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IN/TLTECH PACK · v0.1
Generated 2026-06-04 · Spec Synthesis #8 · Concept #2
IN/TL/2 — Boxy Heavyweight Tee, Bone
260gsm GOTS organic cotton boxy crew tee, garment-dyed, with printed open-ledger neck label as brand narrative anchor.
Categorytee
Target retail$110
Fabric weight260 gsm
Estimated landed cost$28
Estimated margin74.5%
Confidence81%
Material & construction
| Fabric | 260gsm GOTS-certified organic cotton, single jersey, garment-dyed after sew |
|---|---|
| Silhouette | boxy heavyweight crew, drop shoulder 1.75", body length 27.5" at size M, slightly cropped relative to market standard, ribbed 1x1 neck binding, no side seams (tubular body preferred if mill supports, otherwise set-in side seam double-stitched) |
| Construction | drop shoulder set-in, double-stitched hem, taped neck binding (1x1 rib, self-fabric), tubular body preferred, side seam double-stitched fallback, shoulder seam topstitched for structure |
| Trims | printed open-ledger neck label (mill name, worker wage tier, GOTS cert #, GPS coordinates), woven satin care label at left side seam, embossed leather flag at left hem |
| Finishing | garment-dyed after sew, pre-shrunk, single wash for hand, dye lot number on neck label |
Colorway
Bone (#E8E0D5)Washed Black (#1C1C1C)Slate (#8A9099)
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 width | 22.5" |
| shoulder drop | 1.75" |
| body length hps | 27.5" |
| neck rib height | 0.875" |
| chest pit to pit | 23" |
| sleeve length sho | 9" |
Recommended factory profile
| Region | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Required certifications | GOTS, OEKO-TEX 100 |
| Rationale | Somelos (knitting + garment-dye program) or Coelima for single jersey 260gsm; GOTS-certified; MOQ 100–300 achievable; lead time 8–10 weeks. Tee is lower complexity than sweatpant — confirm garment-dye program and neck binding spec before committing. |
Demand evidence
- competitorColorful Standard posted 37 tee sellouts in 30d; Lady White Co posted 9 — combined validates premium tee sellthrough in IN/TL's price band even in oversaturated market
- category_dataMinimalist tee is the second-hottest silhouette by new drops (432/30d) — market is crowded but minimalist positioning still dominates, consistent with IN/TL's quiet, declarative voice
- socialr/malefashionadvice 'Banana Republic in 2026' thread (163 upvotes): luxury-weight tees remain worthwhile even as brand quality declines; industry shifting toward roomier fits — directly validates IN/TL's 260gsm boxy positioning per accumulated memory [13]
- competitorCole Buxton $75 premium tees hold price without discounting; IN/TL at $110 must own heritage/transparency narrative to justify premium over CB's blank — competitor brief confirms bifurcation between $55 blanks and $75 narrative tees
- positioningNAUTICA Made-in-USA tee drop (Hypebeast, relevance 75) validates manufacturing origin story as product differentiator — IN/TL's Portugal-to-Brooklyn model is structurally equivalent and more verifiable
- brand_fitTee is the brand's narrative anchor — the printed open-ledger neck label (factory name, wage, GOTS cert number) converts the $110 price point into a legible argument for durability math, not ethics premium per accumulated memory [4]
Risk flags
Tee market is oversaturated — 432 minimalist drops/30d; IN/TL must not compete on spec alone, narrative and ledger label are non-negotiable differentiators
Cole Buxton direct overlap at 260gsm boxy fit — differentiation must rest on transparency artifact and price positioning ($110 vs CB $75 blank), not silhouette novelty
Colorful Standard tee sellouts (37) are significant but CS operates at higher volume; IN/TL at 100-unit MOQ will have limited size depth — plan size curve carefully (M/L heavy)
Garment-dye on single jersey adds color variance risk — less severe than French terry but still requires dye lot documentation on ledger label
Why this for IN/TL
Tee is the brand's introduction to the market — it communicates silhouette, weight, and transparency ethos in one SKU. At $110 it sits at the IN/TL sweet spot, posts 74.5% margin, and the printed open-ledger neck label makes the manufacturing story tangible at first touch. r/malefashionadvice data and competitor sellout patterns both confirm demand for luxury-weight tees at this price tier from brands with a verifiable origin story.
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.