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            "content": "Dear Sir or Madam,\n\nMy name is Kerim Hadzic, founder of LE KOND=C3=89, a new European sock bran=\nd for\nfootball players. We are looking for a manufacturing partner for our first\nproduct, a technical anti-blister sports sock, and would like to know if\nthis is something you can produce.\n\n*Product overview* (tech pack available on request):\n- Single-layer crew sock, unisex, for football, basketball and running\n- Second-skin fit, seamless (linked) toe\n- Composition: approx. 55% recycled polyamide, 30% PTFE yarn (heel and ball\nof the foot), 15% elastane =E2=80=93 no cotton\n- 5 knitting zones: cuff, leg, instep mesh, midfoot compression band, sole\nand toe\n- Machines: e.g. Lonati 168 or 200 needles\n- Grip system: silicone or TPU pads, max. 0.8 mm, custom arrow\/lightning\nshape, under the ball of the foot and the heel\n- Colour: one colourway to start (white\/black)\n- Packaging: 3 pairs per premium box, partly personalised\n\n*Could you please let me know:*\n1. Have you produced socks with PTFE yarn before? If yes, which PTFE yarn\ndo you use (e.g. Lenzing PROFILEN)?\n2. Can you source recycled polyamide (GRS certified)?\n3. Can you apply custom-shaped silicone\/TPU grip pads?\n4. What is your minimum order quantity per colourway and per size?\n5. What are your estimated prices per pair at different order quantities\n(price tiers)?\n6. What are the costs and lead time for samples?\n7. What is the lead time for bulk production?\n8. Can you also supply or source branded packaging (boxes for 3 pairs)?\n9. Which certificates do you hold (Oeko-Tex, GRS, ISO 9001, BSCI etc.)?\n\nI would be happy to send you our full tech pack and arrange a short call.\n\nThank you in advance, I look forward to hearing from you.\n\nKind regards,\n\n[image: LE KOND=C3=89]\n\nKerim Hadzic\nFounder =C2=B7 Le Kond=C3=A9\nfashion@lekonde.com  |  +436677835198\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (le-konde-logo_6ae071ae749a3.png). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Kerim,\n\nThank you for reaching out to us regarding your new sock brand, LE KOND\u00c9. We appreciate your interest in partnering with us for your technical anti-blister sports socks.\n\nTo proceed with evaluating your project, I need to gather some specific details:\n\n1. **Quantities:** What is the total quantity you plan to produce per style and per colour? Please note that our minimum order quantity for socks is 1,000 units per style and per colour.\n2. **Target Price:** What is your maximum target production price per pair?\n3. **Desired Delivery Date:** What is your desired delivery timeline for the bulk production?\n\nRegarding your questions about our capabilities and certifications, I can confirm that we hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, which guarantees our commitment to environmentally and socially responsible production. However, specific technical questions about materials and machinery will be addressed in the next phase by our production team once we have completed your commercial file.\n\nPlease provide the above details so we can move forward with your project evaluation.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nBest regards,  \nMatilde Azevedo  \nPortugal Textile",
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            "content": "Dear Matilde,\n\nThank you very much for your quick reply and your interest in our project.\n\nHere are the details you asked for:\n\n*1. Quantities:* one style (Guardian) in one colourway (white\/black), in\ntwo sizes (M: EU 39=E2=80=9342 and L: EU 43=E2=80=9346). For the first orde=\nr we are\nthinking of your minimum of 1,000 pairs. Could you confirm whether the\n1,000 pairs can be split across the two sizes (e.g. 500 M \/ 500 L)?\n\n*2. Target price:* as a new brand we would first like to understand your\npricing. Could you please quote the price per pair at 1,000, 2,000 and\n5,000 pairs, based on recycled polyamide (no PTFE needed)?\n\n*3. Packaging:* we would like to receive the socks fully packed and ready\nfor sale. Can you also produce our packaging and include it in the price?\n=E2=80=93 a premium gift box for 3 pairs (sleeve + drawer, rigid greyboard =\nwith\nblack soft-touch paper, embossed logo, hot foil),\n=E2=80=93 a printed card, a sleeve band per pair, tissue paper and a round =\nseal\nsticker.\nIf possible, please quote the socks with and without packaging, so we can\ncompare.\n\n*4. Delivery date:* we are flexible. Could you let us know your usual lead\ntime for samples and for bulk production?\n\nCould you also tell us whether you can provide *GRS certification* for the\nrecycled yarn?\n\nI would be happy to send you our full tech pack with all specifications and\nthe packaging details.\n\nThank you again =E2=80=94 *muito obrigado!*\n\nKind regards,\n\n[image: LE KOND=C3=89]\n\nKerim Hadzic\nFounder =C2=B7 Le Kond=C3=A9\nfashion@lekonde.com  |  +436677835198\n\nOn Tue, Oct 27, 2026 02:41 AM PDT, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Kerim,\n>\n> Thank you for reaching out to us regarding your new sock brand, LE KOND=\n=C3=89.\n> We appreciate your interest in partnering with us for your technical\n> anti-blister sports socks.\n>\n> To proceed with evaluating your project, I need to gather some specific\n> details:\n>\n> 1. *Quantities:* What is the total quantity you plan to produce per style\n> and per colour? Please note that our minimum order quantity for socks is\n> 1,000 units per style and per colour.\n> 2. *Target Price:* What is your maximum target production price per pair?\n> 3. *Desired Delivery Date:* What is your desired delivery timeline for\n> the bulk production?\n>\n> Regarding your questions about our capabilities and certifications, I can\n> confirm that we hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)\n> certification, which guarantees our commitment to environmentally and\n> socially responsible production. However, specific technical questions\n> about materials and machinery will be addressed in the next phase by our\n> production team once we have completed your commercial file.\n>\n> Please provide the above details so we can move forward with your project\n> evaluation.\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$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (le-konde-logo_6ae079a7ae4d1.png). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$\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 Kerim,\n\nThank you for providing the additional details about your project.\n\n1. **Quantities:** Our minimum order quantity for socks is 1,000 units per style and per colour. You can split the 1,000 pairs across the two sizes, such as 500 pairs for size M and 500 pairs for size L.\n\n2. **Target Price:** To proceed, we need to know your maximum target production price per pair. This will help us evaluate the commercial viability of your project. Please provide this information so we can continue.\n\n3. **Packaging:** We can discuss packaging options once we have a clear understanding of your target price. Please note that packaging costs are typically separate from the production costs of the socks themselves.\n\n4. **Delivery Date:** Our usual lead time for samples is approximately 6\u20138 weeks, and for bulk production, it is 10\u201314 weeks after order placement. Considering the current date, the earliest realistic delivery for bulk production would be around March 2027, taking into account our production cycle and factory closures.\n\nRegarding GRS certification for recycled yarn, this specific certification will be addressed in the next phase by our production team once we have completed your commercial file.\n\nPlease let me know your maximum target production price per pair so we can proceed with your project evaluation.\n\nThank you, and I look forward to your response.\n\nBest regards,  \nMatilde Azevedo  \nPortugal Textile",
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            "content": "Dear Matilde,\n\nThank you very much for your quick reply and your interest in our project.\n\nHere are the details you asked for:\n\n*1. Quantities:* one style (Guardian) in one colourway (white\/black), in\ntwo sizes (M: EU 39=E2=80=9342 and L: EU 43=E2=80=9346). For the first orde=\nr we are\nthinking of your minimum of 1,000 pairs. Could you confirm whether the\n1,000 pairs can be split across the two sizes (e.g. 500 M \/ 500 L)?\n\n*2. Target price:* as a new brand we would first like to understand your\npricing. Could you please quote the price per pair at 1,000, 2,000 and\n5,000 pairs, based on recycled polyamide (no PTFE needed)?\n\n*3. Packaging:* we would like to receive the socks fully packed and ready\nfor sale. Can you also produce our packaging and include it in the price?\n=E2=80=93 a premium gift box for 3 pairs (sleeve + drawer, rigid greyboard =\nwith\nblack soft-touch paper, embossed logo, hot foil),\n=E2=80=93 a printed card, a sleeve band per pair, tissue paper and a round =\nseal\nsticker.\nIf possible, please quote the socks with and without packaging, so we can\ncompare.\n\n*4. Delivery date:* we are flexible. Could you let us know your usual lead\ntime for samples and for bulk production?\n\nCould you also tell us whether you can provide *GRS certification* for the\nrecycled yarn?\n\nI would be happy to send you our full tech pack with all specifications and\nthe packaging details.\n\nThank you again =E2=80=94 *muito obrigado!*\n\nKind regards,\n\n[image: LE KOND=C3=89]\n\nKerim Hadzic\nFounder =C2=B7 Le Kond=C3=A9\nfashion@lekonde.com  |  +436677835198\n\nOn Tue, Oct 27, 2026 02:41 AM PDT, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Kerim,\n>\n> Thank you for reaching out to us regarding your new sock brand, LE KOND=\n=C3=89.\n> We appreciate your interest in partnering with us for your technical\n> anti-blister sports socks.\n>\n> To proceed with evaluating your project, I need to gather some specific\n> details:\n>\n> 1. *Quantities:* What is the total quantity you plan to produce per style\n> and per colour? Please note that our minimum order quantity for socks is\n> 1,000 units per style and per colour.\n> 2. *Target Price:* What is your maximum target production price per pair?\n> 3. *Desired Delivery Date:* What is your desired delivery timeline for\n> the bulk production?\n>\n> Regarding your questions about our capabilities and certifications, I can\n> confirm that we hold the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)\n> certification, which guarantees our commitment to environmentally and\n> socially responsible production. However, specific technical questions\n> about materials and machinery will be addressed in the next phase by our\n> production team once we have completed your commercial file.\n>\n> Please provide the above details so we can move forward with your project\n> evaluation.\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$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (le-konde-logo_6ae079e43d630.png). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$\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 Kerim,\n\nThank you for your detailed response. I understand your interest in understanding our pricing structure. However, to proceed with your project evaluation, we need to know your maximum target production price per pair. This information is crucial for us to assess the commercial viability of your project.\n\nRegarding your other inquiries:\n\n1. **Quantities:** Yes, you can split the 1,000 pairs across the two sizes, such as 500 pairs for size M and 500 pairs for size L.\n\n2. **Packaging:** We can discuss packaging options once we have a clear understanding of your target price. Packaging costs are typically separate from the production costs of the socks themselves.\n\n3. **Delivery Date:** Our usual lead time for samples is approximately 6\u20138 weeks, and for bulk production, it is 10\u201314 weeks after order placement. Considering the current date, the earliest realistic delivery for bulk production would be around March 2027, taking into account our production cycle and factory closures.\n\n4. **GRS Certification:** This specific certification will be addressed in the next phase by our production team once we have completed your commercial file.\n\nPlease provide your maximum target production price per pair so we can proceed with your project evaluation.\n\nThank you, and I look forward to your response.\n\nBest regards,  \nMatilde Azevedo  \nPortugal Textile",
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            "content": "Dear Matilde,\n\nThank you for your quick reply and for confirming that the 1,000 pairs can\nbe split into 500 M \/ 500 L.\n\nTo be transparent with you: we are currently also in talks with other\nmanufacturers in Turkey and China. Their minimum quantities are higher, but\ntheir *lead times are much shorter*: samples in about 2 weeks and bulk\nproduction from 4 weeks. With them, we could already start selling in\nDecember. With your timeline, we could only start in March 2027, which is a\nvery long waiting time for a new brand at launch.\n\nIn addition, the quotes we have received from Turkey start at around =E2=82=\n=AC2.20\nper pair.\n\nFor these reasons, our *maximum target production price is =E2=82=AC2.10 pe=\nr pair*\nfor the socks (without packaging), based on 1,000 pairs in recycled\npolyamide as specified.\n\nIf you can work with this target price, or shorten the lead times for\nsamples and production, we would be very happy to continue with you and to\ndiscuss the packaging as a next step.\n\nKind regards,\n\n[image: LE KOND=C3=89]\n\nKerim Hadzic\nFounder =C2=B7 Le Kond=C3=A9\nfashion@lekonde.com  |  +436677835198\n\nOn Tue, Oct 27, 2026 03:15 AM PDT, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Kerim,\n>\n> Thank you for providing the additional details about your project.\n>\n> 1. *Quantities:* Our minimum order quantity for socks is 1,000 units per\n> style and per colour. You can split the 1,000 pairs across the two sizes,\n> such as 500 pairs for size M and 500 pairs for size L.\n>\n> 2. *Target Price:* To proceed, we need to know your maximum target\n> production price per pair. This will help us evaluate the commercial\n> viability of your project. Please provide this information so we can\n> continue.\n>\n> 3. *Packaging:* We can discuss packaging options once we have a clear\n> understanding of your target price. Please note that packaging costs are\n> typically separate from the production costs of the socks themselves.\n>\n> 4. *Delivery Date:* Our usual lead time for samples is approximately 6=E2=\n=80=938\n> weeks, and for bulk production, it is 10=E2=80=9314 weeks after order pla=\ncement.\n> Considering the current date, the earliest realistic delivery for bulk\n> production would be around March 2027, taking into account our production\n> cycle and factory closures.\n>\n> Regarding GRS certification for recycled yarn, this specific certificatio=\nn\n> will be addressed in the next phase by our production team once we have\n> completed your commercial file.\n>\n> Please let me know your maximum target production price per pair so we ca=\nn\n> proceed with your project evaluation.\n>\n> Thank you, and I look 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$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (le-konde-logo_6ae07c398adef.png). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$\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": "<DEBUG>\nProduct: Socks\nTarget: \u20ac2.10\nReference: \u20ac5\nCutOff: \u20ac2.5\nMath: Is Target <= CutOff? Yes\nRule: Rule C\nWarning: I must NEVER reveal the Reference price, CutOff price, or explain the math in the email body.\n<\/DEBUG>\n\nHello Kerim,\n\nThank you for sharing your target price. Unfortunately, based on the target production price indicated, the project would not be viable for us. We wish you the very best of luck with your project.\n\nBest regards,  \nMatilde Azevedo  \nPortugal Textile",
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