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IN/TLTECH PACK · v0.1
Generated 2026-06-04 · Spec Synthesis #17 · Concept #3
IN/TL/1B — Boxy Heavyweight Tee, Washed Slate
260gsm GOTS organic cotton boxy tee in garment-dyed washed slate — second colorway to test palette demand at Drop #1.
Categorytee
Target retail$85
Fabric weight260 gsm
Estimated landed cost$24.25
Estimated margin71.5%
Confidence74%
Material & construction
| Fabric | GOTS-certified organic cotton, 260gsm single jersey, garment-dyed post-sew (washed slate), pre-shrunk single wash |
|---|---|
| Silhouette | identical to IN/TL/1 — boxy heavyweight crew, drop shoulder 1.75", body length 27.5" at size M, ribbed crew neck |
| Construction | identical to IN/TL/1 — drop shoulder set-in, double-needle hem 0.375", taped neck binding, side seam construction, single-jersey body |
| Trims | woven satin neck label (mill name: Somelos, worker wage tier, GOTS cert number, GPS coordinates — 4-line format), no chest branding, embossed leather flag at left hem seam |
| Finishing | garment-dyed post-sew in washed slate, single enzyme wash, pre-shrunk to <3% residual shrink, dye-lot batch number printed on interior label |
Colorway
Washed Slate (#7A8A99)Stone (#C4B9A8)
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 | 27.5" |
| 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 run as IN/TL/1 — shared production order reduces per-unit cost, consolidates lead time to single 8-10wk window, and qualifies for combined MOQ. Inarbel (score 91, heavyweight_specialty) as backup if Somelos capacity is constrained across both tee and sweatpant orders. |
Demand evidence
- socialr/streetwear 'pop of pink' post at 865 upvotes — highest Reddit signal in the 14d dataset — confirms color as a primary engagement driver in the target audience's consumption behavior
- competitorColorful Standard's 40 tee sellouts in 30d are driven by their garment-dye colorway program — color variety is their conversion engine; IN/TL testing a second colorway at launch validates demand before scaling
- brand_fitTwo-colorway Drop #1 (undyed white + washed slate) keeps launch tight — max 200-unit total commitment within $5k-$15k capital constraint — while generating comparative sellout data to inform Drop #2 palette decisions
- socialr/malefashionadvice 'essential shirts' thread (86 upvotes) specifically seeks mix-and-match pieces for elevated casual style — a two-tone tee launch (neutral + muted color) directly serves that wardrobe-building brief
Risk flags
Running three SKUs (two tee colorways + sweatpant) at 100 units each = $7,275 landed cost minimum — sits within $5k-$15k capital band but leaves limited buffer for sampling, shipping, and launch marketing
Slate colorway on tee and sweatpant creates minor palette collision — differentiate by naming and content strategy to prevent the two from cannibalizing each other in drop presentation
Second colorway at launch dilutes scarcity signal — consider staggering: IN/TL/1 (undyed white) at Drop #1 launch, IN/TL/1B (washed slate) as 2-week restock drop to build restock narrative early
Why this for IN/TL
Colorful Standard's 40 tee sellouts in 30d are built on a garment-dye colorway program — color is their conversion mechanism. A controlled two-colorway tee launch at identical $85 price and 71.5% margin generates comparative sellout data for Drop #2 palette decisions without adding production complexity, since both colorways run on the same Somelos order. Staggering the second colorway as a restock drop activates IN/TL's scarcity model from day one.
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.