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IN/TLTECH PACK · v0.1
Generated 2026-06-04 · Spec Synthesis #12 · Concept #2
IN/TL/2 — Boxy Tee, Washed Black
Same 240gsm open-ledger tee in a second colorway — the sellout-hedge SKU that doubles conversion without doubling development cost.
Categorytee
Target retail$85
Fabric weight240 gsm
Estimated landed cost$26
Estimated margin69.4%
Confidence71%
Material & construction
| Fabric | GOTS-certified organic cotton, single jersey, 240gsm, garment-dyed post-sew |
|---|---|
| Silhouette | identical to IN/TL/1 — boxy heavyweight crew, drop shoulder 1.75", body length 27" at size M |
| Construction | identical to IN/TL/1 — tubular or cut-and-sew boxy, drop shoulder, double-stitched hem, taped neck binding |
| Trims | identical open-ledger woven neck label; dye-lot number unique to black batch |
| Finishing | garment-dyed black post-sew; ISO 105-X12 Grade 4 rub-fastness spec required; single cold wash pre-ship |
Colorway
Washed Black (#2B2B2B)Carbon (#1A1A1A)
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 | 0.75" |
| chest pit to pit | 22.5" |
| sleeve length sho | 8.75" |
Recommended factory profile
| Region | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Required certifications | GOTS, OEKO-TEX 100 |
| Rationale | Same mill run as IN/TL/1; second colorway on same fabric program adds no lead time and minimal MOQ overhead; GOTS-certified dye program required for black colorway |
Demand evidence
- competitorColorful Standard's 40 tee sellouts in 30d are concentrated in neutral colorways — black and bone are the category's proven velocity SKUs
- market436 minimalist tee drops in 30d with no recorded price drift confirms black/neutral tees absorb market volume without triggering discount pressure
- socialr/streetwear WDYWT posts (865 upvotes top post) consistently show black or neutral base layers — audience dresses dark-neutral foundation, not statement color
- opsSharing a tech pack and factory run with IN/TL/1 reduces development cost and compresses lead time — same mill, same dye program, second color added at MOQ 100 minimum
- brand_fitScarcity model validated by Colorful Standard and Lady White Co sellout data (memory [11]) — two colorways at MOQ 100 each = 200 units total, disciplined inventory, natural scarcity signal
Risk flags
Black garment-dye on 240gsm single jersey has higher rub-off risk in first washes — must specify dye fastness standard (ISO 105-X12 minimum Grade 4) in tech pack
Two tee SKUs at Drop #1 with no sweatpant risks missing the 3.6x conversion advantage of the sweatpant category (memory [1]) — this concept is only justified if capital constraint prevents adding a third category
Inventory split across two colorways at 100 units each leaves no restock buffer — if Bone sells through faster, Black holds dead inventory
Why this for IN/TL
Black is the category's highest-velocity neutral per competitor sellout data and r/streetwear WDYWT posts. Sharing a tech pack with IN/TL/1 keeps development cost flat while doubling sellout surface area at Drop #1 — consistent with the scarcity-plus-storytelling model that drove Lady White Co and Colorful Standard conversions (memory [11]).
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.