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IN/TLTECH PACK · v0.1
Generated 2026-06-04 · Spec Synthesis #1 · Concept #1
IN/TL/1 — Boxed Heavyweight Tee, Bone + Washed Slate
260gsm GOTS organic cotton boxy tee, garment-dyed in Portugal, two colorways, open-ledger provenance.
Categorytee
Target retail$110
Fabric weight260 gsm
Estimated landed cost$31
Estimated margin71.8%
Confidence84%
Material & construction
| Fabric | GOTS-certified organic cotton, 260gsm single jersey, garment-dyed after sew for lived-in hand; pre-shrunk, single-washed |
|---|---|
| Silhouette | boxy heavyweight crew, drop shoulder 1.75", body length 27.5" at size M, slightly cropped arm, straight hem with single-stitch detail, relaxed chest with minimal taper |
| Construction | drop shoulder set-in, double-stitched hem 0.375", taped neck binding, single-needle topstitch at sleeve hem, no side seam preferred (tubular knit body if mill supports) |
| Trims | woven satin neck label with mill name + worker wage printed (brand differentiator); embossed debossed leather flag at left hem; hang tag printed with factory GPS coordinates and open-ledger QR |
| Finishing | garment-dyed after sew, enzyme-washed for hand softness, pre-shrunk to <3% residual shrink, individually poly-bagged in recycled material |
Colorway
Bone (#E8E0D0)Washed Slate (#7A8B96)
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 | 8.75" |
Recommended factory profile
| Region | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Required certifications | GOTS, OEKO-TEX 100 |
| Rationale | GOTS-certified knitting mills in Guimarães region capable of garment-dye programs; MOQ 100–300 per colorway achievable; 8–10 week lead time allows June 2026 production start for Nov drop; physically visitable for founder transparency content |
Demand evidence
- redditr/femalefashionadvice 'Replace Everlane' thread: 1,247 upvotes actively seeking durable, ethics-verified basics alternatives — direct purchase intent signal for IN/TL's tee category
- competitorColorful Standard: 21 tee sellouts in 30 days; tee category heat score 63 with 377 total products but only 31 sellouts — low sellout rate signals oversupply of mediocre tees, not demand absence; quality gap opportunity
- market_dataMarket avg tee price $92.92; IN/TL at $110 sits 18% above market avg, defensible on 260gsm + Portugal provenance + open-ledger story without crossing luxury threshold
- competitorCole Buxton flooding tee market with 15 SKUs at $74–$101 signals category confidence; IN/TL's $110 + transparency narrative is the wedge vs. SKU-velocity competition
- newsEverlane acquired by Shein (reported this week, relevance score 75 across 5 sources); Everlane's 'radical transparency' positioning now compromised — IN/TL enters a trust vacuum with authentic Portugal-made story
- brand_fitTee is IN/TL's stated primary category at brand-target 260gsm boxy drop-shoulder — execution matches identity constraints exactly
Risk flags
Tee sellout rate is only 8.2% (31/377) in category — market is crowded; differentiation must be narrative-driven not silhouette-driven
Cole Buxton direct overlap at 260gsm+ weight tier; IN/TL must own the provenance story Cole Buxton cannot replicate (open wage ledger, named mill)
Two colorways at 75 units each (150 total) concentrates SKU risk — if Bone underperforms, Slate carries the drop; no safety SKU
Why this for IN/TL
The Everlane-Shein collapse created a documented trust vacuum (1,247 Reddit upvotes seeking alternatives this week); a Portugal-made 260gsm tee at $110 with a named mill and published worker wage is the exact product that thread is asking for. Anchors Drop #1 credibility and generates the content (factory visit, wage ledger) that no Cole Buxton SKU can replicate.
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.