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            "content": "Hello,\n\nMy name is Mohamed, and I am currently developing a new sock brand based in\nAustria.\n\nWe are currently evaluating manufacturing partners for an initial European\nlaunch and are considering three product directions:\n\n1. Premium everyday cotton socks with reinforced heel and toe, focused on\ndurability and comfort.\n2. Premium organic cotton socks with transparent European production.\n3. Merino-blend lifestyle socks.\n\nAt this stage, we are evaluating feasibility and costs before finalizing\nthe first product.\n\nCould you please let me know:\n\n- Your MOQ\n- Whether MOQ applies per total order, design, color, size, or SKU\n- Approximate unit price at 200 \/ 500 \/ 1,000 pairs\n- Sample\/prototype cost and lead time\n- Production lead time\n- Available cotton \/ organic cotton \/ merino compositions\n- Ability to reinforce heel and toe areas\n- Private-label\/logo options\n- Packaging options\n- Payment terms\n- Shipping options to Austria\n\nOne important clarification:\n\nIf, for example, we order 2 colors and 2 size ranges, and your MOQ is 500\npairs, would that mean 500 pairs total or 500 pairs for each color\/size\ncombination?\n\nWe are a new Austrian brand currently in product development. Our initial\norder would be relatively small, but we are looking for a manufacturing\npartner with whom we can scale if the launch performs well.\n\nIf our project fits your production capabilities, I would be happy to send\nour preliminary product specifications for a more detailed quotation.\n\nBest regards,\nMohamed Moussa\nAustria",
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            "content": "Hello Mohamed,\n\nThank you for reaching out and providing details about your new sock brand. It's exciting to hear about your plans for a European launch.\n\nTo assist you further, I need to clarify a few points:\n\n1. **Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ):** For socks, our MOQ is 1,000 units per style and per color. This means that if you have multiple colors or sizes, each combination would need to meet the 1,000-unit minimum.\n\n2. **Pricing:** Accurate pricing can only be provided after our technical team analyzes your Tech Pack or Physical Sample and confirms the final quantities. Could you please provide your target production price per style?\n\n3. **Sample\/Prototype Cost:** The cost of a sample depends entirely on the complexity of each specific design. We would need to evaluate your Tech Pack or physical sample to provide a proper sample quotation.\n\n4. **Lead Times:** Our standard production lead time is approximately 10-14 weeks after order placement. Sampling takes about 6-8 weeks. Please note that our total cycle is a minimum of 5 months, considering the high standards of Portuguese textile production.\n\n5. **Technical Requirements:** Regarding your specific technical requirements, such as reinforcing heel and toe areas, I cannot confirm this at my level. I will forward your project details to our technical team, who will analyze your requirements and confirm directly with you if our facilities have the exact capabilities to develop your product.\n\n6. **Private Label\/Logo Options & Packaging:** We offer private-label options, and packaging can be customized according to your needs.\n\n7. **Payment Terms:** Our standard terms are 50% advance and 50% before shipping.\n\n8. **Shipping:** We operate on an Ex-Works basis, meaning the client manages and pays for shipping and insurance.\n\nTo proceed, could you please confirm if you are willing to meet the MOQ of 1,000 units per style and per color? Additionally, please provide your target production price per style. Once I have this information, I can guide you on the next steps.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nBest regards.",
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            "content": "Hello Matilde,\n\nThank you for the detailed response. This is very helpful.\n\nBefore confirming whether the MOQ is workable for our initial launch, I\nwould like to clarify the MOQ structure.\n\nIf we produce one sock style in:\n\n   -\n\n   2 colors (for example, black and white)\n   -\n\n   2 size ranges\n\nWould the required quantity be:\n\nA) 1,000 pairs per color, with the quantity split between the two sizes =\n2,000 pairs total\n\nor\n\nB) 1,000 pairs per color and per size combination = 4,000 pairs total?\n\nThis distinction is important for us when evaluating the initial launch\nquantity.\n\nRegarding target production price, we are still validating the product\neconomics and do not want to provide an unrealistic target before your\ntechnical team reviews the specification.\n\nFor our reinforced premium everyday cotton concept, our current target\nwould ideally be approximately \u20ac4\u2013\u20ac5 per pair or below, excluding shipping,\nsubject to the final material composition, construction, quantities,\npackaging, and technical requirements.\n\nThis is currently a target rather than an approved production budget, so I\nwould appreciate your feedback on whether this range is realistic for\nPortuguese production at your MOQ.\n\nIf it is potentially feasible, I can provide our preliminary Tech\nPack\/specification for the reinforced everyday sock so your technical team\ncan evaluate:\n\n   -\n\n   Recommended yarn composition\n   -\n\n   Reinforced heel and toe construction\n   -\n\n   Technical feasibility\n   -\n\n   Sample cost\n   -\n\n   Final MOQ structure\n   -\n\n   Indicative production pricing\n\nAt this stage, we are gathering quotations and technical feedback and have\nnot yet committed to production.\n\nThank you again for your transparency.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMohamed\nAustria\n\nOn Wed, 12 Aug 2026 at 01:00, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Mohamed,\n>\n> Thank you for reaching out and providing details about your new sock\n> brand. It's exciting to hear about your plans for a European launch.\n>\n> To assist you further, I need to clarify a few points:\n>\n> 1. *Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ):* For socks, our MOQ is 1,000 units per\n> style and per color. This means that if you have multiple colors or sizes,\n> each combination would need to meet the 1,000-unit minimum.\n>\n> 2. *Pricing:* Accurate pricing can only be provided after our technical\n> team analyzes your Tech Pack or Physical Sample and confirms the final\n> quantities. Could you please provide your target production price per style?\n>\n> 3. *Sample\/Prototype Cost:* The cost of a sample depends entirely on the\n> complexity of each specific design. We would need to evaluate your Tech\n> Pack or physical sample to provide a proper sample quotation.\n>\n> 4. *Lead Times:* Our standard production lead time is approximately 10-14\n> weeks after order placement. Sampling takes about 6-8 weeks. Please note\n> that our total cycle is a minimum of 5 months, considering the high\n> standards of Portuguese textile production.\n>\n> 5. *Technical Requirements:* Regarding your specific technical\n> requirements, such as reinforcing heel and toe areas, I cannot confirm this\n> at my level. I will forward your project details to our technical team, who\n> will analyze your requirements and confirm directly with you if our\n> facilities have the exact capabilities to develop your product.\n>\n> 6. *Private Label\/Logo Options & Packaging:* We offer private-label\n> options, and packaging can be customized according to your needs.\n>\n> 7. *Payment Terms:* Our standard terms are 50% advance and 50% before\n> shipping.\n>\n> 8. *Shipping:* We operate on an Ex-Works basis, meaning the client\n> manages and pays for shipping and insurance.\n>\n> To proceed, could you please confirm if you are willing to meet the MOQ of\n> 1,000 units per style and per color? Additionally, please provide your\n> target production price per style. Once I have this information, I can\n> guide 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 Mohamed,\n\nThank you for your detailed response and for clarifying your questions regarding the MOQ structure.\n\nFor socks, the MOQ is indeed 1,000 units per style and per color. This means that if you have 2 colors and 2 size ranges, the requirement would be:\n\nB) 1,000 pairs per color and per size combination = 4,000 pairs total.\n\nRegarding your target production price of approximately \u20ac4\u2013\u20ac5 per pair, I appreciate your transparency. While I cannot confirm the feasibility of this range at my level, I will forward your preliminary Tech Pack\/specification to our technical team for a detailed evaluation. They will assess the recommended yarn composition, reinforced heel and toe construction, and other technical aspects to provide feedback on the feasibility and indicative production pricing.\n\nPlease feel free to send your preliminary Tech Pack\/specification for the reinforced everyday sock. Once our technical team reviews it, they will provide you with the necessary feedback.\n\nThank you for considering us as your potential manufacturing partner. I look forward to receiving your specifications.\n\nBest regards.",
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            "content": "Hello Matilde,\n\nThank you for clarifying the MOQ structure.\n\nAt this stage, a minimum production quantity of 4,000 pairs for two colors\nand two size ranges would be above the scale we are planning for our\ninitial launch.\n\nFor our first production run, we are currently looking for a manufacturing\nsetup that allows us to test the market with a significantly smaller\nquantity before scaling.\n\nFor this reason, I will hold off on sending the Tech Pack for now.\n\nHowever, I would be very interested in reconnecting in the future once our\nproduction volumes increase, as Portugal remains one of the manufacturing\nlocations we are seriously considering.\n\nThank you again for your time and transparency.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMohamed\nAustria\n\nOn Wed, 12 Aug 2026 at 01:11, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Mohamed,\n>\n> Thank you for your detailed response and for clarifying your questions\n> regarding the MOQ structure.\n>\n> For socks, the MOQ is indeed 1,000 units per style and per color. This\n> means that if you have 2 colors and 2 size ranges, the requirement would be:\n>\n> B) 1,000 pairs per color and per size combination = 4,000 pairs total.\n>\n> Regarding your target production price of approximately \u20ac4\u2013\u20ac5 per pair, I\n> appreciate your transparency. While I cannot confirm the feasibility of\n> this range at my level, I will forward your preliminary Tech\n> Pack\/specification to our technical team for a detailed evaluation. They\n> will assess the recommended yarn composition, reinforced heel and toe\n> construction, and other technical aspects to provide feedback on the\n> feasibility and indicative production pricing.\n>\n> Please feel free to send your preliminary Tech Pack\/specification for the\n> reinforced everyday sock. Once our technical team reviews it, they will\n> provide you with the necessary feedback.\n>\n> Thank you for considering us as your potential manufacturing partner. I\n> look forward to receiving your specifications.\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 Mohamed,\n\nThank you for your understanding and for considering us for your future production needs. I completely understand your decision to start with a smaller scale for your initial launch. \n\nPlease feel free to reach out whenever you're ready to scale up your production. We would be delighted to explore opportunities to work together and support your brand's growth in the future.\n\nWishing you the best of luck with your market testing and initial launch. Looking forward to reconnecting when the time is right.\n\nBest regards.",
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