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            "content": "Hello,\n\nMy name is Deborah Alexander and I am the founder of Studio Evangeline, a\nluxury swimwear brand based in Houston, Texas.\n\nI'm currently looking to partner with a manufacturer for my upcoming\ncollection. My designs focus heavily on embellished mesh fabrics with\nbeading and sequins, so I am specifically seeking a factory that is\nexperienced and confident in working with detailed, decorative materials.\nAlso, I am specifically looking to partner directly with manufacturing\nfacilities rather than sourcing agencies or intermediaries, as I prefer to\nwork closely with the factory team during development and production.\n\nThe bikini set I am developing includes:\n\n\u2022 Three-layer construction (lining + shell + embellished mesh overlay)\n\u2022 80% nylon \/ 20% spandex base swim fabric\n\u2022 Embellished mesh overlay cut to the exact pattern shape\n\u2022 Manual removal of beads\/sequins within seam allowances before stitching\n\u2022 Clean inset construction\n\u2022 Binding around all edges\n\u2022 Adjustable string ties with metal hardware and small charms\n\nIt is very important that the factory is comfortable cutting through\nembellished yardage and carefully clearing seam areas when necessary, while\nmaintaining clean finishing and durability suitable for swimwear.\n\nI currently have a fully sewn prototype and finalized pattern direction.\n\nTo better understand alignment, could you please let me know:\n\n\u2022 Do you offer full-package production (including fabric sourcing), or CMT\nonly?\n\u2022 Your estimated development timeline (pattern refinement + sampling)\n\u2022 Approximate cost range per set at 60\u2013100 units\n\u2022 Minimum order quantity\nHave you previously worked with beaded or heavily sequined mesh fabrics?\n\u2022 Are you comfortable cutting through embellished yardage according to\npattern shapes?\n\u2022 Do you reinforce seams to prevent bead shedding during wear?\n\u2022 Can you test durability for chlorine and saltwater exposure?\n\u2022 Do you handle quality control in-house? What does your QC process include?\n\nIf your factory is able to meet these requirements, I would be happy to\nschedule a virtual meeting to discuss further details and share my tech\npack.\n\nI look forward to hearing from you.\nBest regards,\nDeborah Alexander | CEO\nStudio Evangeline",
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            "content": "Hello Deborah,\n\nThank you for contacting us and for your detailed introduction to Studio Evangeline. Your collection sounds fascinating, and we appreciate you considering us for your production in Portugal.\n\nIt is excellent that you have a physical prototype; we can certainly work from that to understand the construction. Before I can forward your project to our technical team for a full analysis of the materials and techniques you require, I just need to clarify a few key details to ensure we are aligned.\n\nOur minimum order quantity for swimwear is 200 units per style, and a bikini set is considered two separate styles (the top and the bottom). Regarding the timeline, our standard cycle for development and production takes approximately five months to ensure the high standards of quality we are known for. Because our factories close for their annual holiday in August, a project beginning now would be scheduled for delivery around the end of September 2026. Would this quantity and timeline work for your brand?\n\nJust to get a better sense of things, could you please share your brand's website and your target production price per style, indicating the price for the top and the bottom separately?\n\nOnce I have a clearer picture of these points, I can provide a more complete assessment for our technical team.",
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            "content": "Thank you for your response and for explaining your process. The quality\nstandards your team follows are very impressive.\n\nAt the moment, because Studio Evangeline is launching its first collection,\nI am exploring production timelines that are slightly shorter and smaller\ninitial runs. However, I would still love to stay in touch for future\ncollections as the brand grows.\n\nI will also share my website once it is finalized.\n\nThank you again for your time and consideration.\nBest Regards,\nDeborah Alexander | CEO\nStudio Evangeline\n\n\nOn Mon, Mar 16, 2026 at 1:39\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Deborah,\n>\n> Thank you for contacting us and for your detailed introduction to Studio\n> Evangeline. Your collection sounds fascinating, and we appreciate you\n> considering us for your production in Portugal.\n>\n> It is excellent that you have a physical prototype; we can certainly work\n> from that to understand the construction. Before I can forward your project\n> to our technical team for a full analysis of the materials and techniques\n> you require, I just need to clarify a few key details to ensure we are\n> aligned.\n>\n> Our minimum order quantity for swimwear is 200 units per style, and a\n> bikini set is considered two separate styles (the top and the bottom).\n> Regarding the timeline, our standard cycle for development and production\n> takes approximately five months to ensure the high standards of quality we\n> are known for. Because our factories close for their annual holiday in\n> August, a project beginning now would be scheduled for delivery around the\n> end of September 2026. Would this quantity and timeline work for your brand?\n>\n> Just to get a better sense of things, could you please share your brand's\n> website and your target production price per style, indicating the price\n> for the top and the bottom separately?\n>\n> Once I have a clearer picture of these points, I can provide a more\n> complete assessment for our technical team.\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 Deborah,\n\nI completely understand. It is very common for new brands to begin with smaller quantities, and your approach is very sensible.\n\nThank you for your kind words about our work. We would certainly be delighted to hear from you again as Studio Evangeline grows, and we wish you the very best with your launch.",
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