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IN/TLTECH PACK · v0.1
Generated 2026-06-04 · Spec Synthesis #5 · Concept #3
IN/TL/3 — Midweight Organic Short, Slate
280gsm GOTS organic cotton French terry 5" inseam short — highest heat score in category data, capital-efficient third SKU for Drop #1.
Categoryshorts
Target retail$88
Fabric weight280 gsm
Estimated landed cost$26
Estimated margin70.5%
Confidence67%
Material & construction
| Fabric | GOTS-certified organic cotton French terry, 280gsm, piece-dyed (not garment-dyed — cost control measure for this SKU) |
|---|---|
| Silhouette | mid-rise athletic short, 5" inseam, elasticated waistband with internal flat drawcord, clean face (no cargo pockets), slight taper from hip to hem, ribbed hem band optional |
| Construction | clean-finish waistband with 1.25" covered elastic + flat drawcord, double-stitched inseam and outseam, no side pockets for clean face, optional single back welt pocket 4"W x 4"H, bar-tack at stress points |
| Trims | satin woven label at inside waistband (factory name, cost breakdown), flat woven drawcord in matching colorway, no leather flag on this SKU — cost control |
| Finishing | piece-dyed pre-sew, enzyme wash post-sew for hand, pre-shrunk to <3% residual |
Colorway
Slate (#6B7280)Bone (#E8E4D9)
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 | 5" |
| back rise | 13.5" |
| front rise | 10.5" |
| hem opening | 11.5" |
| waist relaxed | 13" (26" stretched) |
| hip at 4in below waist | 21" |
| thigh at 1in below crotch | 12" |
Recommended factory profile
| Region | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Required certifications | GOTS, OEKO-TEX 100 |
| Rationale | Coelima or Somelos can cut shorts from the same French terry fabric run as the sweatpant — shared fabric sourcing reduces MOQ pressure and landed cost; certifications already met in sweatpant spec |
Demand evidence
- competitorShorts posted a heat score of 100 (tied highest in dataset) with 63 sellouts in 30 days from Tentree alone — the sellout-to-drop ratio is higher than sweatpants on a per-category basis
- competitor139 new short drops in 30 days vs 63 sellouts — a 45% sellout rate, the strongest conversion ratio in the live category data
- socialr/streetwear 'pop of pink' (457 upvotes) and minimalist silhouette threads validate clean, basic bottom demand; short category reads as underserved vs. noise
- brand_fitAt $88, shorts sit at IN/TL's price floor and serve as the accessible entry point to the brand — lowers first-purchase barrier while maintaining $80+ threshold that avoids commodity read
Risk flags
Shorts category heat score of 100 driven by Tentree — a volume brand; sellout velocity may not translate to premium-tier indie brand audience
Nov 2026 launch timing is sub-optimal for shorts — cold-weather consideration means shorts may sit as a secondary sell vs. tee and sweatpant; consider holding for Drop #2 (Spring 2027) if capital is tight
At $88, shortest distance to IN/TL's $80 price floor — any cost overrun on Portugal production closes margin to unacceptable levels; piece-dye (not garment-dye) is mandatory for this SKU to hold margin
Shared French terry fabric with sweatpant SKU is efficient but creates visual sameness risk — differentiate with distinct color and hem treatment
Why this for IN/TL
Shorts posted the highest sellout-to-drop conversion ratio in the live dataset (63 sellouts / 139 drops = 45%). At $88, this SKU serves as IN/TL's entry-price anchor — the product that converts a first-time buyer who won't commit to $135 at launch. Shared French terry fabric sourcing with the sweatpant makes this capital-efficient if run as a secondary SKU off the same mill order. Ranked third because Nov 2026 timing creates a seasonal headwind; if capital is constrained below $10K, defer to Drop #2.
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.