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            "content": "Hello Portugal Textile team,\n\nI'm Noa, co-founder of Minca Paris (mincaparis.com \u00b7 @mincaparis), a French\nwomen's beachwear brand. We design par\u00e9os, tops and scarves, sold in 60+\ncountries. Our pieces are currently made in France, and we're now looking\nfor a long-term manufacturing partner in Portugal.\n\nOur pieces are made in light, fluid fabrics, mainly polyester, and also\nknits, including openwork knits. Some of our styles are printed on\npolyester. All pieces are one size and close with snap buttons.\n\nTo see if we could work together, could you answer a few questions?\n\n1. Your specialty\nWhat do you specialise in? Which products and which fabrics do you mostly\nwork with?\n\n2. Full production\nDo you handle the full production, from fabric sourcing, pattern-making,\ncutting and sewing to finishing and packaging? Or only cut and sew?\n\n3. Fabrics\nDo you work with light, fluid polyester knits, including openwork knits\n(crochet or zigzag effects)?\nCan you source these fabrics for us, or would we need to supply them?\n\n4. Printing\nCan you print our designs on polyester (sublimation or digital)? Is it done\nin-house or with a partner?\nDo you also print on viscose?\n\n5. Snap buttons\nDo you have a snap button machine, and can you attach snap buttons on each\npiece?\n\n6. Minimum order\nWhat is your minimum order quantity per style, and per colour or print?\n\n7. Lead times\nWhat is your lead time for a sample, and for production after sample\napproval?\n\nWe'd be happy to send you our product sheets and photos. Could you also\nshare the direct phone number of the person who would follow our project?\n\nThank you, and looking forward to hearing from you,\n\nNoa Afriat\nCo-founder \u2013 Minca Paris\npartnership@mincaparis.com \u00b7 +33 7 67 75 86 84\nmincaparis.com \u00b7 @mincaparis",
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            "content": "Hello Noa,\n\nThank you for reaching out to us at Portugal Textile. I'm glad to hear about Minca Paris and your interest in exploring a manufacturing partnership with us.\n\nTo proceed, I need to gather some specific details about your project:\n\n1. **Product Category:** Could you confirm the exact type of product you are looking to manufacture with us? For example, are you focusing on par\u00e9os, tops, or scarves?\n\n2. **Tech Pack or Physical Sample:** Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample for the products you wish to develop?\n\n3. **Quantities:** What are the quantities you are looking to produce per style and per colour? Please note that our minimum order quantity is typically 200-300 units per style.\n\n4. **Target Price:** What is your maximum target production price per style?\n\n5. **Desired Delivery Timeline:** What is your desired delivery timeline? Please keep in mind that our minimum lead time is 5 full calendar months.\n\nRegarding your questions about our capabilities, I can provide some general information:\n\n- We specialize in a wide range of textile products, including clothing and accessories.\n- We handle full production processes, including fabric sourcing, pattern-making, cutting, sewing, and finishing.\n- We work with various fabrics, including polyester, and can discuss sourcing options once we have more details about your project.\n- Printing services, including sublimation and digital printing, are available.\n- We can attach snap buttons as part of our finishing services.\n\nPlease note that all initial project evaluations are conducted through this channel to assess commercial viability before any direct contact or team assignment. Your designs and intellectual property are always kept strictly confidential with us by default.\n\nOnce I have the above details, 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": "Dear Matilde,\n\nThank you for your reply. Please find our answers below, together with our\ntech pack for the 2027 collection and our lookbook (attached).\n\n1. Product category: 4 styles =E2=80=93 long pareo, short pareo, halter top=\n and\nheadscarf.\n2. Tech pack: attached, with patterns, measurements, construction notes and\na fabric brief (page 9). We will also send a physical reference piece of\neach style.\n3. Quantities: 5 to 7 prints, around 100=E2=80=93150 pieces per style and p=\nrint for\na first order. Would you be flexible on your minimum for a first order?\n4. Target price: we would prefer to receive your quote first, based on the\ntech pack.\n5. Delivery: between March and end of April 2027.\n\nCould you also let us know:\n=E2=80=93 what is free and what is charged during the development phase (sw=\natches,\nprint tests, prototypes)\n=E2=80=93 the price of a prototype, and whether it is deducted from the ord=\ner if we\nproduce with you\n\nWe look forward to your feedback on next steps.\n\nBest regards,\n\nNoa Afriat\nCo-founder =E2=80=93 Minca Paris\npartnership@mincaparis.com =C2=B7 +33 7 67 75 86 84 \nmincaparis.com =C2=B7 @mincaparis\n\n\n\nOn Wed, Oct 7, 2026 at 6:55=E2=80=AFPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Noa,\n>\n> Thank you for reaching out to us at Portugal Textile. I'm glad to hear\n> about Minca Paris and your interest in exploring a manufacturing\n> partnership with us.\n>\n> To proceed, I need to gather some specific details about your project:\n>\n> 1. *Product Category:* Could you confirm the exact type of product you\n> are looking to manufacture with us? For example, are you focusing on\n> par=C3=A9os, tops, or scarves?\n>\n> 2. *Tech Pack or Physical Sample:* Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical\n> Sample for the products you wish to develop?\n>\n> 3. *Quantities:* What are the quantities you are looking to produce per\n> style and per colour? Please note that our minimum order quantity is\n> typically 200-300 units per style.\n>\n> 4. *Target Price:* What is your maximum target production price per style=\n?\n>\n> 5. *Desired Delivery Timeline:* What is your desired delivery timeline?\n> Please keep in mind that our minimum lead time is 5 full calendar months.\n>\n> Regarding your questions about our capabilities, I can provide some\n> general information:\n>\n> - We specialize in a wide range of textile products, including clothing\n> and accessories.\n> - We handle full production processes, including fabric sourcing,\n> pattern-making, cutting, sewing, and finishing.\n> - We work with various fabrics, including polyester, and can discuss\n> sourcing options once we have more details about your project.\n> - Printing services, including sublimation and digital printing, are\n> available.\n> - We can attach snap buttons as part of our finishing services.\n>\n> Please note that all initial project evaluations are conducted through\n> this channel to assess commercial viability before any direct contact or\n> team assignment. Your designs and intellectual property are always kept\n> strictly confidential with us by default.\n>\n> Once I have the above details, 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$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (MINCA_LOOKBOOK_2026_6accee7285e94.pdf, Minca_Tech_Pack_2027_6accee7294ab8.pdf). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$\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 Noa,\n\nThank you for providing the detailed information and the Tech Pack for your 2027 collection. I have received the files.\n\nRegarding your project:\n\n1. **Product Category:** Long pareo, short pareo, halter top, and headscarf.\n2. **Tech Pack:** Confirmed received. Thank you for including the patterns, measurements, construction notes, and fabric brief.\n3. **Quantities:** Our minimum order quantity is typically 200-300 units per style. Unfortunately, we cannot be flexible on this minimum for a first order. Could you confirm if you are able to meet this MOQ?\n4. **Target Price:** We require a maximum target production price per style to evaluate the project. Could you please provide this information?\n5. **Delivery Timeline:** Your desired delivery between March and the end of April 2027 is feasible.\n\nRegarding your questions about the development phase:\n\n- **Development Fees:** Costs depend on the specific style and include prototyping, sourcing, patterns, and quality control.\n- **Sample Cost:** The cost of a sample depends on the specific product and complexity of the design. The exact sample cost can only be confirmed after our team evaluates the Tech Pack or physical sample. The sample cost is not typically deducted from the order.\n\nPlease let me know if you can adjust the quantities to meet our MOQ and provide your target price per style. Once we have this information, we can proceed with the next steps.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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            "content": "Dear Matilde,\n\nThank you for your feedback and for confirming that a delivery between\nMarch and end of April 2027 is feasible.\n\nWe are reviewing our quantities on our side but 200 to 250 seems good. To\nhelp us decide, could you give us an indicative price range per style at\n200 pieces for the differents models i sent you (top, scarve, pareo)?\n\nAs the fabric is still to be sourced, we don't have a fixed target price\nyet. Your indicative prices would help us set one.\n\nBest regards,\n\nNoa Afriat\nCo-founder \u2013 Minca Paris\npartnership@mincaparis.com \u00b7 +33 7 67 75 86 84 \nmincaparis.com \u00b7 @mincaparis\n\n\n\nOn Mon, Oct 12, 2026 at 4:28\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Noa,\n>\n> Thank you for providing the detailed information and the Tech Pack for\n> your 2027 collection. I have received the files.\n>\n> Regarding your project:\n>\n> 1. *Product Category:* Long pareo, short pareo, halter top, and headscarf.\n> 2. *Tech Pack:* Confirmed received. Thank you for including the patterns,\n> measurements, construction notes, and fabric brief.\n> 3. *Quantities:* Our minimum order quantity is typically 200-300 units\n> per style. Unfortunately, we cannot be flexible on this minimum for a first\n> order. Could you confirm if you are able to meet this MOQ?\n> 4. *Target Price:* We require a maximum target production price per style\n> to evaluate the project. Could you please provide this information?\n> 5. *Delivery Timeline:* Your desired delivery between March and the end\n> of April 2027 is feasible.\n>\n> Regarding your questions about the development phase:\n>\n> - *Development Fees:* Costs depend on the specific style and include\n> prototyping, sourcing, patterns, and quality control.\n> - *Sample Cost:* The cost of a sample depends on the specific product and\n> complexity of the design. The exact sample cost can only be confirmed after\n> our team evaluates the Tech Pack or physical sample. The sample cost is not\n> typically deducted from the order.\n>\n> Please let me know if you can adjust the quantities to meet our MOQ and\n> provide your target price per style. Once we have this information, we can\n> proceed with 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 Noa,\n\nThank you for considering adjusting your quantities to meet our MOQ. Regarding your request for indicative pricing, I must inform you that we do not provide price estimates or ranges at this stage. Accurate production pricing depends on the technical specifications, materials, construction, and final quantities, so all project requirements must be gathered first.\n\nTo proceed, we require a maximum target production price per style. This will help us evaluate whether your project fits within our production capabilities.\n\nPlease let me know if you can provide this information, and we can continue with the next steps.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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            "content": "------=_NextPart_002_01CA_01DD5D58.2C3F6400\nContent-Type: text\/plain;\n\tcharset=\"utf-8\"\nContent-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit\n\nDear Matilde,\n\nThank you for your reply. We understand the need for a target price. At this \nstage, it is difficult for us to set one before the fabric is chosen, as the \nfabric will make up a large part of the cost. This is why the two points \nbelow would help us a lot.\n\n1. Pricing\nDo you perhaps already have an approximate price for the making of the \nstyles in our tech pack (cutting, sewing, snap buttons, finishing), based on \ntheir shape and construction? This would already give us a first idea of the \noverall cost. Then, an indicative price range for the fabric and printing \ndepending on the material would be very helpful: printed polyester knit or \nmesh, crochet \/ openwork knit, slightly sheer polyester voile, viscose, and \nprinting on polyester or viscose. If you don't work this way, please let us \nknow how you usually build your prices.\n\n2. Fabric catalogue\nDo you have a catalogue or a fabric library we could look at (digital or \nswatch cards), with the types of materials we are looking for: beachwear \nknits, crochet \/ openwork, sheer polyester and viscose? We are especially \ninterested in fabrics that are already printed or patterned. The tech pack \nand lookbook show our SS26 collection to give you the general idea, but we \nare open to fabrics in a different style if we love them. To give you a \nbroader overview, please find attached our SS27 Fabrics Inspiration \ndocument, which shows the types of materials and prints we love.\n\nThis would allow us to come back to you quickly with a target price based on \nreal figures.\n\nCould you also walk us through your process step by step, from quotation to \nproduction: what we validate at each stage, and the costs and timing \ninvolved? Ideally, once the pricing and fabrics match what we are looking \nfor, we will send you physical reference pieces.\n\nWe would also be happy to have a short call early next week (Monday 19 or \nTuesday 20 October in the morning) if that works for you.\n\nBest regards,\n\nNoa Afriat\nCo-founder \u2013 Minca Paris\npartnership@mincaparis.com   \u00b7 +33 7 67 \n75 86 84 \nmincaparis.com   \u00b7 @mincaparis\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (_WRD0026_6ad1ecbb4b385.jpg, image001_6ad1ecbb4fcce.png, image002_6ad1ecbb4fd04.png, image003_6ad1ecbb4fd4b.png, image004_6ad1ecbb4fd74.png, image005_6ad1ecbb4fda6.png, image006_6ad1ecbb5a17c.png, image007_6ad1ecbb5a1d5.png, image008_6ad1ecbb5a211.png, image009_6ad1ecbb5a23d.png, image010_6ad1ecbb5a2f4.png, Minca_SS27__Fabrics_Inspiration_6ad1ecbb5a347.pdf). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Noa,\n\nThank you for your detailed response and for providing the additional files. I understand the importance of having a clear understanding of costs before setting a target price. However, at this stage, we do not provide indicative pricing or price ranges for production or materials without a confirmed target price from your side. Our pricing is determined based on the complete project details, including the chosen materials and confirmed quantities.\n\nRegarding your inquiries:\n\n1. **Pricing:** We require a maximum target production price per style to proceed with evaluating your project. This helps us determine if your project aligns with our production capabilities. Once we have this information, we can discuss the specifics of cutting, sewing, and finishing costs.\n\n2. **Fabric Catalogue:** We do not provide a digital catalogue or swatch cards at this stage. Fabric sourcing and selection are part of the development process, which is initiated once the project details are fully confirmed.\n\n3. **Process Overview:** At this initial stage, we focus on gathering all necessary project details to evaluate commercial viability. Once the project is confirmed, we can discuss the detailed process from quotation to production.\n\nRegarding your request for a call, at this initial stage, this is not the point to schedule calls or meetings. All initial project evaluations are conducted directly through this channel to first assess the commercial viability of the project before any meeting or team assignment.\n\nPlease provide your maximum target production price per style so we can proceed with the next steps.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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            "content": "Dear Matilde,\n\nThank you for your reply and for explaining your process.\n\nTo give you some context, our pieces are currently made in France and each\nstep is handled separately: we buy our printed fabric from one supplier,\nand the cutting and sewing are done by another workshop. This is why we\ncannot give you a single all-inclusive price per style at this stage.\n\nHowever, we can share our target price for the making, meaning cutting,\nsewing and attaching the snap buttons, per piece and for 200 pieces per\nstyle and print: \u20ac2 for the long pareo, \u20ac2 for the short pareo, \u20ac2.50 for\nthe halter top and \u20ac1 for the headscarf. For the fabric, we would then\ncompare your proposals and prices separately, depending on the material\nchosen.\n\nCould you let us know whether these targets could work for you, so we can\nmove on to the next steps?\n\nBest regards,\n\nNoa Afriat\nCo-founder \u2013 Minca Paris\npartnership@mincaparis.com \u00b7 +33 7 67 75 86 84\nmincaparis.com \u00b7 @mincaparis\n\n\n\nOn Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 11:22\u202fAM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Noa,\n>\n> Thank you for your detailed response and for providing the additional\n> files. I understand the importance of having a clear understanding of costs\n> before setting a target price. However, at this stage, we do not provide\n> indicative pricing or price ranges for production or materials without a\n> confirmed target price from your side. Our pricing is determined based on\n> the complete project details, including the chosen materials and confirmed\n> quantities.\n>\n> Regarding your inquiries:\n>\n> 1. *Pricing:* We require a maximum target production price per style to\n> proceed with evaluating your project. This helps us determine if your\n> project aligns with our production capabilities. Once we have this\n> information, we can discuss the specifics of cutting, sewing, and finishing\n> costs.\n>\n> 2. *Fabric Catalogue:* We do not provide a digital catalogue or swatch\n> cards at this stage. Fabric sourcing and selection are part of the\n> development process, which is initiated once the project details are fully\n> confirmed.\n>\n> 3. *Process Overview:* At this initial stage, we focus on gathering all\n> necessary project details to evaluate commercial viability. Once the\n> project is confirmed, we can discuss the detailed process from quotation to\n> production.\n>\n> Regarding your request for a call, at this initial stage, this is not the\n> point to schedule calls or meetings. All initial project evaluations are\n> conducted directly through this channel to first assess the commercial\n> viability of the project before any meeting or team assignment.\n>\n> Please provide your maximum target production price per style so we can\n> proceed with the next steps.\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": "<DEBUG>\nProduct: Long Pareo\nTarget: \u20ac2\nReference: \u20ac20\nCutOff: \u20ac10\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\nThank you for sharing your target prices. Unfortunately, based on the target production prices indicated, the project would not be viable for us. We wish you the very best of luck with your project.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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