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IN/TLTECH PACK · v0.1
Generated 2026-06-04 · Spec Synthesis #9 · Concept #3
IN/TL/3 — Tapered French Terry Sweatpant, Pigment Slate
Second colorway of IN/TL/1 in muted slate — expands AOV options within Drop #1 without adding category or supply chain risk.
Categorysweatpants
Target retail$135
Fabric weight400 gsm
Estimated landed cost$37
Estimated margin72.6%
Confidence73%
Material & construction
| Fabric | GOTS-certified organic cotton French terry, 400gsm, garment-dyed post-sew, pre-shrunk, single wash — same fabric program as IN/TL/1 to consolidate mill relationship and reduce per-unit cost at combined MOQ |
|---|---|
| Silhouette | identical to IN/TL/1 — tapered straight leg, mid-rise, elasticated waistband with external drawcord, ribbed ankle cuff at 3.5", plain-face back (welt pocket subject to same Coelima MOQ confirmation as IN/TL/1) |
| Construction | identical spec to IN/TL/1 — mid-rise elasticated waistband with internal flat drawcord, tapered straight leg, ribbed ankle cuff, plain-face back (welt pocket subject to mill confirmation), double-stitched inseam and outseam |
| Trims | four-line woven waistband label identical to IN/TL/1 — dye-lot number printed on care label to reinforce hand-dyed intentionality; embossed leather flag at left hip |
| Finishing | garment-dyed after sew in separate pigment slate dye bath, pre-shrunk, single wash for hand, wash-fastness test (ISO 105-C06) required pre-bulk |
Colorway
Pigment Slate (#6B7278)Ash (#C4BFBA)
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 |
|---|---|
| knee | 9.5" |
| inseam | 28.5" |
| outseam | 40.5" |
| back rise | 14" |
| front rise | 10.5" |
| leg opening | 7.25" |
| waist relaxed | 13.5" |
| cuff rib height | 3.5" |
| waist stretched | 19" |
| waistband height | 1.75" |
| thigh 1in below crotch | 13" |
| hip 1in below waistband | 21.5" |
Recommended factory profile
| Region | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Required certifications | GOTS, OEKO-TEX 100 |
| Rationale | Same Coelima program as IN/TL/1 — consolidated order reduces per-unit overhead and strengthens mill relationship ahead of Drop #2. Pigment slate colorway requires separate dye-lot but same fabric bolt, minimizing new tooling cost. |
Demand evidence
- socialr/streetwear 'pop of pink' post at 865 upvotes — highest Reddit signal in 14d data; while not directly matching slate, confirms appetite for considered color choices beyond black/white basics
- market_dataSweatpants heat score 100/100 with 183 sellouts in 30d; two colorways on the highest-conversion SKU is the lowest-risk path to doubling sweatpant revenue without new category tooling
- competitorColorful Standard's 43 sellouts in 'other' category and 8 hoodie sellouts confirm color-range strategy drives incremental conversion — their model shows multiple colorways per silhouette as core to sellout velocity
- opsCombining IN/TL/1 and IN/TL/3 fabric orders at Coelima consolidates MOQ and may bring per-unit cost to $35-37 range vs. $38 single-colorway order — confirmed by Portugal mill MOQ 100-300 per SKU per color per strategic memory [5]
Risk flags
Two sweatpant colorways in Drop #1 doubles inventory risk on a single silhouette — if fit or sizing reads wrong at launch, both SKUs are exposed; mitigate by sizing run narrow (S/M/L only, no XS/XL at first drop)
Pigment slate garment-dye on 400gsm French terry has higher bleed risk than black or bone — require lab dip approval and wash-fastness test (ISO 105-C06) before bulk commit
Capital constraint ($5,000-15,000) means combined IN/TL/1 + IN/TL/3 + IN/TL/2 order at 100 units each risks full capital deployment at once — founder should model cash flow against minimum viable run of 100 units per colorway before committing all three SKUs simultaneously
Second colorway is incrementally lower strategic priority than the tee for brand narrative — rank 3 reflects ops logic (consolidated mill order), not audience demand novelty
Why this for IN/TL
Sweatpants are IN/TL's highest-conversion category (183 sellouts in 30d, heat score 100) — a second colorway on the same silhouette is the most capital-efficient way to expand Drop #1 revenue without adding factory relationships, category tooling, or new fit risk. Consolidating the Coelima order with IN/TL/1 also improves per-unit economics by ~$1-3, reinforcing the $135 margin story that IN/TL's open ledger makes public.
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.