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            "content": "Hello Portugal Textile team,\n\nI'm launching a small premium apparel brand (MATERIA.) and I'm sourcing a \nGOTS-certified production partner for our first product: a heavyweight \norganic cotton crewneck tee. I have a complete tech pack ready to share. A \nfew questions first:\n\nThe product\n- Heavyweight short-sleeve crewneck, boxy\/relaxed fit, slightly dropped \nshoulder\n- Fabric: GOTS-certified organic cotton single jersey, ~230 GSM, combed \nring-spun\n- 3 colors: one undyed natural + two low-impact dyed\n- First run: 150-300 units total (we would start at 50 per color), sizes \nS-XXL\n\n\nMy questions\n1. Your MOQ per color and per style for a 230 GSM organic jersey tee - and \nis there a separate fabric minimum? Does the MOQ change if we do not need \nthe finished garment GOTS-certified (organic fabric only, no transaction \ncertificate)?\n2. Your GOTS license number and certifier, so I can verify it. Are you \nOEKO-TEX certified as well?\n3. Do you make the pattern in-house from a tech pack, and do I receive the \ngraded files?\n4. Sampling: cost and lead time for (a) a fit sample in M + L, then (b) a \npre-production sample in all 3 colors. We pay for samples.\n5. FOB unit price for a 150-unit (50 x 3) and a 300-unit (100 x 3) run.\n6. Production lead time after sample approval, and do you handle export \nshipping to the USA?\n\n\nI'm comparing a short list of GOTS partners in Portugal and Turkey now. If \nit's a fit, I'll send the full tech pack the same day.\n\n\nThank you,\nMitchell Lewis\nMATERIA.\nmateriaclothing.com\nmitch@materiaclothing.com",
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            "content": "Hello Mitchell,\n\nThank you for reaching out to us at Portugal Textile. It's great to hear about your new brand, MATERIA., and your focus on premium organic cotton apparel.\n\nTo provide you with accurate information, I need to address a few points:\n\n1. **Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ):** For T-shirts, our minimum is strictly 200 units per style. Unfortunately, starting at 50 units per color does not meet our requirements. If you are able to increase your order to meet the minimum of 200 units per style, we can proceed further.\n\n2. **GOTS Certification:** We hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, which guarantees our commitment to environmentally and socially responsible production. However, I cannot provide our license number at this stage.\n\n3. **Pattern Making:** 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\n4. **Sampling Cost and Lead Time:** 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. Sampling typically takes 6-8 weeks.\n\n5. **Production Lead Time:** After sample approval, production usually takes 10-14 weeks. Please note that our total cycle is a minimum of 5 months, which includes both sampling and production.\n\n6. **Export Shipping:** We operate on an Ex-Works (EXW) basis, meaning the client manages and pays for shipping and insurance.\n\nIf you are able to adjust your quantities to meet our minimums, please let me know, and we can move forward with your project. Once you confirm, you can send your Tech Pack, and our technical team will review it for further steps.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nBest regards.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThanks for the detail. Two things decide whether we move forward.\n\nFirst, GOTS. I verify every partner's certificate at the source before\ncommitting \u2014 that's non-negotiable. Please send your GOTS license number\nand certifier. A certified facility can share that in one line; if it can't\nbe provided, I have to treat the certification as unconfirmed.\n\nSecond, quantity. The pilot is 150 total (50\/color), one style, with\nreorders to follow for the factory that delivers. To bridge from your 200,\nI'll put up a 50% deposit, full flexibility on lead time for an off-peak\nslot, a single simple style, and a low-volume unit premium. Can you meet\n150 on those terms?\n\nConfirm the license number and a 150-unit price and the full tech pack\nfollows. I'll be straight with you: the 5-month total cycle is a mark\nagainst you versus faster options, so the terms need to be sharp. I'm\ndeciding by July 17.\n\nPlease also confirm the fabric weight and construction you'd run \u2014 I need\nheavyweight ~230 GSM organic jersey.\n\nBest,\nMitchell Lewis\nMATERIA.\nmateriaclothing.com\n\nOn Mon, Jul 6, 2026 at 5:00\u202fAM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Mitchell,\n>\n> Thank you for reaching out to us at Portugal Textile. It's great to hear\n> about your new brand, MATERIA., and your focus on premium organic cotton\n> apparel.\n>\n> To provide you with accurate information, I need to address a few points:\n>\n> 1. *Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ):* For T-shirts, our minimum is strictly\n> 200 units per style. Unfortunately, starting at 50 units per color does not\n> meet our requirements. If you are able to increase your order to meet the\n> minimum of 200 units per style, we can proceed further.\n>\n> 2. *GOTS Certification:* We hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile\n> Standard) certification, which guarantees our commitment to environmentally\n> and socially responsible production. However, I cannot provide our license\n> number at this stage.\n>\n> 3. *Pattern Making:* Regarding your specific technical requirements and\n> machinery, I cannot confirm this at my level. I have gathered your project\n> details and will forward them to our technical team. They will analyze your\n> requirements and confirm directly with you if our facilities have the exact\n> capabilities to develop your product.\n>\n> 4. *Sampling Cost and Lead Time:* The cost of a sample depends entirely\n> on the complexity of each specific design. Accurate pricing can only be\n> provided after our technical team analyzes your Tech Pack or Physical\n> Sample. Sampling typically takes 6-8 weeks.\n>\n> 5. *Production Lead Time:* After sample approval, production usually\n> takes 10-14 weeks. Please note that our total cycle is a minimum of 5\n> months, which includes both sampling and production.\n>\n> 6. *Export Shipping:* We operate on an Ex-Works (EXW) basis, meaning the\n> client manages and pays for shipping and insurance.\n>\n> If you are able to adjust your quantities to meet our minimums, please let\n> me know, and we can move forward with your project. Once you confirm, you\n> can send your Tech Pack, and our technical team will review it for further\n> steps.\n>\n> Looking forward to your response.\n>\n> Best regards.\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 Mitchell,\n\nThank you for your detailed response. I understand the importance of verifying GOTS certification for your brand. While I can confirm that we hold the GOTS certification, I am unable to provide the license number at this initial stage. Our technical team will be able to share this information directly with you once they review your project details.\n\nRegarding the quantity, our minimum order is strictly 200 units per style, and we are unable to accommodate a 150-unit order even with the proposed terms. If you are able to meet the 200-unit minimum, we would be happy to proceed with reviewing your tech pack and discussing further details.\n\nFor the fabric, we can work with heavyweight ~230 GSM organic jersey as specified in your requirements.\n\nIf you decide to adjust your order to meet our minimums, please let me know, and we can move forward with your project.\n\nBest regards.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThanks for confirming the fabric \u2014 good to know the ~230 GSM organic jersey\nis there.\n\nTwo things, plainly:\n\n1. Quantity: this first run is 150 units (50\/color), firm. It's a\ndeliberate pilot, with reorders to follow for the partner who delivers it.\nI've already put real trades on the table \u2014 50% deposit, flexible off-peak\nlead time, one simple style. If 150 genuinely isn't workable even on those\nterms, I understand, and we'll leave it here.\n\n2. GOTS: I'll need the license number and certifier before we discuss any\nquantity increase or send a tech pack \u2014 not after. I verify every partner\nat the source, and GOTS licenses are public, so it's a quick share for a\ncertified facility.\n\nIf 150 works and you can send the license number, I'll move fast. If not,\nno hard feelings \u2014 thanks for your time.\n\nBest,\nMitchell Lewis\nMATERIA.\nmateriaclothing.com\n\nOn Wed, Jul 8, 2026 at 11:12\u202fAM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Mitchell,\n>\n> Thank you for your detailed response. I understand the importance of\n> verifying GOTS certification for your brand. While I can confirm that we\n> hold the GOTS certification, I am unable to provide the license number at\n> this initial stage. Our technical team will be able to share this\n> information directly with you once they review your project details.\n>\n> Regarding the quantity, our minimum order is strictly 200 units per style,\n> and we are unable to accommodate a 150-unit order even with the proposed\n> terms. If you are able to meet the 200-unit minimum, we would be happy to\n> proceed with reviewing your tech pack and discussing further details.\n>\n> For the fabric, we can work with heavyweight ~230 GSM organic jersey as\n> specified in your requirements.\n>\n> If you decide to adjust your order to meet our minimums, please let me\n> know, and we can move forward with your project.\n>\n> Best regards.\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 Mitchell,\n\nI appreciate your understanding and straightforward approach. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate a 150-unit order, even with the terms you've proposed. Our minimum order requirement remains at 200 units per style.\n\nRegarding the GOTS certification, I understand your need for verification. However, as mentioned earlier, I am unable to provide the license number at this stage. This information can be shared directly by our technical team once they have reviewed your project details.\n\nIf you decide to meet the 200-unit minimum, please feel free to reach out, and we can proceed from there. Thank you for considering us, and I wish you the best with your brand launch.\n\nBest regards.",
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