IN/TL/3 — Boxy Heavyweight Tee, Washed Black

260gsm GOTS organic cotton boxy tee in deep garment-dyed washed black — the essential dark anchor for Drop #1.

Categorytee

Target retail$85

Fabric weight260 gsm

Estimated landed cost$24.25

Estimated margin71.5%

Confidence67%

Material & construction

Fabric	GOTS-certified organic cotton, single jersey 260gsm, garment-dyed after sew
Silhouette	boxy heavyweight crew, drop shoulder 1.75", body length 27.5" at size M, ribbed neck binding — identical block to IN/TL/1
Construction	Identical block to IN/TL/1 and IN/TL/2 — drop shoulder set-in, double-needle stitched hem 0.375", taped neck binding, side seam construction
Trims	woven satin neck label (mill name, GOTS cert number, worker wage tier, GPS coordinates of Somelos), embossed leather flag at left hem
Finishing	garment-dyed after sew in deep black, pre-shrunk single cold wash, enzyme wash for hand softness, slight fading intentional and documented on open-ledger label

Colorway

Washed Black (#2A2A2A)Faded Charcoal (#3D3D3D)

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	23"
sleeve length sho	9"

Recommended factory profile

Region	Portugal
Required certifications	GOTS, OEKO-TEX 100, GRS
Rationale	Somelos garment-dye program handles deep blacks at 260gsm with confirmed GOTS compliance. Third colorway on the same block — if capital allows, runs concurrently with IN/TL/1 and IN/TL/2. If capital is constrained, this is the reserve SKU for Drop #2.

Demand evidence

competitorLady White Co's 9 tee sellouts skew heavily toward dark neutrals based on their catalog structure — black and charcoal are the highest-reorder SKUs in the premium basics segment
socialr/malefashionadvice 'essential shirts and tops' thread (86 upvotes) consistently cites a reliable black tee as the first wardrobe essential — dark neutral is the lowest-friction entry point for new buyers
brand_fitWashed black on 260gsm garment-dye achieves the faded, lived-in finish that reads as elevated rather than commodity black — consistent with IN/TL's quiet, declarative aesthetic and Portugal origin story

Risk flags

Third colorway exceeds $5,000–$15,000 capital band if all three run simultaneously at 100 units each (est. $7,275 landed for 300 units total) — feasible at top of range but leaves no buffer for freight overages or QC rejects

Washed black is the most competitive colorway in minimalist basics — Cole Buxton, Colorful Standard, and Lady White Co all hold black tees year-round; IN/TL's differentiation is structural (open ledger), not color-driven

Recommend positioning this as a Drop #2 SKU if capital requires choosing — bone and slate offer more visual differentiation at launch and reduce inventory risk

Why this for IN/TL

r/malefashionadvice 'essential shirts' thread (86 upvotes) names a reliable black tee as the first wardrobe staple. Washed black on 260gsm garment-dye is IN/TL's lowest-friction acquisition SKU — but capital math puts this at Drop #2 unless the full $15K budget is deployed at launch.

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.