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            "content": "New Form Submission:\nMessage: Hi,I am currently building a premium fitness brand based in Sweden.I am looking for a manufacturing partner in Portugal to develop high-quality garments, starting with oversized heavyweight hoodies (600gsm).The focus is on:- Premium materials and construction- Clean and minimal design- High-end branding (prints, labels, packaging)I have attached reference designs for the look and feel I am aiming for.I would like to start with samples before moving into production.Could you please share your sample process, pricing, MOQs, and lead times?I am looking for a long-term partnership.Best regards,  Erik\nProduct Category: Hoodies\nMOQs: Lower than 100\/style.\nTarget Price: 100\nBrand Type: Start up\nCountry: Sweden\n\nUploaded File\/Link: https:\/\/i.ibb.co\/GfRQDnVd\/Sk-rmavbild-2026-03-17-kl-19-52-31.png\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided a form upload link (https:\/\/i.ibb.co\/GfRQDnVd\/Sk-rmavbild-2026-03-17-kl-19-52-31.png). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Erik,\n\nThank you for contacting us and for your interest in partnering with us for your new brand. I have received the link with your reference designs, thank you. The focus on high-quality, minimal pieces is a great fit for the type of production we specialize in here in Portugal.\n\nRegarding your question about quantities, for a custom style such as the heavyweight hoodie you're looking for, our minimum order is 200 units per style. If you require a smaller initial run, a service specializing in lower quantities like www.privatelabelclothes.com might be a suitable alternative to explore.\n\nIf you are able to meet the 200-unit minimum, we would be happy to proceed. To give you a complete picture, I would just need a couple of final details. Could you let me know your desired delivery date for the production run? Our standard production cycle, from confirming the prototype to final delivery, is about 5 months, a timeframe that ensures we maintain the highest quality standards. Also, could you please confirm your target production price per style?\n\nOnce I have these details, I can better assess your project.",
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            "content": "Hi,\n\nThank you for your website and product offering.\n\nI noticed that your hoodies are listed as 320gsm. I am currently\nlooking to develop\na more premium heavyweight hoodie (around 500\u2013600gsm).\n\nCould you please confirm if 320gsm is the only option you offer, or if you\nalso have heavier fabric options available?\n\nLooking forward to your reply.\n\n\nBest regards,\n\nErik\n\nDen l\u00f6r 21 mars 2026 kl 17:07 skrev Matilde Azevedo <\ninfo@portugaltextile.com>:\n\n> Hello Erik,\n>\n> Thank you for contacting us and for your interest in partnering with us\n> for your new brand. I have received the link with your reference designs,\n> thank you. The focus on high-quality, minimal pieces is a great fit for the\n> type of production we specialize in here in Portugal.\n>\n> Regarding your question about quantities, for a custom style such as the\n> heavyweight hoodie you're looking for, our minimum order is 200 units per\n> style. If you require a smaller initial run, a service specializing in\n> lower quantities like www.privatelabelclothes.com might be a suitable\n> alternative to explore.\n>\n> If you are able to meet the 200-unit minimum, we would be happy to\n> proceed. To give you a complete picture, I would just need a couple of\n> final details. Could you let me know your desired delivery date for the\n> production run? Our standard production cycle, from confirming the\n> prototype to final delivery, is about 5 months, a timeframe that ensures we\n> maintain the highest quality standards. Also, could you please confirm your\n> target production price per style?\n>\n> Once I have these details, I can better assess your project.\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>\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (www.privatelabelclothes.com). Use these for the Brand Website question. Do NOT assume they are Tech Packs unless explicitly stated by the user.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Erik,\n\nThank you for your reply. That is an excellent question and I can certainly clarify.\n\nThe website you were likely referring to, `privatelabelclothes.com`, is a separate service we suggest for clients who need lower quantities of pre-made, standard items, which is why you would have seen a specific fabric weight listed like 320gsm.\n\nOur main work here, however, is fully custom manufacturing. This means we source materials specifically for each client's project. Developing a premium hoodie with a heavyweight fabric of 500-600gsm is absolutely something we can achieve for you.\n\nWith that in mind, and assuming you are comfortable with our 200-unit minimum for a custom style, could you please provide the last two details I need to analyze your project? I was just wondering what your desired delivery date is for the production run, and what target production price you have for each hoodie.\n\nThis will give me all the information I need to properly assess the project.",
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            "content": "Hi,\n\nThank you for your detailed response, I really appreciate it.\n\nI completely understand your standard MOQ of 200 units for custom\nproduction.\n\nHowever, at this stage I am still in the product development phase and I\nwould like to start with a small batch of around 10 hoodies to finalize the\nfit, fabric, and overall feel before committing to a larger order.\n\nDo you have any suggestions or alternative solutions for this? For example:\n- sample production options\n- leftover fabrics\n- smaller test runs\n- or any other approach you would recommend\n\nMy goal is to build a long-term partnership and move into larger quantities\nonce the product is fully validated.\n\nLooking forward to your advice.\n\nBest regards,\nErik\n\nDen m\u00e5n 23 mars 2026 kl 16:43 skrev Matilde Azevedo <\ninfo@portugaltextile.com>:\n\n> Hello Erik,\n>\n> Thank you for your reply. That is an excellent question and I can\n> certainly clarify.\n>\n> The website you were likely referring to, `privatelabelclothes.com`, is a\n> separate service we suggest for clients who need lower quantities of\n> pre-made, standard items, which is why you would have seen a specific\n> fabric weight listed like 320gsm.\n>\n> Our main work here, however, is fully custom manufacturing. This means we\n> source materials specifically for each client's project. Developing a\n> premium hoodie with a heavyweight fabric of 500-600gsm is absolutely\n> something we can achieve for you.\n>\n> With that in mind, and assuming you are comfortable with our 200-unit\n> minimum for a custom style, could you please provide the last two details I\n> need to analyze your project? I was just wondering what your desired\n> delivery date is for the production run, and what target production price\n> you have for each hoodie.\n>\n> This will give me all the information I need to properly assess the\n> project.\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 Erik,\n\nThank you for the clarification. I understand your position completely; validating the product with a smaller batch before committing to a full production run is a very logical step in building a brand.\n\nHowever, our facility is structured for bulk manufacturing, and our processes, from fabric sourcing to production line setup, are based on this model. Unfortunately, this means we are not able to produce small test runs of around 10 units. Our sampling process is the crucial first stage of a full production order, not a standalone service, as the development costs are absorbed into the larger project. The minimum fabric orders from our suppliers alone make such a small run unfeasible.\n\nOur partnership would begin when you are ready to produce a minimum of 200 units per style. At that point, we would create the initial prototypes for you to approve every detail\u2014fit, fabric, and construction\u2014before the main production starts.\n\nFor the initial product validation phase you are in now, the best path might be to work with a local seamstress or a sampling studio that specializes in creating one-off prototypes or very small batches.\n\nOnce you have finalized your design and are ready to move into production at our required minimums, we would be very happy to continue this conversation and build the long-term partnership you are looking for.",
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