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IN/TLTECH PACK · v0.1
Generated 2026-06-04 · Spec Synthesis #11 · Concept #3
IN/TL/3 — Boxy Tee, Pigment Black
240gsm GOTS organic cotton boxy tee in deep pigment black — second colorway of IN/TL/1 to maximize MOQ efficiency at launch.
Categorytee
Target retail$85
Fabric weight240 gsm
Estimated landed cost$25
Estimated margin70.6%
Confidence72%
Material & construction
| Fabric | GOTS-certified organic cotton, 240gsm single jersey, garment-dyed after sew in deep pigment black |
|---|---|
| Silhouette | boxy heavyweight crew, drop shoulder 1.75", body length 27" at size M — identical construction to IN/TL/1, second dye-lot colorway |
| Construction | identical to IN/TL/1 (Chalk) — drop shoulder set-in sleeve, double-stitched hem 0.375", taped neck binding, side seam construction; second dye-lot run on same base fabric |
| Trims | woven satin neck label carrying mill name + GOTS cert number + worker wage tier + GPS coordinates — identical label system to IN/TL/1; dye-lot batch number printed on label to make each unit's production identity traceable |
| Finishing | garment-dyed after sew in GOTS-compliant pigment black, single enzyme wash for hand, pre-shrunk, dye-lot variation (2–3%) documented per batch and disclosed on label as intentional feature |
Colorway
Pigment Black (#1C1C1C)Faded Espresso (#2E2218)
Points of measure (size M)
Specs as recommended. Grade S/L/XL using standard rules (2" chest/hem jumps for tee, 1.5" waist/hip for sweatpant). Tolerance ±¼" on critical dimensions.
| Point | Size M |
|---|---|
| shoulder drop | 1.75" |
| body length hps | 27" |
| neck rib height | 0.875" |
| chest pit to pit | 22.5" |
| sleeve length sho | 8.75" |
Recommended factory profile
| Region | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Required certifications | GOTS, OEKO-TEX 100 |
| Rationale | Same Somelos production run as IN/TL/1 (Chalk) — black is a second dye-lot on identical construction, no additional sampling cost, shared MOQ program reduces per-unit overhead; GOTS-certified dye process required for black pigment colorway |
Demand evidence
- socialr/streetwear 'pop of pink' post (865 upvotes) and multiple WDYWT posts signal active engagement with color-forward basics — black anchors the palette as the highest-converting neutral in minimalist basics, validated by Colorful Standard's 40 tee sellouts concentrated in core neutrals
- competitorColorful Standard's tee sellout dominance (40 sellouts/30d) is built on a core neutral palette strategy — black is structurally the highest-sell-through colorway in the minimalist basics segment
- market436 minimalist tee drops in 30d is the second-highest hot silhouette count; launching two colorways (chalk + black) on one construction maximizes MOQ efficiency — 100 units per color at Somelos stays within $5,000–$15,000 capital constraint
- brand_fitPigment-dyed black garment introduces intentional dye-lot variation reframed as hand-dyed feature per strategic memory [8] — each unit is slightly unique, reinforcing open-ledger narrative that each garment has a traceable production identity
Risk flags
Black garment-dye at GOTS-certified standard requires dye supplier confirmation — GOTS-compliant black dyes have fewer options than synthetic dye programs; mill must confirm approved colorant before production commitment
Launching two tee colorways risks diluting scarcity signal on Drop #1 — consider staggering chalk at launch and black as restock/Drop #1.5 if inventory budget is constrained below $10,000
240gsm garment-dyed black will show wear patterns (fading, creasing) faster than piece-dyed or reactive-dyed options — frame as patina feature in product copy, not a durability weakness
Two tee SKUs + one sweatpant SKU = three SKUs total for Drop #1; at 100 units per SKU per color, total landed cost is approximately $8,700 — within $5,000–$15,000 capital constraint but leaves limited buffer for packaging, shipping, and marketing
Why this for IN/TL
Ranks #3 as a capital-efficient second colorway on the same IN/TL/1 construction — no additional sampling cost, shared Somelos production run, and black is the highest-converting neutral in minimalist basics per Colorful Standard's 40-sellout tee data. Dye-lot batch numbering on the open-ledger label turns a standard second colorway into a traceable-unit narrative that reinforces IN/TL's transparency positioning without additional product complexity.
Acceptance criteria (sample review)
- Hand-feel matches reference garment within ±10% weight tolerance.
- Color matches Pantone TCX / lab dip approved before bulk.
- All points of measure within ±¼" on size M; grade rules pass for S, L, XL.
- GOTS + OEKO-TEX certificates received and verified before bulk PO.
- Sample washed 5x at home temperature — no shrinkage beyond 3%, no pilling.
- Stitch density ≥ 10 SPI on critical seams; coverstitch on hem.