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IN/TLTECH PACK · v0.1
Generated 2026-06-04 · Spec Synthesis #1 · Concept #3
IN/TL/3 — Boxed Heavyweight Tee, Faded Black
260gsm GOTS organic cotton boxy tee in a third colorway — extends Rank 1 program with a commercial anchor color at no additional factory setup cost.
Categorytee
Target retail$110
Fabric weight260 gsm
Estimated landed cost$31
Estimated margin71.8%
Confidence74%
Material & construction
| Fabric | GOTS-certified organic cotton, 260gsm single jersey, garment-dyed after sew (overdyed black, single-washed for faded hand); pre-shrunk |
|---|---|
| Silhouette | identical to IN/TL/1 — boxy heavyweight crew, drop shoulder 1.75", body length 27.5" at size M; same block, different dye lot |
| Construction | identical to IN/TL/1 block — drop shoulder set-in, double-stitched hem 0.375", taped neck binding, single-needle topstitch at sleeve hem |
| Trims | woven satin neck label with mill name + worker wage (consistent with IN/TL/1); embossed debossed leather flag at left hem; hang tag with factory GPS QR |
| Finishing | garment-dyed after sew (overdyed black program), single-washed for faded hand and anti-uniform texture, pre-shrunk to <3%; color tolerance spec required at dye approval stage |
Colorway
Faded Black (#2C2C2C)
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 | Same mill as IN/TL/1; black garment-dye is standard program at Portuguese dye houses; no new vendor relationship or audit required; lead time identical at 8–10 weeks |
Demand evidence
- competitorCole Buxton runs 4x repetitions of the ATHLETIC INC TEE in color/wash variations at $101 — brand is explicitly testing color depth within one silhouette as commercial strategy; IN/TL mirrors this with one block across three colorways
- competitorColorful Standard's tee sellout model (21 in 30 days) is built on color variety within a fixed silhouette — validates colorway extension as the lever, not new silhouettes
- market_data306 minimalist tee drops in 30 days; black is the baseline expectation in minimalist streetwear — omitting black from Drop #1 creates a product gap that competitors will fill by default
- socialr/streetwear 'some 2026 fits' post (166 upvotes) and general WDYWT content confirms black remains the default foundation color in minimalist streetwear community IN/TL targets
- brand_fitThird colorway on same block requires no new tech pack, no new factory setup — same Portuguese mill, same construction, incremental MOQ 75–100 units; capital-efficient SKU extension within $15K budget
Risk flags
Black tee is the most competitive colorway in the market — 306 minimalist tee drops in 30 days, many in black; story-driven differentiation (named mill, wage ledger) must work harder here than on Bone or Slate
Three tee colorways + one sweatpant risks Drop #1 feeling like a tee brand, not a basics brand — founder must frame the sweatpant as equal hero in launch content
At 75 units this colorway is the lowest-MOQ SKU; if factory minimum is 100 units, budget impact is an additional $930 in COGS — confirm MOQ with mill before committing
Garment-dyed black has highest variability in wash consistency across a production run; QC spec for color tolerance must be tight (+/- 0.5 Delta E recommended)
Why this for IN/TL
Cole Buxton's 4x color repetition on a single tee silhouette is a proven commercial pattern in this exact market segment. Black adds no factory cost, no new audit, and no design risk — it adds a commercial foundation color that the 25-35yo Brooklyn creative audience defaults to. At $110 with the same open-ledger hang tag, it extends the Rank 1 narrative without diluting the Drop #1 product count beyond 3 SKUs.
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.