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            "content": "Hello Portugal Textile team\n\nI wanted to take a moment to properly introduce Sample Room and explain how we work, as this will help ensure a smooth and efficient partnership.\n\nSample Room is an Australian-based garment development business with over 30 years of industry experience. Our background spans pattern making, sampling, production management, and working with both local and offshore manufacturers across a wide range of garment categories.\n\nIn our role, we manage the development process on behalf of our clients. This includes:\n\n  *   Creating and supplying production-ready patterns and graded size sets\n\n  *   Preparing clear tech packs and specifications\n\n  *   Managing fit, construction, and development decisions\n\n  *   Coordinating client approvals before production proceeds\n\nBecause of this structure, we act as the single point of instruction to the factory. While this sometimes means there is a short delay while samples are reviewed and approved by the client, this process ultimately saves time, reduces rework, and ensures production runs smoothly once approved.\n\nWe value long-term factory relationships and believe the best results come from:\n\n  *   Clear documentation\n\n  *   Respect for approved patterns and specifications\n\n  *   Open communication if questions or issues arise\n\n\nI have a few questions.\n\n1-Are you able to open DXF Files in your system?\n\n2-If not can you work with Adobe illustrator file?\n\n3-Our clients are looking for small run MOQ of 50-100, is this ok for your factory?\n\n4-Are you able to source fabrics and trims as per our requirement?\n\n\nWe look forward to working with you and building a productive relationship.\n\nKind regards,\n\nJulia Watts\nSample Room\nSampleroom.com.au\n\n+61 3 7037 6390\n\n2\/10 Dairy Drive\n\nCoburg North Vic 3058\n\nAustralia",
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            "content": "Hello Julia,\n\nThank you for contacting us and for the detailed introduction to Sample Room. It's a pleasure to connect with experienced professionals in the industry, and we appreciate you outlining your process so clearly.\n\nTo answer your questions, yes, our systems are compatible with both DXF and Adobe Illustrator files. We also handle the sourcing of all necessary fabrics and trims based on the tech pack specifications for the garments we produce.\n\nRegarding the minimum order quantities, this is an important point to clarify. Our production minimums generally start at 200-300 units per style. The exact number can vary depending on the product, for instance, swimwear has different requirements than t-shirts or kidswear.\n\nTo give you the most accurate information, could you let me know what type of products you are looking to develop for your clients? It would also be helpful to know your desired delivery date and the target production price you have in mind for each style.\n\nOnce I have a clearer picture of the project, I can provide a more accurate assessment.",
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            "content": "Hello Matilde,\n\nThank you for your prompt reply.\n\nThis particular production run will be the first for the client so they are=\n looking for a smaller qty.\n\nI have attached the tech packs with the Qty and colour ways for you to see.\n\nIf this is not suitable for your factory at this moment, would you have any=\n recommendations for another factory to help them start out.\n\nThe owners of this company own one of the largest PR companies in Dubai so =\nI am confident that their marketing will be great, they just wish to test t=\nhe market before going into larger numbers.\n\nThe difficult element of this style is the fabric. It is much thicker than =\nnormal swimwear. If you are happy with the Qty I can send you a fabric swat=\nch to understand the requirements better.\n\nPlease let me know,\n\n\n\nKind Regards\n\n\n\nJulia Watts\n\nDirector\n\n\n\n2\/10 Dairy Drive\n\nCoburg North Vic 3058\n\nM 0401 598 373\n\nJulia@sampleroom.com.au\n\nwww.sampleroom.com.au\n\nPATTERN MAKING\n\nSAMPLE MAKING\n\nTECHNICAL INFORMATION\n\nSPECIFICATIONS\n\nThe information in this e-mail is confidential and may be subject to legal =\nprivilege. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this e-mail b=\ny anyone else is unauthorised. If you have received this communication in e=\nrror, please notify us immediately by return e-mail with the subject headin=\ng \"Received in error\" or telephone +61 3 9041 3488, then delete the email a=\nnd destroy any copies of it. If you are not the intended recipient, any dis=\nclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken i=\nn reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Any opinions or advice=\n contained in this e-mail are subject to the terms and conditions expressed=\n in the governing Sample Room customer agreement form. Opinions, conclusion=\ns and other information in this e-mail and any attachments that do not rela=\nte to the official business of the firm are neither given nor endorsed by i=\nt.\nSample Room cannot guarantee that e-mail communications are secure or error=\n-free, as information could be intercepted, corrupted, amended, lost, destr=\noyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses.\n\nSample Room (Vic) Pty Ltd ACN 159 300 464\n\n\n\n________________________________\n\n[SYSTEM NOTE: User attached: BT-B-003-_2_WAY_BIKINI_BOTTOM_V2_NEW_TEMPLATE.xlsx, BT-S-001-_ORIGINAL_ONE_PIECE_V2_NEW_TEMPLATE.xlsx, BT-S-005-_BIKINI_SHORT_V2_NEW_TEMPLATE.xlsx, BT-T-002-_BIKINI_TOP_V2_NEW_TEMPLATE.xlsx, BT-T-004-_CAPSLEEVE_BIKINI_TOP_V2_NEW_TEMPLATE.xlsx]",
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            "content": "Hello Julia,\n\nThank you for sending the tech packs; I have received them and appreciate you providing the project details. I also understand the note about the unique, thicker fabric, which is helpful information.\n\nRegarding the quantities, this is the most important point for us to clarify. For swimwear production, our factory has a minimum order quantity of 200 units per style, which can be split between 1-2 colorways. To be clear, a bikini set, consisting of a top and a bottom, is considered two separate styles, so this minimum would apply to each piece individually.\n\nI understand that your client is looking to test the market with a smaller run first. However, our production framework is built around these minimums to ensure we can maintain the high standards of quality and sourcing that define Portuguese textile manufacturing. Unfortunately, we are not able to move forward with quantities below this threshold.\n\nIf your client finds they are able to meet these minimums for their launch, please let me know. To complete the analysis, I would also need to know their desired delivery date and the target production price for each style.",
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            "content": "Hello Matilde,\n\nThank you for your very quick reply.\n\nI understand and will let them know. I will be in touch if they are looking to increase their qty.\n\n\nKind Regards\n\n\n\nJulia Watts\n\nDirector\n\n\n\n2\/10 Dairy Drive\n\nCoburg North Vic 3058\n\nM 0401 598 373\n\nJulia@sampleroom.com.au\n\nwww.sampleroom.com.au\n\nPATTERN MAKING\n\nSAMPLE MAKING\n\nTECHNICAL INFORMATION\n\nSPECIFICATIONS\n\nThe information in this e-mail is confidential and may be subject to legal privilege. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this e-mail by anyone else is unauthorised. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail with the subject heading \"Received in error\" or telephone +61 3 9041 3488, then delete the email and destroy any copies of it. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Any opinions or advice contained in this e-mail are subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing Sample Room customer agreement form. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this e-mail and any attachments that do not relate to the official business of the firm are neither given nor endorsed by it.\nSample Room cannot guarantee that e-mail communications are secure or error-free, as information could be intercepted, corrupted, amended, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses.\n\nSample Room (Vic) Pty Ltd ACN 159 300 464\n\n\n\n________________________________",
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            "content": "Hello Julia,\n\nI appreciate your understanding. Please feel free to reach out again if they decide to proceed with quantities that meet our production minimums.\n\nWe would be happy to assist in the future. Wishing you and your client the very best with their launch.",
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            "content": "Hello Matilde,\n\nI have been in email communication with my clients and they said they would be happy to increase the qty to 100 pcs per style per colour.\n\nAs the fabric and colour is very important for this design, I would like to send to you a swatch of the fabric to see if you can source.\n\nCan you please send me your address to send this fabric swatch to.\n\nOnce we have found the correct fabric, I will ask you to quote on these style.\n\n\nKind Regards\n\n\n\nJulia Watts\n\nDirector\n\n\n\n2\/10 Dairy Drive\n\nCoburg North Vic 3058\n\nM 0401 598 373\n\nJulia@sampleroom.com.au\n\nwww.sampleroom.com.au\n\nPATTERN MAKING\n\nSAMPLE MAKING\n\nTECHNICAL INFORMATION\n\nSPECIFICATIONS\n\nThe information in this e-mail is confidential and may be subject to legal privilege. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this e-mail by anyone else is unauthorised. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail with the subject heading \"Received in error\" or telephone +61 3 9041 3488, then delete the email and destroy any copies of it. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Any opinions or advice contained in this e-mail are subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing Sample Room customer agreement form. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this e-mail and any attachments that do not relate to the official business of the firm are neither given nor endorsed by it.\nSample Room cannot guarantee that e-mail communications are secure or error-free, as information could be intercepted, corrupted, amended, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses.\n\nSample Room (Vic) Pty Ltd ACN 159 300 464\n\n\n\n________________________________",
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            "content": "Hello Julia,\n\nThank you for getting back to me with this update. It is positive news that your clients are willing to increase the quantities.\n\nJust to be perfectly clear before we proceed, our minimum for swimwear production is a firm 200 units per style. This total can be split across two colors (meaning 100 units per color), but the total order for each style must reach the 200-unit threshold. For example, for a bikini top style, the order must be for at least 200 tops. Could you please confirm if your client is able to meet this 200-unit minimum per style?\n\nIf that quantity is agreeable, I just have two final details I need to complete the project analysis. I was wondering what the desired delivery date for the collection is, and what target production price you have in mind for each style.\n\nRegarding the fabric swatch, that is an excellent idea and will be very helpful for our sourcing team. We can certainly work from that. I will be happy to provide the shipping address for you to send the swatch just after we've confirmed these final details.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThanks for getting back to me. I realised I had not sent you the tech packs=\n for these styles. Please see attached.\n\nRegarding the delivery date, as a new brand, they would like it as soon as =\npossible but I am aware there is fabric sourcing to do before then. Can you=\n give me an idea of delivery and your schedule.\n\nAlso regarding prices, as I normally deal with China I have prices for them=\n but will need to hear back from you on your prices based on the tech packs=\n attached.\n\n\nKind Regards\n\n\n\nJulia Watts\n\nDirector\n\n\n\n2\/10 Dairy Drive\n\nCoburg North Vic 3058\n\nM 0401 598 373\n\nJulia@sampleroom.com.au\n\nwww.sampleroom.com.au\n\nPATTERN MAKING\n\nSAMPLE MAKING\n\nTECHNICAL INFORMATION\n\nSPECIFICATIONS\n\nThe information in this e-mail is confidential and may be subject to legal =\nprivilege. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this e-mail b=\ny anyone else is unauthorised. If you have received this communication in e=\nrror, please notify us immediately by return e-mail with the subject headin=\ng \"Received in error\" or telephone +61 3 9041 3488, then delete the email a=\nnd destroy any copies of it. If you are not the intended recipient, any dis=\nclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken i=\nn reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Any opinions or advice=\n contained in this e-mail are subject to the terms and conditions expressed=\n in the governing Sample Room customer agreement form. Opinions, conclusion=\ns and other information in this e-mail and any attachments that do not rela=\nte to the official business of the firm are neither given nor endorsed by i=\nt.\nSample Room cannot guarantee that e-mail communications are secure or error=\n-free, as information could be intercepted, corrupted, amended, lost, destr=\noyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses.\n\nSample Room (Vic) Pty Ltd ACN 159 300 464\n\n\n\n________________________________\n\n[SYSTEM NOTE: User attached: BT-B-003-_2_WAY_BIKINI_BOTTOM_V2_NEW_TEMPLATE_699e2a2b26d03.xlsx, BT-S-001-_ORIGINAL_ONE_PIECE_V2_NEW_TEMPLATE_699e2a2c9c651.xlsx, BT-S-005-_BIKINI_SHORT_V2_NEW_TEMPLATE_699e2a2dee6c1.xlsx, BT-T-002-_BIKINI_TOP_V2_NEW_TEMPLATE_699e2a2ef04a7.xlsx, BT-T-004-_CAPSLEEVE_BIKINI_TOP_V2_NEW_TEMPLATE_699e2a31322d6.xlsx]",
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            "content": "Hello Julia,\n\nThank you for sending the tech packs; I have received them.\n\nRegarding the delivery date, I understand the desire for a quick launch. Our standard production cycle, which includes careful fabric sourcing, sampling, and manufacturing, takes approximately 5 months to ensure we maintain the high quality associated with Portuguese production. Based on our current schedule, the earliest feasible delivery date we could propose would be the end of July 2026.\n\nIn terms of pricing, I understand your position completely. However, before our technical team can prepare a formal quote, they require the client's target production price for each individual style. This is a crucial piece of information that guides our sourcing and production analysis. Could you please provide this detail?\n\nFinally, just to be certain before I prepare the project brief for our team, could you please confirm that your client agrees to our minimum order quantity of 200 units per style, which can be split into 100 units per color?\n\nOnce I have your confirmation on these points, I will have everything I need to proceed with the analysis.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nCan you please confirm, you said it takes 5 months but have given a 3 month time line. Is this because you have space at the moment.\n\nCan you tell me if you can source the fabric mentioned in the tech packs. This is a particular fabric sometimes called Scuba or spacer.\n\nAll I can give you is the prices I have been given from China but this is not with this specialised fabric so I think the price needs to come from you people based on the back.\n\nI have been a manufacturer locally in Australia for a number of years (have recently closed this down) I understand that pricing takes time.\n\nThe prices I have been given are in USD- fabric dependant\n\nUSD\nBT-B-003-\n2 WAY BIKINI BOTTOM\n$4.20\nBT-S-001-\nORIGINAL ONE PIECE\n$7.13\nBT-S-005-\nBIKINI SHORT\n$4.90\nBT-T-002-\nBIKINI TOP\n$5.35\nBT-T-004-\nCAPSLEEVE BIKINI TOP\n$5.57\n\nPlease refer to your team for your pricing\n\n\nKind Regards\n\n\n\nJulia Watts\n\nDirector\n\n\n\n2\/10 Dairy Drive\n\nCoburg North Vic 3058\n\nM 0401 598 373\n\nJulia@sampleroom.com.au\n\nwww.sampleroom.com.au\n\nPATTERN MAKING\n\nSAMPLE MAKING\n\nTECHNICAL INFORMATION\n\nSPECIFICATIONS\n\nThe information in this e-mail is confidential and may be subject to legal privilege. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this e-mail by anyone else is unauthorised. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail with the subject heading \"Received in error\" or telephone +61 3 9041 3488, then delete the email and destroy any copies of it. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Any opinions or advice contained in this e-mail are subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing Sample Room customer agreement form. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this e-mail and any attachments that do not relate to the official business of the firm are neither given nor endorsed by it.\nSample Room cannot guarantee that e-mail communications are secure or error-free, as information could be intercepted, corrupted, amended, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses.\n\nSample Room (Vic) Pty Ltd ACN 159 300 464\n\n\n\n________________________________",
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            "content": "Hello Julia,\n\nThank you for providing the prices and for your question about the delivery timeline. My apologies if my previous email was unclear. Our standard production lead time is indeed five months from the point of confirmation. Calculating from today, that brings us to the end of July 2026 for the earliest possible delivery.\n\nRegarding the fabric, thank you for clarifying it's a Scuba\/spacer type. This is something our sourcing team can certainly look into. As you suggested, sending us the physical swatch will be the most effective way to ensure we find the perfect match. I have noted the target prices you provided as well.\n\nThere is just one final point I need to confirm before I can pass this to our technical team for a full review. Could you please confirm that your client agrees to our minimum production quantity of 200 units for each style? Once I have that confirmation, we can move forward.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nPlease refer to the production tab in the tech packs. It shows 5 colour ways per style and 100 pcs of each.\n\n\n\nKind Regards\n\n\n\nJulia Watts\n\nDirector\n\n\n\n2\/10 Dairy Drive\n\nCoburg North Vic 3058\n\nM 0401 598 373\n\nJulia@sampleroom.com.au\n\nwww.sampleroom.com.au\n\nPATTERN MAKING\n\nSAMPLE MAKING\n\nTECHNICAL INFORMATION\n\nSPECIFICATIONS\n\nThe information in this e-mail is confidential and may be subject to legal privilege. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this e-mail by anyone else is unauthorised. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail with the subject heading \"Received in error\" or telephone +61 3 9041 3488, then delete the email and destroy any copies of it. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Any opinions or advice contained in this e-mail are subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing Sample Room customer agreement form. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this e-mail and any attachments that do not relate to the official business of the firm are neither given nor endorsed by it.\nSample Room cannot guarantee that e-mail communications are secure or error-free, as information could be intercepted, corrupted, amended, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses.\n\nSample Room (Vic) Pty Ltd ACN 159 300 464\n\n\n\n________________________________",
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            "content": "Hello Julia,\n\nThank you for directing me to the production tab. I have reviewed the details now.\n\nThe total quantity of 500 units per style is excellent and well above our minimum production threshold. We can certainly work with that volume.\n\nHowever, for swimwear, our production process has a specific structure regarding colorways. We can accommodate a maximum of two colors per style for our minimum runs. This is directly related to the fabric sourcing process and the minimum dye lots required by the specialized European mills we partner with for these technical materials.\n\nGiven this, would it be possible for your client to select their strongest two colorways for each style to proceed with for this launch collection? If they can agree to this, I will have all the necessary information to move your project forward for a detailed analysis by our team.",
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            "content": "I am sorry Matilde,\n\nThis is getting a little to difficult and restrictive. If the customer wants the 5 colours then they will not want to do 2. I do not understand why they need to if they have reached your MOQ.\n\nI am sorry if this is the way you work, it is too hard.\n\n\n\nKind Regards\n\n\n\nJulia Watts\n\nDirector\n\n\n\n2\/10 Dairy Drive\n\nCoburg North Vic 3058\n\nM 0401 598 373\n\nJulia@sampleroom.com.au\n\nwww.sampleroom.com.au\n\nPATTERN MAKING\n\nSAMPLE MAKING\n\nTECHNICAL INFORMATION\n\nSPECIFICATIONS\n\nThe information in this e-mail is confidential and may be subject to legal privilege. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this e-mail by anyone else is unauthorised. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail with the subject heading \"Received in error\" or telephone +61 3 9041 3488, then delete the email and destroy any copies of it. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Any opinions or advice contained in this e-mail are subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing Sample Room customer agreement form. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this e-mail and any attachments that do not relate to the official business of the firm are neither given nor endorsed by it.\nSample Room cannot guarantee that e-mail communications are secure or error-free, as information could be intercepted, corrupted, amended, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses.\n\nSample Room (Vic) Pty Ltd ACN 159 300 464\n\n\n\n________________________________",
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            "content": "Hello Julia,\n\nI understand completely, and I appreciate your candor.\n\nOur policy on colorways is directly tied to the minimum dye-lot requirements set by the specialized European mills that produce these high-quality technical fabrics. It's a structural requirement on the sourcing side that we must adhere to in order to maintain our quality standards.\n\nI am sorry that our production framework does not align with your client's needs for this launch. If you reconsider or have a project in the future that fits within these parameters, we would be very happy to hear from you.\n\nWe wish you and your client the best of luck with their collection.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nBut if all 5 styles are using the exact same colours, and have reached your minimums, then why only 2 colours per style.\n\nIt seems that the overall qty of colours and the number of styles means you are covered in this type of production.\n\n\nKind Regards\n\n\n\nJulia Watts\n\nDirector\n\n\n\n2\/10 Dairy Drive\n\nCoburg North Vic 3058\n\nM 0401 598 373\n\nJulia@sampleroom.com.au\n\nwww.sampleroom.com.au\n\nPATTERN MAKING\n\nSAMPLE MAKING\n\nTECHNICAL INFORMATION\n\nSPECIFICATIONS\n\nThe information in this e-mail is confidential and may be subject to legal privilege. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this e-mail by anyone else is unauthorised. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail with the subject heading \"Received in error\" or telephone +61 3 9041 3488, then delete the email and destroy any copies of it. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Any opinions or advice contained in this e-mail are subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing Sample Room customer agreement form. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this e-mail and any attachments that do not relate to the official business of the firm are neither given nor endorsed by it.\nSample Room cannot guarantee that e-mail communications are secure or error-free, as information could be intercepted, corrupted, amended, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses.\n\nSample Room (Vic) Pty Ltd ACN 159 300 464\n\n\n\n________________________________",
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            "content": "Hello Julia,\n\nI can certainly see your point, and I understand the logic that if the fabric colors are shared across the whole collection, the total volume for each color should be sufficient.\n\nHowever, our production system is structured to manage each style's order as an independent project. The limitation of two colorways is therefore applied per style, and it is a fixed requirement from our fabric suppliers that is built into our operational workflow. This is how we ensure the quality and consistency for each specific garment's production run.\n\nI do apologize for the inconvenience this causes. While the total volume is good, we are unable to process more than two colorways for any single swimwear style. If your client decides they can proceed with their two strongest colors for the launch, please let me know.",
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