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IN/TLTECH PACK · v0.1
Generated 2026-06-04 · Spec Synthesis #8 · Concept #3
IN/TL/3 — Heavyweight Crewneck Sweatshirt, Slate
400gsm GOTS organic cotton French terry crew sweatshirt — same mill run as the sweatpant, sold as a set-able second piece.
Categorysweatshirt
Target retail$130
Fabric weight400 gsm
Estimated landed cost$38
Estimated margin70.8%
Confidence71%
Material & construction
| Fabric | 400gsm GOTS-certified organic cotton French terry, garment-dyed after sew, pre-shrunk — same fabric program as IN/TL/1 sweatpant to maximize mill efficiency and reduce per-unit dye cost |
|---|---|
| Silhouette | relaxed boxy crew, dropped shoulder 1.5", body length 28" at size M, ribbed cuffs and hem band, no hood, clean face (no logo placement — ledger label only), slightly cropped relative to market standard |
| Construction | relaxed boxy crew, dropped shoulder set-in 1.5", 2x2 ribbed cuff bands 3" height, 2x2 ribbed hem band 3.5" height, 1x1 ribbed neck band 1" height, French terry loop-side in, double-stitched side seams and shoulder seams, no kangaroo pocket |
| Trims | printed open-ledger neck label (mill name, worker wage tier, GOTS cert #, GPS coordinates — matching IN/TL/1 format), woven satin care label at left side seam, embossed leather flag at left hem, no external branding |
| Finishing | garment-dyed after sew in same dye batch as IN/TL/1 sweatpant where colorway matches, pre-shrunk, single enzyme wash, dye lot number on ledger label |
Colorway
Slate (#8A9099)Washed Black (#1C1C1C)
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 |
|---|---|
| shoulder drop | 1.5" |
| body length hps | 28" |
| cuff rib height | 3" |
| hem band height | 3.5" |
| chest pit to pit | 23.5" |
| neck band height | 1" |
| sleeve length sho | 25.5" |
Recommended factory profile
| Region | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Required certifications | GOTS, OEKO-TEX 100 |
| Rationale | Coelima handles French terry programs — shared mill run with IN/TL/1 sweatpant reduces setup cost and aligns dye lots for coordinated colorway. Same GOTS cert and OEKO-TEX 100 scope. Confirm crew neck rib band spec and sleeve attachment before tech pack lock. Lead time 8–12 weeks concurrent with sweatpant production. |
Demand evidence
- category_dataMinimalist sweatshirt logged 140 new drops in 30d — third-highest silhouette volume after tees and sweatpants, confirming category heat within IN/TL's aesthetic lane
- competitorColorful Standard posted 8 hoodie sellouts/30d; sweatshirt category is adjacent and less saturated than hoodies — sweatshirt allows IN/TL to enter upper-body fleece without competing on the most crowded silhouette
- opsSame 400gsm French terry mill run as IN/TL/1 sweatpant (Coelima) — shared fabric program reduces per-meter cost, consolidates garment-dye batch, and lowers MOQ risk within capital constraint of $5k–$15k
- socialr/malefashionadvice olive fatigue/work pants thread (180 upvotes) signals desire for versatile, durable separates that coordinate — sweatshirt + sweatpant set satisfies this styling logic without requiring denim or outerwear
- positioningCarhartt Crafted luxury basics coverage (Highsnobiety, relevance 70) validates premium heavyweight fleece positioning; sweatshirt at $130 sits within the same elevated-essentials tier IN/TL is building into per accumulated memory [15]
Risk flags
Drop #1 capital constraint ($5k–$15k) means three SKUs at 100 units each pushes budget to limit — sweatshirt should only proceed if sweatpant (IN/TL/1) shares the same production run and dye batch, saving $4–6 per unit on setup
Sweatshirt is a secondary category per brand identity — if capital is insufficient for all three, defer to Drop #2 and prioritize IN/TL/1 and IN/TL/2
Same garment-dye batch variance risk as IN/TL/1 applies — dye lot documentation on ledger label is mandatory
No direct sweatshirt sellout data from named competitors in the live dataset — demand inference is category-level, not brand-level; confidence is lower than Rank 1 and 2
Why this for IN/TL
Shares the IN/TL/1 mill run and fabric program — at 100-unit MOQ, co-production with the sweatpant reduces per-unit landed cost and makes a coordinating set purchasable at launch, increasing AOV without adding supply chain complexity. Minimalist sweatshirt logged 140 drops/30d confirming category demand. Ranked third because capital constraint makes it conditional on sweatpant production confirmation, not because the product case is weak.
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.