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            "content": "Dear Portugal Textile,\n\n\nMy name is Arsh, founder of Vision Web Agency in Amsterdam. Together with\nmy business partner I am launching a Dutch sock brand built around one\npromise: a lifetime warranty. If a pair wears out, we replace it for free.\nThat only works if the sock is genuinely built to last, which is why we are\nlooking for a production partner who can deliver Darn Tough-level\ndurability under our own private label.\n\nWhat we are looking for (initial range):\n\n- 2 styles: crew and low-cut\/sneaker height, plus 1 heavier winter\/hiking\ncrew\n- 3 colours: black, navy, grey\n- Composition: approx. 55\u201360% merino wool \/ 35\u201340% nylon (polyamide) \/ 4%\nelastane (Lycra or equivalent)\n- Fine gauge, high-density knit (168\u2013200 needles), single or double\ncylinder as you advise for durability\n- Reinforced heel, toe and sole (multi-ply nylon; Cordura\u00ae yarn if\navailable)\n- Seamless \/ hand-linked toe closure\n- Shrink-treated merino, machine washable\n- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 yarns\n- Custom woven label and belly band packaging\n- Sizes EU 36\u201339, 40\u201343, 44\u201347\n\nA few questions to see if we are a good match:\n\n1. Have you produced for brands that offer a lifetime or multi-year\nwarranty? If so, what construction and yarn did you recommend?\n\n2. What is your MOQ per style\/colour and your indicative price per pair at\n500, 1,000 pairs?\n\n3. Sampling: cost, lead time, and whether you can provide lab or wear-test\ndata (abrasion \/ Martindale, pilling, wash durability).\n\n4. Production lead time after sample approval, and re-order lead time.\n\n5. Quality agreement: since we carry the warranty towards consumers, we\nwould like to agree in advance how manufacturing defects are handled\n(replacement or credit above an agreed defect rate). Is that something you\ncan work with?\n\n6. Yarn suppliers you work with for merino and nylon, and whether Cordura\u00ae\nor a comparable high-tenacity nylon is an option.\n\nOur plan is to run a 900\u20131,500 pair first production in Q1 2027 and scale\nfrom there, including B2B corporate orders with embroidered logos later on.\nWe are ready to order samples as soon as we have a match.\n\nLooking forward to hearing from you.\n\nKind regards,\n\nArsh Singh\nVision Web Agency\nAmsterdam, The Netherlands\n+31645831618",
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            "content": "Hello Arsh,\n\nThank you for reaching out and providing detailed information about your sock brand project. I appreciate your interest in partnering with us for your production needs. Let me address your inquiries:\n\n1. Regarding previous production for brands with lifetime or multi-year warranties, I cannot provide specific details at this stage. These technical aspects will be addressed by our production team once we have completed your commercial file.\n\n2. Our MOQ for socks is 1,000 units per style and per colour. Unfortunately, we cannot provide indicative pricing at this stage, as accurate pricing depends on the technical specifications, materials, and final quantities.\n\n3. The cost of a sample depends on the specific product and complexity of the design. We only develop one sample per style for initial approval. Lab or wear-test data can be discussed with our technical team after the initial project evaluation.\n\n4. Production lead time is typically 10\u201314 weeks after sample approval. Re-order lead times can be discussed once the initial order is placed.\n\n5. Quality agreements, including handling manufacturing defects, can be discussed in detail with our team after the project evaluation.\n\n6. Regarding yarn suppliers and the use of Cordura\u00ae or comparable high-tenacity nylon, these specifics will be addressed by our production team during the next phase.\n\nTo proceed, I need to confirm a few details:\n\n- Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample for the socks you intend to produce?\n- What is your maximum target production price per style?\n\nOnce I have this information, 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": "Hi,\n\nThanks for getting back to me.\n\nWe don't have a tech pack or sample yet. Before we design anything, we need\nto know if you can make what we need.\n\nWe want a merino\/nylon sock with reinforced heel and toe, strong enough\nthat we can offer a lifetime warranty on it. Can you produce that, and can\nyou send us a sample of a sock you already make in that quality so we can\ntest it?\n\nIf yes, what would the price per pair be at 1,000 pairs?\n\nBest,\nArsh\n\n\nOn Mon, 14 Sep 2026 at 11:08, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Arsh,\n>\n> Thank you for reaching out and providing detailed information about your\n> sock brand project. I appreciate your interest in partnering with us for\n> your production needs. Let me address your inquiries:\n>\n> 1. Regarding previous production for brands with lifetime or multi-year\n> warranties, I cannot provide specific details at this stage. These\n> technical aspects will be addressed by our production team once we have\n> completed your commercial file.\n>\n> 2. Our MOQ for socks is 1,000 units per style and per colour.\n> Unfortunately, we cannot provide indicative pricing at this stage, as\n> accurate pricing depends on the technical specifications, materials, and\n> final quantities.\n>\n> 3. The cost of a sample depends on the specific product and complexity of\n> the design. We only develop one sample per style for initial approval. Lab\n> or wear-test data can be discussed with our technical team after the\n> initial project evaluation.\n>\n> 4. Production lead time is typically 10\u201314 weeks after sample approval.\n> Re-order lead times can be discussed once the initial order is placed.\n>\n> 5. Quality agreements, including handling manufacturing defects, can be\n> discussed in detail with our team after the project evaluation.\n>\n> 6. Regarding yarn suppliers and the use of Cordura\u00ae or comparable\n> high-tenacity nylon, these specifics will be addressed by our production\n> team during the next phase.\n>\n> To proceed, I need to confirm a few details:\n>\n> - Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample for the socks you intend to\n> produce?\n> - What is your maximum target production price per style?\n>\n> Once I have this information, I can better assess your project and guide\n> you on the next steps.\n>\n> Looking forward to your response.\n>\n>\n>\n> Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n> [image: Matilde Azevedo]\n> Matilde Azevedo\n> Commercial Assistant\n> +351 915 085 106 \n> info@portugaltextile.com\n> www.portugaltextile.com \n> [image: Facebook]  [image:\n> Instagram]  [image: LinkedIn]\n> \n> [image: GOTS Certified] \n>\n> Portugal Textile - Absolutarget Group\n> Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n> [image: Absolutarget Group]  [image:\n> Portugal Textile]  [image: Portugal\n> Shoes]  [image: Top SME Award]\n>  [image:\n> Export Award]\n> \n>\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (www.portugaltextile.com). Use these for the Brand Website question. Do NOT assume they are Tech Packs unless explicitly stated by the user.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Arsh,\n\nThank you for your response. I understand your need to ensure the quality and durability of the socks before proceeding with design and production. However, at this stage, we do not send samples of existing products. We focus on developing samples based on specific client designs and requirements.\n\nTo move forward, we need to establish a few key details:\n\n1. **Target Production Price:** Could you please provide your maximum target production price per pair for the socks?\n\n2. **Quantities:** You mentioned a production range of 900\u20131,500 pairs. Please confirm the exact quantity you plan to start with per style and colour.\n\nOnce we have this information, we can better assess your project and determine the feasibility of producing the socks to meet your quality standards.\n\nLooking forward to your reply.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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