knits and wovens

Hello, My name is Caleb from Scandal Italy. We are URGENTLY! seeking a new factory to produce 15-35 custom styles. Here at Scandal Italy, we proudly sell over 250,000 units annually across the USA and globally. We release monthly collections and need an organized, high-quality, and professional manufacturing partner. We operate on a wholesale model (not retail) and place reorders every 45-60 days.
Our styles include complex knits and wovens with intricate details, requiring competitive pricing and high-quality production.
PLEASE ANSWER EVERY QUESTION WITH DETAILED & CLEAR RESPONSES
This will allow us to review your factory properly and move forward efficiently.

Factory Experience & Clients
1. What brands have you manufactured for? (Please list names.)
2. Are you currently manufacturing for them?
3. How many years have you worked with each brand? (Example: Anthropologie - 7 years, all knitwear production)
Production & Capabilities
1. Do you produce only knits, only wovens, or both?
2. Can you print custom fabrics/designs?
3. What is your prototype production time?
4. What is your SMS (Salesman Sample) production time? (From order to delivery)
5. What is your full production lead time?
6. What is the cost for SMS samples?
7. What is the cost for prototyping?
8. How do you handle factory communication? (Do you provide weekly updates?)
9. Do you work with Google Sheets to track production progress?
10. Can you make prototypes based on photos alone?
11. Can you source or develop complex, unique fabrics?
12. Can you produce placement prints and custom prints?
13. How would you describe your manufacturing quality? (Comparable to Zara or higher? We expect Zimmerman-level quality.)
14. What is your MOQ per style & per color? (Can you do 60-90 units per color, 2-3 colors per style?)
Product & Pricing Evaluation
1. Please send 6-8 images of recent styles you've manufactured that are similar to Free People, along with FOB pricing for MOQ 200 units per style.