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IN/TLTECH PACK · v0.1
Generated 2026-06-04 · Spec Synthesis #3 · Concept #1
IN/TL/1 — Boxed Heavyweight Tee, Bone
260gsm GOTS organic cotton boxy tee, garment-dyed in Bone — the transparent alternative to every compromised basics brand.
Categorytee
Target retail$115
Fabric weight260 gsm
Estimated landed cost$32
Estimated margin72.2%
Confidence85%
Material & construction
| Fabric | GOTS-certified organic cotton, heavyweight single jersey, 260gsm, garment-dyed after sew for lived-in hand feel, pre-shrunk single wash |
|---|---|
| Silhouette | Boxy heavyweight crew, drop shoulder 1.75", body length 27.5" at size M, slightly tapered below armhole to avoid full box sack, ribbed neck binding, no side seams |
| Construction | Drop shoulder set-in sleeve, double-needle hem 0.375" topstitch, taped neck binding with self-fabric, no side seams (tubular body preferred for clean hand), back neck drop 0.5" lower than front |
| Trims | Woven satin neck label with factory name, mill name, worker wage index, and GSM printed (not sewn — printed label is the transparency artifact); embossed matte-finish leather flag at left hem with batch number |
| Finishing | Garment-dyed after sew in small batches (30–50 units per dye lot), single enzyme wash for hand feel, pre-shrunk to <3% residual shrink, air-dried flat |
Colorway
Bone (#E8E0D0)Washed Black (#2A2A2A)Slate (#6B7280)
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 | 9" |
Recommended factory profile
| Region | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Required certifications | GOTS, OEKO-TEX 100 |
| Rationale | GOTS-certified Portuguese mills (e.g., Bairro district knitters, Coimbra-area dye houses) achieve 260gsm single jersey with garment-dye capability; MOQ 100–300 per colorway achievable; 8–10 week lead time fits Nov 2026 horizon with order by Aug 2026; physically visitable from NYC for brand verification narrative |
Demand evidence
- competitorCole Buxton dropped 15 tee/sweatpant SKUs this week in the $74–$101 range; 306 tee new drops in 30 days — highest category heat score (100) across all tracked categories
- competitorColorful Standard recorded 24 tee sellouts in 30 days — the highest among directly named IN/TL competitors in the tee category
- socialr/femalefashionadvice 'What are we wearing/buying to replace Everlane?' thread hit 1,247 upvotes in last 14 days — active consumer hunt for uncompromised basics brand, direct market opening
- market_dataMarket average tee price $92.92; IN/TL at $115 sits 24% above average but below Cole Buxton's $145 comparable weight tier — defensible premium without crossing luxury threshold
- newsEverlane's Shein acquisition and sustainability team exodus (Sourcing Journal) creates first credible vacuum in the transparent-basics segment since 2020 — IN/TL's Portugal provenance directly fills it
- brand_fitTee is IN/TL's stated primary category at exact 260gsm target weight; boxy drop-shoulder silhouette matches brand spec and minimalist aesthetic which logged 328 new drops in 30 days — most active aesthetic in the tee category
Risk flags
Cole Buxton operates in near-identical weight and silhouette territory — differentiation must be carried entirely by transparency narrative and provenance story, not product alone
Garment dyeing adds ~$4–6/unit to landed cost and introduces batch-to-batch color variation; must communicate as a feature (character) not a defect
Zero price drift across the tee category signals frozen market — $115 price point requires strong launch narrative to avoid being commoditized on day one
Capital constraint ($5K–$15K) limits opening buy to ~150–300 units across 3 colorways; sell-through risk on Slate if Bone and Washed Black lead demand
Why this for IN/TL
Highest category heat score (100), 306 new drops in 30 days, 1,247-upvote Everlane-replacement thread signal simultaneous supply-side validation and demand-side vacuum. At $115 with a published factory ledger on every label, this tee IS the brand argument — not a product supporting one.
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.