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            "content": "Hello,\n\nMy name is Lucie, and I am developing a premium swimwear brand inspired by\n1960s\u20131970s European beachwear, with a focus on sculptural silhouettes,\nelegant construction, and refined materials.\n\nI am currently looking for a manufacturer or development partner in\nPortugal for the prototyping and sampling phase of our first styles\n(between 4 and 6 different designs).\n\nI would like to know if If you are able to do swimsuit\/ bikini with :\n- sculpted\/seamed cup construction with a subtle vintage \u201cbullet bra\u201d \/\npointed effect\n- internal swim-bra support\n- cinched waist\n- possible vertical ruching or shaping panels\n- very low open back\n- lower-back horizontal support bar\/strap\n- secure panty cut and high-quality finishing\n\nNot standard molded-cup swimsuits. I am looking for a factory\/ atelier with\nexperience in premium swimwear, lingerie-corset inspired construction,\nstructured cups, power mesh, internal support, swim linings, and technical\nfitting.\n\nI would like to ask:\n1. Do you offer prototype and sample development for new swimwear brands?\n2. Do you have experience with structured or underwire swimwear?\n3. Can you develop seamed cups or sculpted bra-style constructions in\nswimwear materials?\n4. Can you work with power mesh, internal support, channeling, swim-safe\nelastics, and possibly light swim foam\/spacer foam?\n5. Do you have an in-house pattern maker, or do you require the client to\nprovide final patterns?\n6. What is your usual process for prototype, fit sample, SMS, and\nproduction sample?\n7. What are your minimum MOQs for production after sampling?\n8. What are your estimated sampling costs and timelines?\n9. Are you able to source European\/Italian swimwear fabrics, or should I\nprovide fabrics myself?\n10. Would you be open to reviewing reference images and a first design\nbrief?\n\n\nPlease let me know if this project is within your capabilities.\n\nKind regards,\n\nLucie Ropagnol",
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            "content": "Hello Lucie,\n\nThank you for contacting us. It's great to hear about your premium swimwear brand inspired by vintage European beachwear.\n\nTo provide you with an accurate quotation and analysis for your project, I need the following details:\n\n1. Brand: Do you have an established brand? If so, please provide the Name and Website.\n2. Location: What is your country?\n3. Quantities: What is the total quantity and how many styles?\n4. Designs: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to send us?\n\nOnce I have these details, I can better assess your project and guide you on the next steps. \n\nLooking forward to your response.",
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            "content": "Hi,\n\nThank you for your answer.\n\n-I already have the name in mind but It\u2019s not established yet as a company)\n-I live between (Paris), France and Bali, indonesia.\n-It would be first either 4 or 6 designs to sample\/prototypes. The\nproduction quantity as low as possible at first. What is your MoQ?\n- i don\u2019t have tech packs, just pictures and drawings for now.\n\nThank you\nLucie Ropagnol\n\nOn Sun 3 May 2026 at 14:32, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Lucie,\n>\n> Thank you for contacting us. It's great to hear about your premium\n> swimwear brand inspired by vintage European beachwear.\n>\n> To provide you with an accurate quotation and analysis for your project, I\n> need the following details:\n>\n> 1. Brand: Do you have an established brand? If so, please provide the Name\n> and Website.\n> 2. Location: What is your country?\n> 3. Quantities: What is the total quantity and how many styles?\n> 4. Designs: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to send us?\n>\n> Once I have these details, I can better assess your project and guide you\n> on the next steps.\n>\n> Looking forward to your response.\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 Lucie,\n\nThank you for your response.\n\nI understand that you are in the early stages of establishing your brand and that you currently have pictures and drawings instead of Tech Packs. \n\nRegarding the minimum order quantities (MOQs), for swimwear, the minimum is 200 units per style. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate lower quantities. Would you be able to produce at least the minimum quantities for your specific product?\n\nAdditionally, do you have a physical sample that you can ship to our office in Portugal? This would help us in the prototyping phase.\n\nLooking forward to your reply.",
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            "content": "Dear Matilde,\n\nMy name is Lucie Ropagnol. I'm French and I'm developing Soledona, a\npremium swimwear brand inspired by the 1960s-1975 French Riviera. The\npositioning is high-end, small-batch, with sculptural and architectural\nconstruction \u2014 close to Eres in technical quality, with a stronger high\nfashion design point of view.\n\nI came across Portugal Textile through your work with premium swimwear\nbrands and your network of specialized Portuguese factories. Given the\ntechnical complexity of our pieces, I'm looking to explore which factories\nin your network might be the right fit before committing to sampling.\n\n*The first collection :  4 to 6 pieces, technical brief:*\n\n   - Sculpted seamed cups with subtle vintage projection (not standard\n   molded cups)\n   - Internal lingerie-corset construction applied to swim\n   - Cinched waist with internal spiral boning\n   - Vertical ruching \/ shaping panels on side seams\n   - Very low open back with horizontal brass support bar\n   - Refined finishing throughout\n\n*What I'm looking for:*\n\n   - A Portuguese factory in your network with proven experience in premium\n   swimwear AND lingerie-corsetry construction (the cup work is critical)\n   - Capability with power mesh, internal channeling, swim-safe elastics,\n   light spacer foam, and custom brass hardware\n   - In-house pattern-making or strong technical development support\n   - Ability to source Italian fabrics (Carvico Vita \/ Eurojersey Sensitive\n   Fabrics)\n   - Open to small first runs (50-100 units per style\/color)\n   - GRS or Oeko-Tex certification\n\n*A few questions to start:*\n\n   1. Which factory or factories in your network would you recommend for\n   this brief?\n   2. What is the typical sampling process and cost range for premium\n   structured swimwear?\n   3. What are the realistic minimum MOQs for production after sample\n   approval?\n   4. Can you source Italian premium fabrics (Carvico, Eurojersey) within\n   your network?\n   5. What's the typical sampling lead time?\n   6. Would you be open to reviewing a more detailed design brief and\n   reference images at this stage?\n\nI'd be happy to discuss further if Portugal Textile feels like the right\nfit.\n\nBest regards,\n\n*Lucie Ropagnol - Soledona*",
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            "content": "Hello Lucie,\n\nThank you for reaching out and sharing your vision for Soledona. Your focus on premium swimwear with architectural construction sounds exciting.\n\nTo provide you with an accurate analysis for your project, I need to clarify a few details:\n\n1. Brand: Since you mentioned that Soledona is not yet established, could you confirm if you have a website or any online presence?\n2. Location: What is your current country of residence?\n3. Quantities: You mentioned wanting to start with 4 to 6 pieces. However, our minimum order quantity (MOQ) for swimwear is 200 units per style. Would you be able to meet this minimum?\n4. Designs: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to send us?\n\nOnce I have this information, I can better assess your project and guide you on the next steps. \n\nLooking forward to your response.",
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            "content": "Hello Matilde,\n\nThank you for the quick and clear reply. I appreciate the structured\napproach.\n\nLet me answer your questions in order:\n\n*1. Brand status.* Soledona is in pre-launch phase. The brand foundations\nare defined (positioning, design direction, four-piece debut collection\nbrief, color palette) but I don't have a public website or online presence\nyet,  we are deliberately keeping the brand under wraps until we have\nvalidated production partners and our first samples in hand. I can share a\nprivate brand brief and design references on request.\n\n*2. Location.* I'm based between France and Bali. Production logistics and\nshipping to Europe are not an issue.\n\n*3. MOQ.* This is the part where I need to be transparent with you. For\nDrop 01, my plan is built around 50-100 units per style\/color across 4 or 6\npieces. A 200-unit MOQ\/ style would more than double our launch production\nbudget and isn't compatible with the small-batch, numbered-edition\npositioning we've defined for the launch.\n\nThat said, I would like to know if this could work within your network: *Paid\ndevelopment sampling only, production decision later.* Some manufacturers\noffer development sampling as a standalone paid service, separate from\nproduction. If Portugal Textile (or one of your partner ateliers) offers\nthis option, I would be very interested in the details ; particularly cost\nper sample, lead time, and whether the patterns developed would belong to\nme as a deliverable. This could be a way to start working together while\nproduction volumes mature.\n\n*4. Tech pack \/ physical samples.* I have detailed design briefs with\nconstruction notes, reference imagery, fit logic, and material\nspecifications, but not a finalized tech pack yet \u2014 that's part of what I'm\nhoping to develop with the chosen production partner. The construction is\ntechnically demanding (sculpted seamed cups with subtle vintage projection,\ninternal corsetry-style support, vertical ruching panels, brass hardware\nbar at low open back), so I'd want to develop the tech pack collaboratively\nwith someone who has hands-on expertise in this kind of construction. No\nphysical samples yet.\n\nLooking forward to your reply, and thank you again for your time.\n\nBest regards,\n\n*Lucie Ropagnol *\n\n*Soledona*\n\nOn Mon, 4 May 2026 at 13:57, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Lucie,\n>\n> Thank you for reaching out and sharing your vision for Soledona. Your\n> focus on premium swimwear with architectural construction sounds exciting.\n>\n> To provide you with an accurate analysis for your project, I need to\n> clarify a few details:\n>\n> 1. Brand: Since you mentioned that Soledona is not yet established, could\n> you confirm if you have a website or any online presence?\n> 2. Location: What is your current country of residence?\n> 3. Quantities: You mentioned wanting to start with 4 to 6 pieces. However,\n> our minimum order quantity (MOQ) for swimwear is 200 units per style. Would\n> you be able to meet this minimum?\n> 4. Designs: Do you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to send us?\n>\n> Once I have this information, I can better assess your project and guide\n> you on the next steps.\n>\n> Looking forward to your response.\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 Lucie,\n\nThank you for your detailed response and for sharing more about Soledona. I appreciate your transparency regarding the brand's status and your production plans.\n\nRegarding your inquiries:\n\n1. **Development Sampling**: We do offer paid development sampling services, which can be a great way to start working together. This allows you to develop your samples without committing to large production quantities initially. The cost per sample and lead time can vary based on the complexity of the designs. I will need to confirm these details with our technical team and get back to you.\n\n2. **Ownership of Patterns**: Typically, the patterns developed during the sampling phase can be delivered to you, ensuring you have ownership of the designs created.\n\n3. **Tech Pack Development**: Collaborating on the Tech Pack is certainly possible. Our team has the expertise to assist in developing the necessary documentation to ensure your designs are accurately produced.\n\nHowever, I must reiterate that our minimum order quantity for production remains at 200 units per style. If you are able to consider this for future production after the sampling phase, we can proceed with the development sampling.\n\nPlease let me know if you are comfortable with this arrangement, and I will gather the specific details regarding sampling costs and timelines for you.\n\nLooking forward to your reply.",
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            "content": "Thank you for the very clear and constructive reply. The development\nsampling option works well for us, and I'd be happy to move forward on that\nbasis.\n\nTo be fully transparent on the production question: I do consider Portugal\nTextile as a real candidate for future production, with one honest caveat.\nDrop 01 will likely be small-batch (sub-200 per style) for brand-launch\nreasons. From Drop 02 onward, as volumes mature naturally with brand\ntraction, hitting your 200-unit MOQ becomes realistic. So while I can't\ncommit to producing Drop 01 with you (the volumes simply won't be there), I\nam genuinely open to building a longer-term production relationship from\nDrop 02 forward, assuming the sampling phase confirms the quality fit on\nboth sides.\n\nIf that framing works on your side, I'd love to proceed. Before we move\nahead, I'd appreciate clarification on a few practical points:\n\n*1. Pattern ownership and portability.* You mentioned that patterns can\ntypically be delivered to me. To be precise: would the patterns and tech\npack developed during the sampling phase be unrestricted in their use? In\nother words, if circumstances meant Drop 01 needed to be produced with\nanother atelier (volumes too low for your network's MOQ), would I be free\nto use the patterns elsewhere \u2014 or do they remain restricted to production\nwithin Portugal Textile's network?\n\n*2. Sampling costs and timeline.* Whenever your technical team has the\nfigures, I'd love to see the cost per sample and the typical timeline.\nGiven the technical complexity (sculpted seamed cups, internal corsetry\nconstruction, brass hardware), I imagine costs will reflect that. I'd\nrather have realistic numbers than optimistic ones.\n\n*3. Fabrics and trims for sampling.* Would I be expected to source and\nsupply the swim fabrics myself (e.g. Carvico Vita, Eurojersey Sensitive\nFabrics) and the brass hardware, or does Portugal Textile source these for\nthe sampling phase as part of the service?\n\n*4. Tech pack scope.* What's typically included in the collaborative tech\npack development? Pattern files, grading, construction notes, BOM, fit\nspecs, fabric callouts, anything else? And is the tech pack a separate\ndeliverable I receive, or does it stay within your system?\n\nOnce I have these details I can plan the sampling investment properly and\nwe can move forward.\n\nLooking forward to your reply, and thank you again for the time you're\ninvesting in this.\n\nBest regards,\n\n*Lucie Ropagnol *\n\n*Soledona*\n\nOn Mon, 4 May 2026 at 14:24, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Lucie,\n>\n> Thank you for your detailed response and for sharing more about Soledona.\n> I appreciate your transparency regarding the brand's status and your\n> production plans.\n>\n> Regarding your inquiries:\n>\n> 1. *Development Sampling*: We do offer paid development sampling\n> services, which can be a great way to start working together. This allows\n> you to develop your samples without committing to large production\n> quantities initially. The cost per sample and lead time can vary based on\n> the complexity of the designs. I will need to confirm these details with\n> our technical team and get back to you.\n>\n> 2. *Ownership of Patterns*: Typically, the patterns developed during the\n> sampling phase can be delivered to you, ensuring you have ownership of the\n> designs created.\n>\n> 3. *Tech Pack Development*: Collaborating on the Tech Pack is certainly\n> possible. Our team has the expertise to assist in developing the necessary\n> documentation to ensure your designs are accurately produced.\n>\n> However, I must reiterate that our minimum order quantity for production\n> remains at 200 units per style. If you are able to consider this for future\n> production after the sampling phase, we can proceed with the development\n> sampling.\n>\n> Please let me know if you are comfortable with this arrangement, and I\n> will gather the specific details regarding sampling costs and timelines for\n> you.\n>\n> Looking forward to your reply.\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 Lucie,\n\nThank you for your thoughtful response and for clarifying your intentions regarding the sampling and future production.\n\nTo address your questions:\n\n1. **Pattern Ownership and Portability**: The patterns and Tech Pack developed during the sampling phase would be yours to use freely. If you need to produce Drop 01 with another atelier due to volume constraints, you would have the right to use the patterns elsewhere without restrictions.\n\n2. **Sampling Costs and Timeline**: I will confirm the specific costs per sample and the typical timeline with our technical team and get back to you shortly. Given the complexity of your designs, I appreciate your understanding that costs may reflect that.\n\n3. **Fabrics and Trims for Sampling**: Typically, we can source fabrics and trims for the sampling phase as part of our service. However, for specific premium materials like Carvico Vita or Eurojersey Sensitive Fabrics, you may need to provide them, especially if you have particular preferences. I will clarify this with our team as well.\n\n4. **Tech Pack Scope**: The collaborative Tech Pack development typically includes pattern files, grading, construction notes, bill of materials (BOM), fit specifications, and fabric callouts. The Tech Pack would be a separate deliverable that you would receive, ensuring you have all the necessary documentation for your designs.\n\nOnce I have the details regarding sampling costs and timelines, I will share them with you so you can plan your investment accordingly.\n\nThank you for your patience, and I look forward to moving forward together.\n\nBest regards,",
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            "content": "Thank you for your answer. I will be waiting for the details.\n\n\nBest regards,\nLucie Ropagnol\n\nOn Mon, 4 May 2026 at 14:33, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Lucie,\n>\n> Thank you for your thoughtful response and for clarifying your intentions\n> regarding the sampling and future production.\n>\n> To address your questions:\n>\n> 1. *Pattern Ownership and Portability*: The patterns and Tech Pack\n> developed during the sampling phase would be yours to use freely. If you\n> need to produce Drop 01 with another atelier due to volume constraints, you\n> would have the right to use the patterns elsewhere without restrictions.\n>\n> 2. *Sampling Costs and Timeline*: I will confirm the specific costs per\n> sample and the typical timeline with our technical team and get back to you\n> shortly. Given the complexity of your designs, I appreciate your\n> understanding that costs may reflect that.\n>\n> 3. *Fabrics and Trims for Sampling*: Typically, we can source fabrics and\n> trims for the sampling phase as part of our service. However, for specific\n> premium materials like Carvico Vita or Eurojersey Sensitive Fabrics, you\n> may need to provide them, especially if you have particular preferences. I\n> will clarify this with our team as well.\n>\n> 4. *Tech Pack Scope*: The collaborative Tech Pack development typically\n> includes pattern files, grading, construction notes, bill of materials\n> (BOM), fit specifications, and fabric callouts. The Tech Pack would be a\n> separate deliverable that you would receive, ensuring you have all the\n> necessary documentation for your designs.\n>\n> Once I have the details regarding sampling costs and timelines, I will\n> share them with you so you can plan your investment accordingly.\n>\n> Thank you for your patience, and I look forward to moving forward together.\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 Lucie,\n\nThank you for your understanding. I will reach out to our technical team to gather the specific details regarding sampling costs and timelines. I appreciate your patience as we finalize this information.\n\nI will get back to you as soon as possible.\n\nBest regards,",
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            "content": "Hello,\n\n\nThank you for your email.\nI do not have any physical sample.\nI was also wondering, for clothing, is your MOQ also 200 units per style?\nor could it be any lower ?\n\n\nLookinf forward to your answer.`\n\nBest regards,\n*Lucie Ropagnol *\n\nOn Sun, 3 May 2026 at 15:52, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Lucie,\n>\n> Thank you for your response.\n>\n> I understand that you are in the early stages of establishing your brand\n> and that you currently have pictures and drawings instead of Tech Packs.\n>\n> Regarding the minimum order quantities (MOQs), for swimwear, the minimum\n> is 200 units per style. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate lower\n> quantities. Would you be able to produce at least the minimum quantities\n> for your specific product?\n>\n> Additionally, do you have a physical sample that you can ship to our\n> office in Portugal? This would help us in the prototyping phase.\n>\n> Looking forward to your reply.\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 Lucie,\n\nThank you for your inquiry.\n\nYes, for clothing, the minimum order quantity (MOQ) is also 200 units per style. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate lower quantities. This MOQ is in place to ensure the efficiency and quality of our production processes.\n\nIf you have any further questions or need assistance with anything else, please feel free to ask.\n\nLooking forward to your response.",
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            "content": "Also, both for swimwear and for clothing, could I have a range of prices\nfor the samples?\n\nBest,\nLucie Ropagnol",
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            "content": "Hello Lucie,\n\nI appreciate your interest in obtaining pricing information for samples. However, the cost of a sample depends entirely on the specific product and its complexity. Therefore, I cannot provide a range of prices without evaluating the Tech Pack or physical sample.\n\nOnce we have a clearer understanding of your designs and requirements, I will be able to provide you with a proper sample quotation.\n\nIf you have any other questions or need further assistance, please let me know.\n\nBest regards,",
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