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            "content": "Dear Portugal Textile Team,\n\nI am reaching out regarding a manufacturing partnership for HERS Underwear,\na new premium menstrual lingerie brand I am launching from Switzerland.\n\nHERS is built around seamless menstrual briefs in nylon\/elastane, available\nin 6 inclusive skin-tone shades (ivory to mocha), with an integrated\n4-layer absorption technology =E2=80=94 all designed with a high-end linger=\nie\naesthetic rather than a clinical or purely functional one.\n\nAs we are at an early stage of development, we don't yet have a finalized\nfactory partner, and we understand your network includes manufacturers\nspecialized in intimate apparel for both emerging and established brands.\nWe would love to explore whether your network could support our project.\n\nWhat we are looking for:\n=E2=80=94 Seamless construction (circular knit), no visible seams\n=E2=80=94 Nylon\/elastane blend, ultra-soft, second-skin feel\n=E2=80=94 4-layer menstrual gusset technology (antibacterial contact \/ rapi=\nd\nabsorption \/ waterproof barrier \/ soft outer layer)\n=E2=80=94 OEKO-TEX Standard 100 or equivalent certification\n=E2=80=94 5 sizes (XS=E2=80=93XL), 6 colorways\n=E2=80=94 Launch MOQ: ideally 50=E2=80=93150 units per colorway, with scala=\nble volume as\nthe brand grows\n=E2=80=94 A first prototype in a single colorway (Sand or Beige) before com=\nmitting\nto the full range\n\nWe have attached our full product development brief (FR\/EN) detailing the\ntechnical specifications and commercial requirements.\n\nOnce we found a collaboration for the period pants, the next step will be\nto define a matching seamless bras.\n\nCould you let us know:\n1. Whether your network includes a manufacturer suited to this type of\nproject and volume\n2. The general process for getting connected with the right factory partner\n3. Estimated costs and lead times for an initial prototype\n\nWe would also be very interested in understanding how your 20-point quality\ncontrol process and tech pack development service work for a brand at our\nstage.\n\n\nKind regards,\n\nDjamila-Jane Limat\nFounder, HERS Underwear\nLausanne, Switzerland\nHersunderwear.contact@gmail.com\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (1933_6a43e4063e270.pdf). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Djamila-Jane,\n\nThank you for contacting us and sharing your exciting project for HERS Underwear. I appreciate the detailed information you've provided, and I've received your product development brief.\n\nTo proceed, I need to gather a few more details to ensure we can accurately assess your project:\n\n1. **Quantities**: You mentioned a launch MOQ of 50-150 units per colorway. Our minimum order quantity for underwear is 1,000 units per style and per color. Could you confirm if you are able to meet this minimum requirement?\n\n2. **Target Price**: What is your target production price per style? This will help us align with your budget expectations.\n\nRegarding your specific technical requirements and machinery, I cannot confirm this at my level. I have gathered your project details and will forward them to our technical team. They will analyze your requirements and confirm directly with you if our facilities have the exact capabilities to develop your product.\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.",
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            "content": "Dear Matilde,\n\nThank you for your prompt response and for forwarding our project to your\ntechnical team.\n\nTo answer your questions directly:\n\n1. Quantities: We are fully aware that an MOQ of 1,000 units per style and\nper colour is standard in the industry. As a brand in its launch phase, we\nare not yet at that volume \u2014 and we want to be transparent about that\nrather than overpromise.\n\nOur immediate goal is to commission a first prototype in a single colorway\nto validate the construction, fabric, and 4-layer menstrual technology.\n\nRegarding production, we would like to clarify that launching all 6\nskin-tone shades from the very beginning is not optional for us \u2014 it is the\ncore of our brand identity. HERS exists precisely to offer every woman a\nshade that matches her skin tone. Launching with only 2 or 3 colorways\nwould contradict the very essence of the brand.\n\nFor this reason, we are looking for a manufacturing partner able to work\nwith lower quantities per colorway \u2014 ideally 100 to 200 units per colour\nacross all 6 shades for the first run \u2014 with a clear roadmap to scale\ntoward standard MOQ thresholds from the second order onwards.\n\n2. Target production price: Our target price range is \u20ac12\u201318 per unit at\nlaunch volumes, with the expectation that this decreases as volume grows.\n\nWe have two questions for you:\n\n\u2014 Is there flexibility in your process to work with emerging brands at\nlower initial volumes per colorway, particularly when the full colour range\nis part of the brand's founding promise?\n\n\u2014 If this falls outside your current structure, could you recommend a\npartner in your network who works specifically with early-stage brands and\nsmaller MOQs? We would very much value that guidance.\n\nWe remain enthusiastic about working with your team and are available for a\ncall at any time.\n\nKind regards,\n\nDjamila-Jane Limat\nFounder, HERS Underwear\nLausanne, Switzerland\n\nLe mar. 30 juin 2026, 17:43, Matilde Azevedo  a\n\u00e9crit :\n\n> Hello Djamila-Jane,\n>\n> Thank you for contacting us and sharing your exciting project for HERS\n> Underwear. I appreciate the detailed information you've provided, and I've\n> received your product development brief.\n>\n> To proceed, I need to gather a few more details to ensure we can\n> accurately assess your project:\n>\n> 1. *Quantities*: You mentioned a launch MOQ of 50-150 units per colorway.\n> Our minimum order quantity for underwear is 1,000 units per style and per\n> color. Could you confirm if you are able to meet this minimum requirement?\n>\n> 2. *Target Price*: What is your target production price per style? This\n> will help us align with your budget expectations.\n>\n> Regarding your specific technical requirements and machinery, I cannot\n> confirm this at my level. I have gathered your project details and will\n> forward them to our technical team. They will analyze your requirements and\n> confirm directly with you if our facilities have the exact capabilities to\n> develop your product.\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> Best regards.\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 Djamila-Jane,\n\nThank you for your detailed response and for clarifying your position regarding quantities and target pricing. I understand the importance of launching with a full range of skin-tone shades for your brand identity.\n\nUnfortunately, our minimum order quantity for underwear is strictly 1,000 units per style and per color, and we are unable to work with lower initial volumes. This is a non-negotiable requirement due to the nature of our production processes.\n\nRegarding your request for recommendations, I must inform you that we do not provide referrals to other manufacturers or partners. We exclusively represent Portugal Textile and Portugal Shoes.\n\nIf you are able to meet our minimum order quantities in the future, we would be delighted to assist you with your production needs. Please feel free to reach out if your circumstances change.\n\nThank you for considering us, and I wish you the best of luck with HERS Underwear.\n\nBest regards.",
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