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Generated 2026-06-04 · Spec Synthesis #6 · Concept #3
IN/TL/3 — Midweight Crew Sweatshirt, Faded Black
380gsm GOTS organic cotton French terry crew sweatshirt, relaxed straight body, ribbed cuffs and hem, garment-dyed, transparency-labeled.
Categorysweatshirt
Target retail$125
Fabric weight380 gsm
Estimated landed cost$37
Estimated margin70.4%
Confidence71%
Material & construction
| Fabric | GOTS-certified organic cotton French terry loop-back 380gsm, garment-dyed after sew, pre-shrunk, enzyme-washed for hand-feel |
|---|---|
| Silhouette | relaxed straight body (not boxy, not oversized), crew neck with 1.75" rib collar, set-in sleeve, body length 26.5" at size M, ribbed cuffs 2.5" and hem 2.5", no kangaroo pocket — clean face |
| Construction | set-in sleeve, 1.75" crew neck rib collar, 2.5" ribbed cuffs, 2.5" ribbed hem band, double-stitched body seams, French terry loop-back interior, no pocket |
| Trims | woven satin interior neck label with mill name (Coelima, Guimarães, Portugal), worker wage tier, GOTS cert number, dye lot reference; hang tag with factory GPS and open-ledger QR; self-color rib trims throughout |
| Finishing | garment-dyed after sew, pre-shrunk, enzyme wash for softened hand, dye lot variance documented on open ledger — shared dye program with sweatpant SKU where colorways align |
Colorway
Faded Black (#2A2A2A)Washed Slate (#8A9BA8)Bone (#E8E0D5)
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 |
|---|---|
| hem rib height | 2.5" |
| shoulder width | 19.5" |
| body length hps | 26.5" |
| cuff rib height | 2.5" |
| neck rib height | 1.75" |
| chest pit to pit | 22.5" |
| sleeve length sho | 25" |
| sleeve opening at cuff | 4" |
Recommended factory profile
| Region | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Required certifications | GOTS, OEKO-TEX 100 |
| Rationale | Coelima French terry program covers 380–420gsm loop-back for sweatshirt construction at same MOQ tier as sweatpant (100–300 units); shared mill reduces logistics overhead and enables single Portugal visit for open-ledger documentation of both SKUs |
Demand evidence
- competitorColorful Standard posted 6 sweatshirt sellouts in 30 days alongside 7 hoodie sellouts — secondary category but consistent conversion; validates $100–$130 premium crew market
- marketMinimalist sweatshirts generated 136 new drops in 30 days — equal to minimalist shorts — confirming active supply-side investment in the category by premium basics brands
- socialr/malefashionadvice 'Banana Republic in 2026' thread (163 upvotes): quality decline of incumbent basics brands signals audience appetite for durable, heavyweight alternatives in the crew sweatshirt tier
- brand_fitSweatshirt at $125 uses same French terry 380gsm fabric family as the #1 sweatpant SKU — shared mill program reduces sampling cost and production complexity within $5K–$15K capital envelope
Risk flags
Sweatshirt is a secondary category for IN/TL — if capital is constrained below $12K, this SKU should be deferred to Drop #2 to protect sweatpant and tee depth
Colorful Standard owns this silhouette at comparable weight with high brand recognition; IN/TL must lead with transparency differentiation, not silhouette novelty
Ribbed cuff and hem trims require separate rib knit fabric sourcing — confirm Coelima or mill partner has matching rib program in GOTS-certified cotton to avoid mixed certification SKU
Faded Black garment-dye on French terry requires consistent overdye process; black dye lots have highest wash-fade variance — document and disclose per open-ledger standard
Why this for IN/TL
Shares the Coelima French terry mill program with Rank #1 sweatpant, cutting sampling and logistics overhead within the $5K–$15K capital constraint. Colorful Standard's consistent sweatshirt sellouts validate the category, and the crew silhouette extends IN/TL's Drop #1 range without entering hoodie territory — keeping the assortment tight, basics-anchored, and provenance-led.
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.