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IN/TLTECH PACK · v0.1
Generated 2026-06-04 · Spec Synthesis #6 · Concept #1
IN/TL/1 — Tapered French Terry Sweatpant, Washed Slate
400gsm GOTS organic cotton French terry sweatpant, tapered straight, mid-rise, garment-dyed, open-ledger provenance label.
Categorysweatpants
Target retail$135
Fabric weight400 gsm
Estimated landed cost$40
Estimated margin70.4%
Confidence86%
Material & construction
| Fabric | GOTS-certified organic cotton French terry 400gsm, garment-dyed after sew, pre-shrunk, single wash for hand-feel and controlled shrinkage |
|---|---|
| Silhouette | tapered straight leg, mid-rise, elasticated waistband with internal flat drawcord, inseam 28.5" at size M, leg opening 7.25", no side pockets — clean face, single welt back pocket |
| Construction | elasticated waistband 1.5" with internal flat drawcord, single welt back pocket, tapered leg with inseam side seam, cover-stitch hem, french terry loop-back inside |
| Trims | woven satin neck/waistband label with mill name (Coelima, Guimarães, Portugal), worker wage tier, and GOTS cert number; hang tag with factory GPS coordinates and open-ledger QR code; flat woven drawcord in self-color |
| Finishing | garment-dyed after sew for tonal uniformity, pre-shrunk via industrial wash, single enzyme wash for hand-feel, batch color variation documented per dye lot on open ledger |
Colorway
Washed Slate (#8A9BA8)Bone (#E8E0D5)Faded Black (#2A2A2A)
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 | 28.5" |
| back rise | 14" |
| front rise | 11" |
| knee width | 9.25" |
| leg opening | 7.25" |
| waist relaxed | 13.5" |
| waist stretched | 18" |
| thigh 1 below crotch | 12.5" |
| hip 10 below waistband | 22" |
Recommended factory profile
| Region | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Required certifications | GOTS, OEKO-TEX 100 |
| Rationale | Coelima (Guimarães) is a confirmed Asket supplier with GOTS-certified French terry program, supports 400gsm loop-back, achieves MOQ 100–300 per colorway, 8–10 week lead time within June 2026 production window for Nov drop |
Demand evidence
- competitorTentree posted 113 sweatpant sellouts in 30 days — highest single-competitor sellout count in the entire dataset, validating category conversion strength
- competitorCole Buxton sweatpants tested at $161–$195, confirming luxury-basics buyers exist above IN/TL's $135 price point; IN/TL undercuts while holding 70% margin
- marketSweatpants category: 115 sellouts on 375 new drops (30.7% sell-through rate) vs tees 43 sellouts on 557 drops (7.7%) — 4x conversion efficiency favors bottoms as Drop #1 anchor
- socialr/femalefashionadvice 'replace Everlane' thread at 1,247 upvotes signals active migration from Everlane's core basics SKUs, which included $98 jogger/sweatpant as top seller
- brand_fit400gsm French terry at $135 sits in IN/TL's $110–$150 sweet spot; sweatpant anchors AOV and margin engine per accumulated strategic memory [1] and [9]
Risk flags
Garment-dye on heavyweight French terry introduces batch color variance — must be communicated as intentional and documented per open-ledger narrative, not flagged as QC defect
Single welt back pocket construction adds complexity vs plain face; confirm Coelima or alternate mill has pocket-bag program at this MOQ
Tentree's 113 sellouts indicate strong incumbent demand — IN/TL must differentiate on provenance narrative and open-ledger label, not silhouette novelty alone
Capital constraint ($5K–$15K) limits to 2 colorways at MOQ 100 each for launch; 3rd colorway (Faded Black) should be held for Drop #2 unless capital confirmed
Why this for IN/TL
Sweatpants are the highest-conversion category in the live data (30.7% sell-through vs 7.7% for tees) and the margin engine per strategic memory [1][9]. At $135 IN/TL undercuts Cole Buxton's $161–$195 tier while the open-ledger waistband label — mill name, worker wage, GPS hang tag — is a physical differentiation artifact no competitor currently owns in this price band.
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.