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            "content": "Hello,\n\n\nI am currently developing a 9-piece athletic\/lifestyle collection for an\nupcoming brand launch.  I am looking to build a strong partnership with a\nmanufacturer who has experience in performance and lifestyle apparel -\nparticularly in areas such as compression garments and elevated everyday\nleisure wear.\n\n\nI had a few initial questions as I evaluate potential partners and\ndetermine if it's the right time for further discussion:\n\n\n*Minimum Order Quantities*\nCould you share your MOQ per style and colour? Is there flexibility other\nthan mix styles or colours within initial orders?\n\n\n*Development & Tech Packs*\n\nI am currently in the process of creating tech packs. Do you typically work\nfrom client-provided tech packs, or do you prefer to develop them in-house\nas part of your process?\n\n\n*Fabric Sourcing & Sampling*\n\nWorking remotely, I would like to stay closely involved in fabric selection\nand sampling. Could you outline how you typically collaborate with brands\nduring this stage, particularly when they are not local?\n\n\n*Capabilities & Specialization*\n\nCould you share more about the types of materials and garment categories\nyou specialize in, particularly in relation to performance and athleisure\nproducts?\n\n\n*Patterns & Ownership*\n\nAs part of development, could you clarify how patterns are handled in terms\nof ownership and any associated costs?\n\n\n\nI\u2019d be happy to share more details about the collection and brand direction\nif it\u2019s helpful.\n\nLooking forward to hearing more about your capabilities and process.\n\n\nKind Regards,\n\nLauren",
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            "content": "Hello Lauren,\n\nThank you for contacting us about your upcoming athletic and lifestyle collection. It sounds like a fantastic project, and we have extensive experience with the types of performance garments you mentioned.\n\nTo answer your initial questions: our minimum is generally 200-300 units per style (with 100 per color), and we work from the Tech Packs our clients provide. For fabric selection, we source options based on your specifications and send swatches for your approval.\n\nTo provide you with an accurate analysis for your project, I need the following details:\n\n1.  **Location:** What is your country?\n2.  **Quantities:** What is the quantity you are planning per style?\n3.  **Timeline:** What is your desired delivery date for the collection?\n4.  **Target Price:** What is your target production price per style, indicated separately for each style?\n\nOnce I have these details, I can better assess your project and guide you on the next steps.",
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            "content": "Hi Maltide,\n\nThanks for your quick response back. I've provided responses below.\n\nThank you,\nLauren\n\n\nOn Tue, Apr 14, 2026 at 9:32\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Lauren,\n>\n> Thank you for contacting us about your upcoming athletic and lifestyle\n> collection. It sounds like a fantastic project, and we have extensive\n> experience with the types of performance garments you mentioned.\n>\n> To answer your initial questions: our minimum is generally 200-300 units\n> per style (with 100 per color), and we work from the Tech Packs our clients\n> provide. For fabric selection, we source options based on your\n> specifications and send swatches for your approval.\n>\n> To provide you with an accurate analysis for your project, I need the\n> following details:\n>\n> 1. *Location:* What is your country? *Canada*\n> 2. *Quantities:* What is the quantity you are planning per style?  *50-100\n> units per style is ideal, I am currently planning a 7-9 piece collection.\n> Total units 500-700.*\n> 3. *Timeline:* What is your desired delivery date for the collection?  *Desired\n> delivery date is late July\/August.*\n> 4. *Target Price:* What is your target production price per style,\n> indicated separately for each style? *I'm reaching out to a number of\n> manufacturers to get a better idea of costs. The collection consists of\n> quality athletic wear basics: compression sports bras and leggings,\n> tailored sweat pants and tanks, and sweatshirt. *\n>\n\n\n>\n> Once I have these details, I can better assess your project and guide you\n> on the next steps.\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 Lauren,\n\nThank you for providing those details.\n\nBased on the information, I need to clarify two important aspects of our production process.\n\nOur minimum order quantity is 200 units per style. This is a firm requirement for us to initiate production. For basic items like sweatpants and sweatshirts, if you need quantities lower than this, a service such as www.privatelabelclothes.com might be a suitable alternative to explore for your needs.\n\nAdditionally, our standard production cycle requires approximately 5 months to uphold the high-quality standards of Portuguese manufacturing. We must also account for our annual factory closures in August. For a project starting now, the earliest feasible delivery date would be October 2026.\n\nIf you are able to meet these production minimums and the timeline works for your launch, the final piece of information I would need is your target price. To provide you with an accurate analysis for your project, I need the following detail:\n\n1.  **Target Price:** What is your target production price per style, indicated separately for each style?",
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            "content": "Hi Maltide,\n\nThanks for clarifying timelines, that will also include sample development\ncorrect?\nTarget price per I am looking to determine this through inquiry. The\ncollection will include simpler items like tank tops and more complex items\nlike sports bras. This too, I trust will vary based on material used and\ncomplexity. Can you provide insight.\n\nLauren\n\nOn Tue, Apr 14, 2026 at 9:38\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Lauren,\n>\n> Thank you for providing those details.\n>\n> Based on the information, I need to clarify two important aspects of our\n> production process.\n>\n> Our minimum order quantity is 200 units per style. This is a firm\n> requirement for us to initiate production. For basic items like sweatpants\n> and sweatshirts, if you need quantities lower than this, a service such as\n> www.privatelabelclothes.com might be a suitable alternative to explore\n> for your needs.\n>\n> Additionally, our standard production cycle requires approximately 5\n> months to uphold the high-quality standards of Portuguese manufacturing. We\n> must also account for our annual factory closures in August. For a project\n> starting now, the earliest feasible delivery date would be October 2026.\n>\n> If you are able to meet these production minimums and the timeline works\n> for your launch, the final piece of information I would need is your target\n> price. To provide you with an accurate analysis for your project, I need\n> the following detail:\n>\n> 1. *Target Price:* What is your target production price per style,\n> indicated separately for each style?\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>\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (www.privatelabelclothes.com). Use these for the Brand Website question. Do NOT assume they are Tech Packs unless explicitly stated by the user.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Lauren,\n\nYes, that is correct. The timeline I mentioned includes the entire process, from initial sampling to final production.\n\nRegarding the target price, I understand your position. However, our process requires a target price from you to guide our technical team. They use this figure to source appropriate materials and select production techniques that align with your budget from the very beginning. We are unable to generate a quote without this starting point.\n\nCould you provide a preliminary target production price for each of your styles? It would also be helpful if you could confirm whether the 200-unit minimum per style and the October delivery timeline are feasible for your launch.\n\nOnce I have this confirmation and the target prices, I can forward your project for a proper analysis.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nApologies I misunderstood.  Target retail price of items will range from\n$80 - $250 cdn.\n\nI understand 200 is the minimum, at this point, it is not a concern for me\nso long as sampling is available. It may reduce the number of items I\nproduce on the first run - knowing that 200 accounts for 2 colours only.\nTimeline is also not a concern for me at this point.\n\nI will assess all of these factors, as I hear back from the companies I am\nreaching out to and it will help to inform my decision on next steps.\n\nHope this helps!\nThank you,\nLauren\n\n\nOn Thu, Apr 16, 2026 at 1:48\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Lauren,\n>\n> Yes, that is correct. The timeline I mentioned includes the entire\n> process, from initial sampling to final production.\n>\n> Regarding the target price, I understand your position. However, our\n> process requires a target price from you to guide our technical team. They\n> use this figure to source appropriate materials and select production\n> techniques that align with your budget from the very beginning. We are\n> unable to generate a quote without this starting point.\n>\n> Could you provide a preliminary target production price for each of your\n> styles? It would also be helpful if you could confirm whether the 200-unit\n> minimum per style and the October delivery timeline are feasible for your\n> launch.\n>\n> Once I have this confirmation and the target prices, I can forward your\n> project for a proper 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 Lauren,\n\nThank you for clarifying your position on the minimums and timeline. That is very helpful.\n\nI appreciate you sharing the retail price range. However, for our technical team to begin their analysis, they require the *target production price* \u2013 which is the cost you are aiming to pay us per garment. This figure is crucial as it guides our sourcing of fabrics and materials that align with your budget.\n\nCould you please provide an estimated production price for each style? Once I have that final detail, I can move your project forward for a full review.",
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            "content": "This is my estimated price of production per style, based on the knowledge\nthat I have at this point. It may change (up or down), as I finalize\nmaterials.\n- Compression leggings\/shorts - $20\/$12 CDN\n- Tank - $10-$13 CDN\n- Sports Bra - $15-$20 CDN\n- Sweatpants - $30 CDN\\\n\nThank you,\nLauren\n\nOn Thu, Apr 16, 2026 at 2:06\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Lauren,\n>\n> Thank you for clarifying your position on the minimums and timeline. That\n> is very helpful.\n>\n> I appreciate you sharing the retail price range. However, for our\n> technical team to begin their analysis, they require the *target\n> production price* \u2013 which is the cost you are aiming to pay us per\n> garment. This figure is crucial as it guides our sourcing of fabrics and\n> materials that align with your budget.\n>\n> Could you please provide an estimated production price for each style?\n> Once I have that final detail, I can move your project forward for a full\n> review.\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 Lauren,\n\nThank you for the details. Before I forward your project to our technical team for a formal quote, I need to confirm you agree with our standard financial and operational terms:\n\n*   **Development Fees:** Costs depend on style (includes prototyping, sourcing, patterns, QC).\n*   **Prints and embroideries:** Please note that there is an additional initial cost for setting up local and digital prints, all-overs and embroideries.\n*   **Sample Cost:** Charged at 2x (DOUBLE) the production price (e.g., if production is \u20ac20, sample is \u20ac40).\n*   **Payment Terms:** 50% Advance \/ 50% Before Shipping (for both development and production).\n*   **Shipping:** Ex-Works (Client manages\/pays shipping & insurance).\n*   **Adjustments:** Can only be made after placing final order.\n\nDo you agree to proceed under these terms?",
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