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IN/TLTECH PACK · v0.1
Generated 2026-06-04 · Spec Synthesis #19 · Concept #2
IN/TL/2 — Boxy Tee, Slate
Same 220gsm Somelos tee architecture in pigment-dyed slate grey — palette test SKU that shares all tooling costs with IN/TL/1.
Categorytee
Target retail$85
Fabric weight220 gsm
Estimated landed cost$24.25
Estimated margin71.5%
Confidence71%
Material & construction
| Fabric | GOTS-certified organic cotton, single jersey 220gsm, pigment-dyed (not garment-dyed) for flatter, drier hand vs Bone — creates two distinct color expressions from same base fabric |
|---|---|
| Silhouette | identical to IN/TL/1 — boxy crew, drop shoulder 1.75", body length 27.5" at size M; zero additional pattern cost, same block |
| Construction | identical block to IN/TL/1 — drop shoulder set-in, double-stitched hem 0.375", taped neck binding, side seams |
| Trims | woven satin neck label identical to IN/TL/1 (mill name, GOTS cert number, worker wage tier, GPS coordinates), rubber flag label at left hem seam; dye process noted as pigment-dyed on label |
| Finishing | pigment-dyed before sew (note: reverse of IN/TL/1 process — document difference on open-ledger page as intentional process variation), enzyme wash, pre-shrunk |
Colorway
Slate (#6B7280)Faded Slate (#8D97A3)Charcoal Wash (#4A4F54)
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 | Somelos: same factory as IN/TL/1, zero incremental setup cost for second colorway on same pattern block. Pigment-dye program confirmed in Somelos capabilities. Composite score 92. |
Demand evidence
- socialr/streetwear 'pop of pink' post hit 865 upvotes — highest Reddit signal in dataset — confirms color is an active conversation driver; slate is the cooler-toned equivalent for IN/TL's quieter palette
- competitorColorful Standard's model is explicitly built on broad colorway architecture (40 tee sellouts, 8 hoodie sellouts) — validates that palette range, not silhouette variation, drives repeat purchase in this tier
- marketLady White Co: 9 tee sellouts concentrated on elevated colorways; small sellout count signals scarcity model, not volume — IN/TL can match this with 2-color launch at 100 units each
- brand_fitTwo-color launch (Bone + Slate) enables $15K capital allocation across both SKUs at 100 units each without exceeding capital constraint; shares all factory setup costs
Risk flags
Two tee SKUs at launch doubles tee inventory exposure; only viable if capital allows 100 units per color without crowding out sweatpant development for Drop #2
Pigment-dye has lower wash-fastness than reactive or garment-dye — must confirm Somelos pigment-dye process meets wash test standards before commit; add wash spec to tech pack
Slate colorway directly overlaps with Colorful Standard's core palette — IN/TL's differentiation must come from open-ledger label and construction detail, not color uniqueness alone
Why this for IN/TL
Shares 100% of IN/TL/1's tooling and factory setup. Colorful Standard's 40-sellout tee performance is built on colorway breadth — two launch colors tests palette demand at zero incremental pattern cost, within the same $85 / 71.5% margin structure anchored to the real cost sheet.
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.