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            "content": "Hi Matilde, \n\nThank you. At this stage, I would like to proceed with having my project reviewed by your technical team and receive a formal quotation, but I am not yet ready to commit to paid development work. I just want to confirm this is correct? \n\nLara\n\n> On 17 Aug 2026, at 17:23, Matilde Azevedo  wrote:\n> \n> Perfect! I have added your project to our system. Our technical team will review your request, and we will contact you shortly via email with the next steps. Thank you for choosing Portugal Textile.\n> \n> Kind 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 do Conde\n>",
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            "content": "Hello Lara,\n\nThank you for reaching out. At this stage, our technical team will review your project details and provide you with a formal quotation. Please note that any development work, including prototyping and sampling, would only commence after you agree to proceed with the terms and conditions, which include the associated costs. \n\nIf you have any further questions or need clarification, feel free to let me know.\n\nBest regards.",
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            "content": "Thank you for confirming, Matilde.\n\nI look forward to hearing from your technical team soon with a formal quotation. \n\nLara\n\n> On 17 Aug 2026, at 17:31, Matilde Azevedo  wrote:\n> \n> Hello Lara,\n> \n> Thank you for reaching out. At this stage, our technical team will review your project details and provide you with a formal quotation. Please note that any development work, including prototyping and sampling, would only commence after you agree to proceed with the terms and conditions, which include the associated costs. \n> \n> If you have any further questions or need clarification, feel free to let me know.\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 do Conde\n>",
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            "content": "You're welcome, Lara.\n\nOur technical team will be in touch with you soon regarding the formal quotation. If you have any other questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out.\n\nBest regards.",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for getting back in touch. I\u2019m afraid if your MOQ is now 400 units \nper style, that is too high for my project.\n\nThank you for your help up to this point.\n\nBest wishes,\n\nLara",
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            "content": "Hello Lara,\n\nThank you for letting me know. I understand that our MOQ might not align with your current needs. If your requirements change in the future, please feel free to reach out. We would be happy to assist you.\n\nBest wishes with your project.\n\nBest regards.",
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                "content": "Dear Teresa\/Customer Support Portugal Textile, I am currently developing a new womenswear brand and am looking for a manufacturer to develop and produce my first product: a women's wide-wale corduroy overcoat . I have a physical Per Una corduroy coat which I would like to use as a reference garment for the overall silhouette, proportions, length and construction . I would be able to provide\/send the physical garment for you to examine during the development process. I am looking for a manufacturer who can assist with fabric sourcing, pattern development, sampling and eventual production . 1. Garment concept The coat will be a relaxed but structured women's corduroy overcoat with a slightly vintage feel. I would like to retain the following characteristics of the reference coat: Approximately the same overall length Similar relaxed\/tailored silhouette and proportions Long sleeves Structured but not overly formal appearance Similar pocket configuration Chunky corduroy-covered\/corduroy-style buttons Very wide-wale corduroy appearance Overall vintage aesthetic The reference coat measures approximately: Length: 104 cm Shoulder width: 41 cm Chest: 54 cm flat Waist: 50 cm flat Total hem circumference: 184 cm Front overlap when fastened: approximately 7\u201310 cm Sleeve length: 61 cm Upper-arm width: 18.5 cm flat Cuff: 14 cm (flat) Collar circumference: 23.5 cm Collar depth at longest point: 11 cm These measurements are provided as a reference only, as I would expect the final pattern and fit to be developed professionally. 2. Design changes I would like to retain the overall aesthetic of the reference coat but introduce several distinctive design features: Contrast lining collar I would like the collar to incorporate the contrasting lining fabric as a visible design feature, rather than having the collar entirely in the outer corduroy. Contrast turn-back sleeves I would like the sleeves to be designed turned\/folded back to deliberately expose the contrasting lining fabric and to have a button fastening or button\/tab detail , similar to the attached Damson Madder reference image. I would appreciate your advice on whether it would be possible to wear the sleeve fully extended\/down, while keeping the sleeve looking finished and intentional in either position. Contrast lining The inside of the coat will have a contrasting patterned lining, which will become part of the visual identity of the garment. I would also like to add a branded woven label . 3. Corduroy The outer fabric is very important to the design. I am looking for a heavyweight, very wide-wale corduroy , approximately comparable to the physical Per Una reference garment. From my own measurement I believe the reference is approximately 5-wale , but I would like this to be matched against the physical garment rather than relying solely on this measurement. I would like to compare: 100% cotton wide-wale corduroy , and A softer\/more velvety corduroy containing fibres such as viscose, modal, polyester and\/or elastane. As a secondary reference for the softer, more luxurious finish I like, I am interested in the type of corduroy used by Forte forte for their coat (97% polyester, 3% elastane) see reference image below. Could you please advise what suitable corduroy qualities you can source? In particular, I would like to see: Fabric composition Weight\/GSM Width Wale count Available colours Price per metre Minimum order quantity per colour Whether the fabric is available continuously\/re-orderable I would be particularly interested in developing the coat initially in: Black Midnight blue Khaki\/olive green Cherry\/deep red I would be happy to consider your recommendations regarding the exact fabric and colour options. 4. Lining I would like a contrasting patterned lining, potentially a gingham or similar checked\/patterned fabric , but I am open to other suggestions. Could you please let me know whether you have access to a lining fabric catalogue or swatch collection that I could review? I am interested in seeing a range of: Gingham\/checks Printed patterns I would particularly like the lining to have sufficient body\/quality for the contrast collar and turn-back cuff , rather than being an extremely lightweight conventional lining. 5. Fabric sourcing and supplying the hat manufacturer I intend to develop a matching corduroy baker boy cap separately with a specialist hat manufacturer . It is therefore very important that the corduroy used for the coat can also be sourced for the cap. Could you please confirm: Do you source your fabrics directly from mills or fabric suppliers? If you source the corduroy for me, can we arrange an allocated fabric quality for my brand? What is the minimum fabric order? Would it be possible for me to purchase\/allocate the same corduroy for a separate manufacturer producing my matching hats? If so, could you supply the fabric directly to the second manufacturer, or would I need to purchase and arrange delivery of the fabric myself? Consistency of colour , wale width, weight and finish between the coat and hat will be very important to me. 6. Development and sampling Could you please explain your development process and whether you provide: Pattern development from a physical reference garment Pattern making First prototype\/sample Fabric sourcing Fitting and pattern adjustments Size grading Pre-production sample Final production I would expect that the first sample may require adjustments, particularly around the contrast collar and turn-back sleeve construction , and I would like to understand how your sampling\/revision process works. 7. Production Could you please provide information on: Minimum order quantity per style MOQ per colour Sample\/development costs Estimated cost for the first prototype Estimated production price per coat at different quantities Production lead time Sample lead time Size range you can produce Production location Payment terms Shipping terms I am currently in the early development stage, so I would be particularly interested in working with a manufacturer who is comfortable developing a product with a relatively small initial production run . 8. Additional technical question I am also interested in whether it would be technically possible to construct the coat so that it could be worn reversibly, with the corduroy on one side and the contrasting lining on the other. This is not essential to the design , and I would only consider it if you believe it could be achieved without making the coat excessively bulky or compromising the fit and finish. I would appreciate your professional recommendation on this. Reference material I can provide: Physical Per Una reference coat Please see below: Photograph of the per una garment: Reference images for the sleeve\/cuff detail (damson madder sleeve design) : Reference images for lining\/pattern ideas: Reference images for the desired corduroy look, and I would be interested in seeing a slightly 'chunkier' corduroy look too Please let me know if you would be interested in developing this garment and, if so, what information you would need from me to provide an initial quotation. I would also be grateful if you could send examples of similar corduroy coats or other outerwear you have manufactured , particularly garments using wide-wale corduroy and lined construction. Many thanks, Lara corduroy reference below: Forte forte coat: 97% polyester, 3% elastane",
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                "content": "Hello Lara,\n\nThank you for reaching out and providing such a detailed overview of your project. To assist you with the development and production of your women's wide-wale corduroy overcoat, I need to gather some specific information to ensure we can meet your requirements:\n\n1. **Brand**: Do you have an established brand, or are you in the process of starting one?\n\n2. **Location**: What is your country?\n\n3. **Quantities**: What is the total quantity you are looking to produce, and how many styles do you intend to create? Please note that our minimum order quantity for general clothing is 200\u2013300 units per style.\n\n4. **Target Price**: What is your target production price per style?\n\nRegarding your technical question about the reversible construction of the coat, I cannot confirm this at my level. I will forward your project details to our technical team, who will analyze your requirements and confirm if our facilities can accommodate this feature.\n\nOnce I have the above details, I can better assess your project and guide you on the next steps. Please note that shipping instructions for your physical sample will be provided after our technical team reviews and approves the complete project details.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nBest regards.",
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                "content": "Hi Matilde,Thank you for your quick response and for forwarding my enquiry onto your technical team. In answer to your questions:1. I am in the process of starting a brand2. I am based in the UKAt this stage, I am developing one coat style, which I am considering producing initially in 3\u20134 colourways. Going forward, I would be lookimg to produce more styles as my brand develops.\nWith regard to your third point, could you please confirm whether your MOQ is 200\u2013300 units in total across the colourways, or 200\u2013300 units per colour? Is there any flexibility for a first production run - could the MOQ be reduced at all, to 150-200 units per style, for example, for an initial launch?\nFor the target production price, I am currently aiming for approximately \u20ac50\u2013\u20ac70 per finished coat, excluding VAT, shipping and one-off development\/sample costs.\nHowever, I am open to your recommendation on fabric choice and construction in order to be most economical. I would be very interested in receiving your estimated costing based on the specifications I have provided as mine is an estimate.Please also let me know whether your quotation would include fabric sourcing, pattern development, grading, sampling and production, or whether these would be quoted separately.I look forward to hearing back from you, and your technical team.\nMany thanks,\nLaraOn 9 Aug 2026, at 03:01, Matilde Azevedo <info@portugaltextile.com> wrote:\ufeffHello Lara,\n\nThank you for reaching out and providing such a detailed overview of your project. To assist you with the development and production of your women's wide-wale corduroy overcoat, I need to gather some specific information to ensure we can meet your requirements:\n\n1. Brand: Do you have an established brand, or are you in the process of starting one?\n\n2. Location: What is your country?\n\n3. Quantities: What is the total quantity you are looking to produce, and how many styles do you intend to create? Please note that our minimum order quantity for general clothing is 200\u2013300 units per style.\n\n4. Target Price: What is your target production price per style?\n\nRegarding your technical question about the reversible construction of the coat, I cannot confirm this at my level. I will forward your project details to our technical team, who will analyze your requirements and confirm if our facilities can accommodate this feature.\n\nOnce I have the above details, I can better assess your project and guide you on the next steps. Please note that shipping instructions for your physical sample will be provided after our technical team reviews and approves the complete project details.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nBest regards.\n    \n        Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n        Matilde Azevedo\n        Commercial Assistant\n        \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 do Conde",
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                "content": "Hello Lara,\n\nThank you for your detailed response. To clarify, our minimum order quantity is 200\u2013300 units per style, not across colorways. Unfortunately, we cannot reduce the MOQ for an initial launch, as these minimums are non-negotiable to ensure quality and efficiency in production.\n\nRegarding your target production price of \u20ac50\u2013\u20ac70 per finished coat, I have noted this for our technical team. Please remember that accurate pricing can only be provided after our team analyzes your Tech Pack or physical sample and confirms the final quantities.\n\nOur quotation typically includes fabric sourcing, pattern development, grading, sampling, and production, but each component is quoted separately based on the specific requirements of your project.\n\nOnce you confirm that you can meet the minimum order quantities, I will proceed with the next steps.\n\nLooking forward to your confirmation.\n\nBest regards.",
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                "content": "Hi Matilde,Thank you for your response. Thank you for clarifying your MOQ. 200-300 units per style is fine, so I would be grateful if we could proceed with the next steps. I look forward to hearing more about target pricing from your production team once my project has been further analysed. Thank you. I will be without internet for the next three days as I am abroad at the moment, but look forward to your response then. Many thanks,LaraOn 10 Aug 2026, at 11:25, Matilde Azevedo <info@portugaltextile.com> wrote:\ufeffHello Lara,\n\nThank you for your detailed response. To clarify, our minimum order quantity is 200\u2013300 units per style, not across colorways. Unfortunately, we cannot reduce the MOQ for an initial launch, as these minimums are non-negotiable to ensure quality and efficiency in production.\n\nRegarding your target production price of \u20ac50\u2013\u20ac70 per finished coat, I have noted this for our technical team. Please remember that accurate pricing can only be provided after our team analyzes your Tech Pack or physical sample and confirms the final quantities.\n\nOur quotation typically includes fabric sourcing, pattern development, grading, sampling, and production, but each component is quoted separately based on the specific requirements of your project.\n\nOnce you confirm that you can meet the minimum order quantities, I will proceed with the next steps.\n\nLooking forward to your confirmation.\n\nBest regards.\n    \n        Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n        Matilde Azevedo\n        Commercial Assistant\n        \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 do Conde",
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                "content": "Hello Lara,\n\nThank you for confirming that you can meet the minimum order quantity of 200\u2013300 units per style. 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 the final order.\n\nDo you agree to proceed under these terms?\n\nOnce I have your agreement, I will add your project to our system, and our technical team will review your request. They will contact you shortly via email with the next steps. Enjoy your time abroad, and I look forward to your response when you're back online.\n\nBest regards.",
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                "content": "Hi Matilde, \n\nSorry for the delay in getting back to you.\nThank you for explaining your standard terms. \n\nBefore confirming, I just wanted to clarify one point regarding your policy on adjustments. You say that adjustments 'can only be made after placing the final order.\u2019 I want to confirm that during the sampling stage, it will be possible to make changes (if needed) before placing the final production order?\n\nThank you.\n\nKind regards,\n\nLara\n\n\n\n\n> On 10 Aug 2026, at 08:33, Matilde Azevedo  wrote:\n> \n> Hello Lara,\n> \n> Thank you for confirming that you can meet the minimum order quantity of 200\u2013300 units per style. 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 the final order.\n> \n> Do you agree to proceed under these terms?\n> \n> Once I have your agreement, I will add your project to our system, and our technical team will review your request. They will contact you shortly via email with the next steps. Enjoy your time abroad, and I look forward to your response when you're back online.\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 do Conde\n>",
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                "content": "Hello Lara,\n\nThank you for your patience and for seeking clarification. During the sampling stage, it is indeed possible to make changes and adjustments as needed before placing the final production order. The sampling process is designed to ensure that the final product meets your expectations, and adjustments are a normal part of this stage.\n\nPlease let me know if you agree to proceed under the terms outlined, and I will move forward with adding your project to our system for the technical team's review.\n\nKind regards.",
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                "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for confirming that point.\n\nYes, I would like to proceed with having my project reviewed by your technical team and receive a formal quotation.\n\nKind regards,\n\nLara\n\n> On 17 Aug 2026, at 17:13, Matilde Azevedo  wrote:\n> \n> Hello Lara,\n> \n> Thank you for your patience and for seeking clarification. During the sampling stage, it is indeed possible to make changes and adjustments as needed before placing the final production order. The sampling process is designed to ensure that the final product meets your expectations, and adjustments are a normal part of this stage.\n> \n> Please let me know if you agree to proceed under the terms outlined, and I will move forward with adding your project to our system for the technical team's review.\n> \n> Kind 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 do Conde\n>",
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                "content": "Perfect! I have added your project to our system. Our technical team will review your request, and we will contact you shortly via email with the next steps. Thank you for choosing Portugal Textile.\n\nKind regards.",
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