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IN/TLTECH PACK · v0.1
Generated 2026-06-04 · Spec Synthesis #4 · Concept #2
IN/TL/2 — French Terry Sweatpant, Slate
400gsm organic French terry, tapered straight leg, pre-shrunk — the AOV anchor for Drop #1.
Categorysweatpants
Target retail$135
Fabric weight400 gsm
Estimated landed cost$40
Estimated margin70.4%
Confidence80%
Material & construction
| Fabric | GOTS-certified organic cotton, 400gsm French terry, pre-shrunk via compressive finishing, raw edge interior loop for texture signal |
|---|---|
| Silhouette | tapered straight leg, mid-rise, elasticated waistband with internal flat drawcord, slight taper below knee, ankle opening 7.5" at size M |
| Construction | flatlock seam construction throughout, 3.5cm wide elasticated waistband with covered elastic + internal flat drawcord, two side hand pockets (welt), no back pockets (clean silhouette), ankle cuff ribbed 2x2 |
| Trims | woven satin waistband label (factory, mill, wage printed), flat cotton drawcord with raw ends (no aglets — brand signal), debossed leather flag at left hip |
| Finishing | compressive pre-shrink finish post-sew, enzyme wash for hand, cold-wash and tumble-dry test confirming <2% residual shrinkage |
Colorway
Slate (#6B7280)Bone (#E8E4DC)
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 |
|---|---|
| inseam | 30" |
| ankle opening | 7.5" |
| waist relaxed | 13.5" |
| waist stretched | 18.5" |
| hip at 10 from waist | 23" |
| thigh at 1 below crotch | 12.5" |
Recommended factory profile
| Region | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Required certifications | GOTS, OEKO-TEX 100 |
| Rationale | Coelima confirmed as Asket's heavyweight French terry supplier; GOTS-certified; MOQ 100–300 per color; 10–12wk lead time requires Aug 2026 order placement for Nov 2026 delivery |
Demand evidence
- category_dataSweatpants: 113 sellouts in 30 days (tentree), 281 new drops — 3.6x sellout conversion vs. tees per strategic memory [1]; highest absolute sellout count in tracked data
- competitorCole Buxton tested sweatpants at $161–$195 despite market average of $120.80 — validates luxury-basics buyer segment willing to pay above average; IN/TL's $135 sits below CB ceiling with room to grow
- category_dataMinimalist sweatpant aesthetic accounts for 211 of 281 new drops in 30 days — dominant aesthetic signal aligns with IN/TL's visual language
- socialr/femalefashionadvice 'replace Everlane' thread (1,247 upvotes) explicitly sought alternatives for basics including bottoms — sweatpants are within the replacement consideration set for this cohort
- brand_fitSweatpant at 400gsm organic French terry is IN/TL's stated primary category alongside tees; Coelima is Asket's confirmed French terry supplier in Portugal — direct factory reference available
Risk flags
Tentree accounts for all 113 sweatpant sellouts in tracked data — their volume may reflect a price/distribution advantage IN/TL cannot match at launch; sellout quality (full price vs. markdown) is unconfirmed
400gsm French terry at $135 requires precise pre-shrink protocol — any shrinkage complaint at launch is brand-damaging for a transparency-first label; pre-production wash testing mandatory
Capital constraint ($5k–$15k) means 1 color only at launch if running tee + sweatpant simultaneously — Slate recommended as the safer colorway over Bone for bottoms
Why this for IN/TL
Sweatpants post 3.6x higher sellout conversion than tees in current data, and Cole Buxton's $161–$195 test validates the premium tier. At $135 with Coelima Portuguese provenance and an open-ledger cost card, IN/TL's sweatpant is defensibly positioned against both the mass minimalist field and the Cole Buxton premium — without needing Cole Buxton's brand age to justify the price.
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.