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IN/TLTECH PACK · v0.1
Generated 2026-06-04 · Spec Synthesis #15 · Concept #3
IN/TL/3 — Boxy Tee, Slate
220gsm boxy tee in Slate — the tertiary colorway held in reserve for restock demand signal, not included in Drop #1 initial run.
Categorytee
Target retail$85
Fabric weight220 gsm
Estimated landed cost$24
Estimated margin71.8%
Confidence58%
Material & construction
| Fabric | GOTS-certified organic cotton, 220gsm single jersey, pigment-dyed after sew for Slate tone |
|---|---|
| Silhouette | boxy heavyweight crew, drop shoulder 1.75", body length 27" at size M — identical block to IN/TL/1 and IN/TL/2 |
| Construction | Identical block to IN/TL/1 and IN/TL/2 — drop shoulder set-in, double-stitched hem 0.375", single-stitched sleeve hem, taped neck binding 1", side seams |
| Trims | woven neck label (4-line: mill name / GOTS cert number / worker wage tier / GPS coordinates) — shared spec with IN/TL/1 and IN/TL/2; embossed leather flag at left hem |
| Finishing | pigment-dyed after sew, pre-shrunk, single wash; wash-fastness ISO 105-C06 Grade 4 minimum QC gate; reserve production run for post-Drop #1 restock trigger (>60% sellout on IN/TL/1 or IN/TL/2) |
Colorway
Slate (#6B7280)Dusty Blue-Grey (#8C95A0)
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 mill block as IN/TL/1 and IN/TL/2; pigment-dye program for Slate achievable at same mill with 100-unit MOQ; deferred to post-Drop #1 restock to stay within capital constraint |
Demand evidence
- socialr/streetwear 'pop of pink' post hit 865 upvotes — highest Reddit signal in the dataset — validating non-neutral color interest in the streetwear demographic; Slate is the measured version of that signal for a transparency-first basics brand
- competitorColorful Standard's sellout velocity (40 tees in 30d) is built on a wide color palette including blue-grey tones — Slate fills the same emotional register without copying their colorway
- market436 minimalist tee drops in 30d with zero price drift signals the category rewards palette differentiation over volume — a third colorway launched as restock (not Day 1) preserves scarcity signal while proving demand
- brand_fitColorful Standard and Lady White Co restocks matched sellouts 6-for-6 per competitor brief — IN/TL should reserve Slate as a restock-only colorway to validate the scarcity model before committing MOQ capital
Risk flags
Launching three colorways in Drop #1 with $5k–$15k capital is mathematically risky — at $24–25 landed cost and 100-unit MOQ per color, three colors = $7,200–$7,500 in tee inventory alone, consuming 50–100% of capital before any sweatpants SKU
Slate should be designated a restock colorway only — not a Day 1 launch SKU — to preserve capital for the higher-conversion sweatpants category (3.6x sellout ratio per strategic memory)
Pigment-dye on 220gsm may fade faster than reactive dye — specify wash-fastness ISO 105-C06 Grade 4 minimum or risk returns and brand reputation damage on a transparency-first launch
Three tee concepts in Drop #1 with no sweatpants risks misaligning with the highest-conversion category signal in the live market data (sweatpants: 183 sellouts in 30d vs tee: 56 total)
Why this for IN/TL
Colorful Standard's 40-tee sellout velocity is built on palette breadth, but their scarcity model (6 restocks = 6 sellouts) proves sequenced color releases outperform simultaneous drops. Slate as a deferred restock colorway lets IN/TL test the scarcity model, preserve capital for the sweatpants SKU with 3.6x higher sellout conversion, and build a restock narrative — without front-loading MOQ risk on a third Day-1 colorway.
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.