Factory: Five minutes from reality
In the project «Reality Minus Five Minutes, ” I explore how an idealized image can shatter at the most inappropriate moment. I decided to convey this idea through clothing: the t-shirt becomes a surface bearing the traces of destruction. What we perceive as messiness is transformed into an element of our wardrobe, and there is nothing to be afraid of in that.
Visualization
Technical Specifications
Silhouette — oversized, featuring dropped shoulders and wide, short sleeves. The T-shirt has a crew neckline finished with ribbed trimming. The hem and sleeve cuffs are finished with a double stitch.Material — dense knit fabric, 100% cotton, approximate density 240–260 g/m². The fabric holds its shape well and is suitable for photo printing.Color — soft pink.Size Chart — S, M, L, XL. The fit is relaxed, making the T-shirt suitable for various body types.Sample Dimensions (L): — Back length — 76 cm. — Chest width — 64 cm. — Sleeve length — 23 cm. — Shoulder width — approximately 60 cm. Front Print. The chest features a composition of two color photographs, arranged horizontally one below the other. The images capture moments of the collapse of an idealized situation.Front print size — approximately 28 × 45 cm.Back Print. The upper back features a typographical composition with the project title «Reality Minus Five.» The text is in black font: the first line is set in a bolder typeface, and the second is in a thinner, italic font. The minimalist design contrasts with the photographic print on the front.Back print size — approximately 20 × 8 cm.
Materials, cost calculation for manufacturing
Preliminary Cost Estimate for One Item
The cost of one t-shirt is approximately ₽1,550. This price includes an oversized pink cotton t-shirt, two prints—a colored photo print on the front and text on the back—the tag, packaging, and quality control.
The cost depends on the order volume: for an order of 10 pieces, it is about ₽1,500 per unit; for 30 pieces, it is ₽1,400; and for 50 pieces, it is ₽1,350. Creating the first sample will cost approximately ₽2,000. All amounts are estimates and may change depending on the manufacturer and printing technology.
Potential Productions:
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Stages of Production
- Design Development Finalizing two photos for the front and back inscription. Preparing mockups for print.2. Material Selection Choosing pink cotton fabric with a density of 240–260 g/m², and determining the size and relaxed oversized cut.3. Technical Specification Preparation Creating a technical drawing of the t-shirt, including dimensions, print placement, and descriptions of seams and finishing.4. Production and Printing Selection Finding a contractor, agreeing on the cost of sewing, print application technology, and minimum order quantity.5. Sample Creation Creating one t-shirt to check fit, fabric color, and print quality. Implementing adjustments as necessary.6. Batch Run Producing the batch after the sample is approved, applying prints, and installing labels.7. Quality Control Checking seams, sizes, image placement, and print durability.8. Packaging Folding the t-shirts, adding tags and bags, and packaging the finished goods.
