Proof of Usefulness Report

Proper Cloth

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+530

Proof of Usefulness Score

Industry Mainstay

Proper Cloth is a verified market leader in the custom menswear space with significant revenue (est. $20M+) and longevity (founded 2008), placing it well above the calibration baseline. However, the submission quality is critically low, featuring hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and missing technical details ('fashion' is not a technology). The score reflects the strong external reality of the business, heavily penalized by the lack of credible evidence provided in the input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0

Audience Reach Impact+75.0

Technical Innovation+52.5

Evidence Of Traction+118.75

Market Timing Relevance+90.0

Functional Completeness+2.5

Subtotal+563.75

Usefulness Multiplierx0.94

Final Score+530

Project Details

Project URL

propercloth.com

Description

Proper Cloth makes it easy for men to purchase perfect fitting dress shirts online. In any style. In any size. It’s easier than driving to the mall. Shirts start from $80 and are delivered in 1-2 weeks. Try it at http://propercloth.com.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position

Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns

User Engagement

Documented reach suggests active user community

Technical Stack

Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline