with a side-release buckle \/ click buckle\n\nTimeline:\nOur preferred timeline is 02-04-2026 for the prototype and 23-04-26 for the=\n pilot batch, if feasible.\nTarget price:\nOur long-term target production price is around =806 per unit. For the pilo=\nt batch, we understand that the cost price may be higher depending on mater=\nial choice, construction, and MOQ.\nWe would therefore appreciate your quotation for the sample stage and for l=\now-MOQ production, as well as your advice on how the design could be optimi=\nsed over time to move towards this target price.\nAs a student startup, we are looking to begin with a prototype and a small =\npilot batch first. If the retail test performs well, we would like to scale=\n further.\nPlease let us know whether this project is workable from your side and whet=\nher you would recommend any material or construction adjustments to improve=\n washability, durability, and production efficiency.\nKind regards,\nJurjan\nStatietassie\n\n\n________________________________\nVan: Matilde Azevedo \nVerzonden: donderdag 19 maart 2026 16:14\nAan: statietassie@outlook.com \nOnderwerp: Re: question about manufacturing\n\nHello Jurjan,\n\nThank you for contacting us and for providing such a detailed overview of y=\nour project for Statietassie. It is an interesting concept.\n\nIn response to your question about our commitment to sustainability, we hol=\nd the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, which guarantee=\ns our commitment to environmentally and socially responsible production.\n\nRegarding production quantities, our minimum order for a product like your =\ncustom bag is 100 units per style.\n\nTo provide you with an accurate analysis for your project, I need the follo=\nwing details:\n\n1. Designs: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to send us?\n2. Timeline: What is your desired delivery date?\n3. 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\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]\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (Statietassie_Tech_Pack_English_v1_3_69c53462504d5.docx). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Jurjan,\n\nThank you for sending the tech pack. I have received it.\n\nRegarding the production quantities, I must clarify that our minimum is 100 units per style. Therefore, we can certainly review the project for the 100 and 250 unit batches, but a production of 50 units would not be feasible.\n\nI also need to manage expectations regarding the timeline. The dates you mentioned in April are unfortunately not achievable. Our standard production cycle, from confirming the prototype to final delivery, requires a minimum of five months. This timeframe is essential to ensure the high standards of quality that define Portuguese manufacturing. Furthermore, our factories have a scheduled closure in August.\n\nConsidering these factors, the earliest we could realistically have the production ready would be September 2026.\n\nPlease let me know if you are able to proceed with a minimum of 100 units and the revised timeline. Once we confirm these points, I can proceed with the analysis of your project.",
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            "content": "Good afternoon,\n\n\nThe minimum of 100 units per style is not a problem for us. However the timeframe of 5 months did suprise us, could you explain why it is needed to get a 5 month timeframe?\n\nKind regards,\n\nJurjan\nStatietassie\n________________________________\nVan: Matilde Azevedo \nVerzonden: donderdag 26 maart 2026 14:28\nAan: statietassie@outlook.com \nOnderwerp: Re: question about manufacturing\n\nHello Jurjan,\n\nThank you for sending the tech pack. I have received it.\n\nRegarding the production quantities, I must clarify that our minimum is 100 units per style. Therefore, we can certainly review the project for the 100 and 250 unit batches, but a production of 50 units would not be feasible.\n\nI also need to manage expectations regarding the timeline. The dates you mentioned in April are unfortunately not achievable. Our standard production cycle, from confirming the prototype to final delivery, requires a minimum of five months. This timeframe is essential to ensure the high standards of quality that define Portuguese manufacturing. Furthermore, our factories have a scheduled closure in August.\n\nConsidering these factors, the earliest we could realistically have the production ready would be September 2026.\n\nPlease let me know if you are able to proceed with a minimum of 100 units and the revised timeline. Once we confirm these points, I can proceed with the analysis of your project.\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 Jurjan,\n\nThat is a very fair question. I can certainly explain the timeframe.\n\nThe initial part of our work is dedicated to creating your prototype. This involves sourcing the right materials for your bag, developing the patterns, and then constructing the first physical sample for your review. This alone typically requires 6 to 8 weeks to ensure it's done correctly.\n\nAfter you approve the prototype and we receive the final order, the bulk production begins. This includes cutting, sewing, and thorough quality checks for the entire batch, which takes another 10 to 14 weeks.\n\nTogether, these activities take around five months from start to finish. This deliberate schedule is essential for maintaining the high-quality craftsmanship that Portuguese manufacturing is known for, ensuring a durable and well-made final product.\n\nI hope this provides a bit more clarity. Please let me know if you would like to proceed with this understanding of the delivery schedule.",
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