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IN/TLTECH PACK · v0.1
Generated 2026-06-04 · Spec Synthesis #2 · Concept #3
IN/TL/3 — Heavyweight Crewneck Sweatshirt, Washed Slate
400gsm GOTS organic cotton loopback crew, garment-dyed Washed Slate — relaxed boxy fit, ribbed cuffs and hem, Portugal-made.
Categorysweatshirt
Target retail$125
Fabric weight400 gsm
Estimated landed cost$37
Estimated margin70.4%
Confidence74%
Material & construction
| Fabric | GOTS-certified organic cotton loopback fleece (loop-back interior), garment-dyed after sew, enzyme-washed |
|---|---|
| Silhouette | Relaxed boxy crew, drop shoulder 1.5", body length 26.5" at size M, 1x1 rib cuffs and waistband, no hood, minimal external detail |
| Construction | Set-in sleeve, loopback fleece, 1x1 rib cuffs and waistband, double-needle stitch on all major seams, taped shoulder seam for structure, no kangaroo pocket |
| Trims | Woven satin interior label with factory code, worker wage, GOTS cert number; embossed vegan leather flag at left hem; no external logo or graphic |
| Finishing | Garment-dyed after sew; enzyme wash; pre-shrunk; loop-back interior brushed for hand-feel without pilling |
Colorway
Washed Slate (#6B7580)Faded Black (#2A2A2A)Washed Bone (#E0D8C8)
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 | 1.5" |
| body length hps | 26.5" |
| cuff rib height | 2.5" |
| chest pit to pit | 23.5" |
| sleeve length sho | 24.5" |
| waistband rib height | 2.5" |
Recommended factory profile
| Region | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Required certifications | GOTS, OEKO-TEX 100 |
| Rationale | Same loopback/fleece-capable mill as Concept 2; consolidating sweatshirt and sweatpant at one mill reduces oversight travel and qualifies for combined MOQ pricing; GOTS-certified loopback fleece available 380–420gsm |
Demand evidence
- category_dataMinimalist sweatshirt aesthetic posted 122 new drops in 30 days — third-highest minimalist category volume, confirming market appetite beyond tees and sweatpants
- competitorColorful Standard posted 6 sweatshirt sellouts in 30 days — modest but consistent signal in exactly the premium-basics positioning IN/TL targets
- competitorCole Buxton's 15-SKU flood is concentrated in tees and sweatpants — sweatshirt is the least-contested adjacent category for a Drop #1 entry with the same weight story
- socialr/femalefashionadvice Everlane replacement thread (1,247 upvotes) — Everlane's French terry crew was a top-selling SKU; replacement demand extends naturally to heavyweight crewneck sweatshirts
- brand_fitSweatshirt is listed as a secondary IN/TL category — at 400gsm loopback with garment-dye, it shares mill and dye process with the sweatpant, reducing marginal production cost and visit overhead
Risk flags
Sweatshirt is a secondary IN/TL category — if capital is constrained at launch, this is the first SKU to defer to Drop #2 rather than compromise tee or sweatpant MOQs
Colorful Standard competes directly at similar weight and price tier with strong existing audience — differentiation must lean entirely on IN/TL's open-ledger narrative, not silhouette
122 new sweatshirt drops vs. 402 tee drops signals lower category urgency — validated but not the priority; rank 3 reflects this delta
Garment-dyed Slate at 400gsm loopback carries same dye-penetration risk as sweatpant — requires same lab dip protocol and increases total QC burden if running all three concepts simultaneously
Why this for IN/TL
Sweatshirt consolidates at the same Portugal mill as the sweatpant, reducing marginal logistics cost and production travel — operationally efficient for a capital-constrained Drop #1. Colorful Standard's consistent sellout data validates the premium-basics crewneck segment, and Everlane's collapse leaves a direct opening in the $110–$135 garment-dyed crew market that IN/TL's open-ledger story is built to fill.
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.