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            "content": "Thank you, looking forward to it.\n\nOn Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 1:11\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Miriam,\n>\n> Perfect! I have added your project to our system. Our technical team will\n> review your request and we will contact you shortly via email with the next\n> steps. Thank you for choosing Portugal Textile.\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": "You are most welcome, Miriam. We are also looking forward to seeing the project develop.\n\nHave a wonderful rest of your day.",
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                "content": "Hello,\n\nMy partner and I are launching a premium men's underwear brand called\nManhandle, and we are currently seeking a manufacturing partner for our\nfirst production run.\n\nWe have completed development of our product after nearly three years of\nwork and currently have a full tech pack, graded patterns, and a working\nprototype ready for review.\n\nOur product is a premium boxer brief featuring:\n\u2022 TENCEL\u2122 modal \/ spandex outer fabric\n\u2022 Nylon \/ spandex breathable mesh liner\n\u2022 Structured support construction\n\u2022 Flatlock seams\n\u2022 1.5 inch exposed elastic waistband with centered logo\n\nOur initial production run will be approximately 500 units while we\nvalidate the market, with plans to scale production in future runs.\n\nCould you please provide information on:\n\u2022 Sample development process and cost\n\u2022 Minimum order quantities\n\u2022 Production lead times\n\u2022 Fabric sourcing capabilities (modal \/ performance mesh)\n\u2022 Branding options for waistband and packaging\n\nWe would be happy to share our tech pack and prototype photos for your\nreview.\n\nThank you and we look forward to learning more about your capabilities.",
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                "content": "Hello,\n\nThank you for contacting us and for providing such a detailed introduction to your new brand, Manhandle. It sounds like an exciting and well-prepared project.\n\nTo see if we are the right fit for your production, I have a few initial clarifications. For specialized items like underwear, our minimum order quantity is 1,000 units per style and also per color. This is necessary to manage the sourcing of specific materials and maintain the high standards of quality that define Portuguese manufacturing.\n\nJust to get a complete picture for our team, could you also share a few more details? I was wondering what country you are based in. Regarding the 500 units you mentioned, is that the total quantity, or is it per specific style or color? It would also be helpful to know your desired delivery date for this first run and your target production price for each style.\n\nSince you mentioned you have the Tech Pack ready, please feel free to send it over for our initial review.\n\nOnce I have these details, I can better assess the project's viability with our production capabilities.",
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                "content": "Hello,\n\nThank you for your thoughtful reply and for taking the time to review our\nintroduction. We appreciate the information regarding your minimum order\nquantities and your interest in learning more about the project.\n\nBefore sharing our full Tech Pack, we would prefer to have a mutual NDA in\nplace, as the garment includes a proprietary support construction that we\nhave been developing over the past few years. I have attached a standard\nNDA for your review and signature.\n\nTo answer your questions in the meantime:\n\n\u2022 We are based in the United States.\n\u2022 The initial quantity of 500 units refers to the total quantity for the\nfirst production run of our Manhandle Classic boxer brief in black.\n\u2022 Our intention with this first run is to validate the market and establish\na long-term manufacturing partnership as the brand grows.\n\u2022 Our target delivery timeline for the first production run is\napproximately 2-3 months.\n\u2022 We are currently evaluating pricing based on manufacturing region and\ncapabilities and would welcome your guidance once the Tech Pack is reviewed.\n\nOnce the NDA is executed, I would be happy to share the Tech Pack and\nprototype photos for your team\u2019s evaluation.\n\nThank you again and we look forward to continuing the conversation.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMiriam Orr\n\nMirifrankie@gmail.com\n734-725-8176\n\nOn Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 12:41\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello,\n>\n> Thank you for contacting us and for providing such a detailed introduction\n> to your new brand, Manhandle. It sounds like an exciting and well-prepared\n> project.\n>\n> To see if we are the right fit for your production, I have a few initial\n> clarifications. For specialized items like underwear, our minimum order\n> quantity is 1,000 units per style and also per color. This is necessary to\n> manage the sourcing of specific materials and maintain the high standards\n> of quality that define Portuguese manufacturing.\n>\n> Just to get a complete picture for our team, could you also share a few\n> more details? I was wondering what country you are based in. Regarding the\n> 500 units you mentioned, is that the total quantity, or is it per specific\n> style or color? It would also be helpful to know your desired delivery date\n> for this first run and your target production price for each style.\n>\n> Since you mentioned you have the Tech Pack ready, please feel free to send\n> it over for our initial review.\n>\n> Once I have these details, I can better assess the project's viability\n> with our production capabilities.\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 Miriam,\n\nThank you for your reply.\n\nThat is completely understandable regarding the NDA, our team is more than happy to sign one to protect your proprietary design. I will forward the document to them right away.\n\nWhile they review it, I do want to be transparent about a couple of key points to ensure we are aligned. For a specialized product like underwear, our minimum order quantity is strictly 1,000 units per style and per color. This is a firm requirement from our factory partners to source the correct materials like TENCEL\u2122 modal and performance mesh and to set up the dedicated machinery for this type of garment.\n\nAlso, a 2-3 month delivery timeline is unfortunately not feasible. Our production cycle, designed to ensure the high-quality craftsmanship Portugal is known for, requires a minimum of 5 months. This includes approximately 6-8 weeks for sampling and an additional 10-14 weeks for the bulk production run. Given that our factories close for holidays in August, a realistic delivery for an order confirmed now would be around September 2026.\n\nWith that in mind, could you let me know if meeting the 1,000-unit minimum and the September delivery window would be possible for your launch? It would also be very helpful if you could provide your target production price for the boxer brief, as our technical team uses this as a starting point for their analysis.",
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                "content": "Attached is our mutual Nda please sign and email back.\n\nManhandle_Mutual_NDA_copy.pdf\n\n\nThank you!",
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                "content": "Hello Miriam,\n\nThank you for sending over the NDA. I have received the file and have forwarded it to our team for their review and signature.\n\nIn the meantime, once you have a moment, I would appreciate your thoughts on the points from my last email. Knowing if the 1,000-unit minimum and the September delivery date are feasible for you, along with your target production price, will be essential for our team to properly assess your project once the paperwork is complete.",
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                "content": "Hello,\n\nThank you for the transparency regarding your production requirements and\ntimeline. We appreciate the clarity and the insight into your manufacturing\nprocess.\n\nThe 1,000 unit minimum is something we can certainly consider if the\npartnership is the right fit. Our initial inquiry referenced 500 units\nprimarily as a test launch, but we understand that specialized garments\nlike this require higher production thresholds for material sourcing and\nmachine setup.\n\nRegarding the timeline, thank you for outlining the full sampling and\nproduction schedule. A September delivery window could be workable for us\nas we are focused on establishing a strong product foundation rather than\nrushing the first production.\n\nIn terms of production pricing, based on our current research and the\npremium materials involved, we are targeting a manufacturing cost in the\nrange of approximately $12\u2013$18 USD per unit, depending on final\nconstruction details, material sourcing, and order volume. We would of\ncourse value your team\u2019s guidance after reviewing the Tech Pack.\n\nOnce the NDA is executed, I will be happy to share the Tech Pack and\nprototype photos so your technical team can evaluate the design in detail.\n\nThank you again for your time and we look forward to continuing the\ndiscussion.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMiriam Orr\nManhandle\nMirifrankie@gmail.com\n734-725-8176\n\nOn Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 12:51\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Miriam,\n>\n> Thank you for your reply.\n>\n> That is completely understandable regarding the NDA, our team is more than\n> happy to sign one to protect your proprietary design. I will forward the\n> document to them right away.\n>\n> While they review it, I do want to be transparent about a couple of key\n> points to ensure we are aligned. For a specialized product like underwear,\n> our minimum order quantity is strictly 1,000 units per style and per color.\n> This is a firm requirement from our factory partners to source the correct\n> materials like TENCEL\u2122 modal and performance mesh and to set up the\n> dedicated machinery for this type of garment.\n>\n> Also, a 2-3 month delivery timeline is unfortunately not feasible. Our\n> production cycle, designed to ensure the high-quality craftsmanship\n> Portugal is known for, requires a minimum of 5 months. This includes\n> approximately 6-8 weeks for sampling and an additional 10-14 weeks for the\n> bulk production run. Given that our factories close for holidays in August,\n> a realistic delivery for an order confirmed now would be around September\n> 2026.\n>\n> With that in mind, could you let me know if meeting the 1,000-unit minimum\n> and the September delivery window would be possible for your launch? It\n> would also be very helpful if you could provide your target production\n> price for the boxer brief, as our technical team uses this as a starting\n> point for their analysis.\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 Miriam,\n\nThank you for your detailed and thoughtful response. It is very helpful to know that the production minimums and timeline are workable for your launch strategy. This alignment is key for a successful partnership.\n\nBefore I forward your project to our technical team for a formal quote (which they will begin as soon as the NDA is finalized), I need to confirm you agree with our standard financial and operational terms:\n\nDevelopment Fees: Costs depend on style (includes prototyping, sourcing, patterns, QC).\n\nPrints and embroideries: Please note that there is an additional initial cost for setting up local and digital prints, all-overs and embroideries.\n\nSample Cost: Charged at 2x (DOUBLE) the production price (e.g., if production is \u20ac15, the sample is \u20ac30).\n\nPayment Terms: 50% Advance \/ 50% Before Shipping (for both development and production).\n\nShipping: Ex-Works (Client manages\/pays shipping & insurance).\n\nAdjustments: Can only be made after placing final order.\n\nDo you agree to proceed under these terms?",
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                "content": "Hello,\n\nThank you for outlining your standard financial and operational terms so\nclearly. We appreciate the transparency and understand the importance of\naligning on these points before your technical team proceeds with a formal\nreview.\n\nIn principle, these terms sound reasonable and consistent with what we have\nencountered when researching European manufacturing partners.\n\nWe understand that development fees will depend on the specific\nrequirements of the style and sampling process, and that sample garments\nare typically priced at a higher rate due to the setup involved.\n\nThe payment terms and Ex-Works shipping arrangement are also acceptable to\nus for this stage.\n\nOnce the NDA has been finalized, I will share the Tech Pack and prototype\nphotos so your team can review the design and provide guidance on\ndevelopment costs and production pricing.\n\nThank you again, and we look forward to hearing from your technical team\nsoon.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMiriam Orr\nManhandle\nMirifrankie@gmail.com\n734-725-8176\n\nOn Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 12:59\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Miriam,\n>\n> Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful response. It is very helpful to\n> know that the production minimums and timeline are workable for your launch\n> strategy. This alignment is key for a successful partnership.\n>\n> Before I forward your project to our technical team for a formal quote\n> (which they will begin as soon as the NDA is finalized), I need to confirm\n> you agree with our standard financial and operational terms:\n>\n> Development Fees: Costs depend on style (includes prototyping, sourcing,\n> patterns, QC).\n>\n> Prints and embroideries: Please note that there is an additional initial\n> cost for setting up local and digital prints, all-overs and embroideries.\n>\n> Sample Cost: Charged at 2x (DOUBLE) the production price (e.g., if\n> production is \u20ac15, the sample is \u20ac30).\n>\n> Payment Terms: 50% Advance \/ 50% Before Shipping (for both development and\n> production).\n>\n> Shipping: Ex-Works (Client manages\/pays shipping & insurance).\n>\n> Adjustments: Can only be made after placing final order.\n>\n> Do you agree to proceed under these terms?\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 Miriam,\n\nPerfect! I have added your project to our system. Our technical team will review your request and we will contact you shortly via email with the next steps. Thank you for choosing Portugal Textile.",
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