The partnership marks the first deployment of unspun’s 3D weaving platform outside its own microfactory and into the production environment of a global Tier-1 manufacturer. The companies aim to establish a more responsive manufacturing model that reduces production complexity, shortens lead times and enables apparel brands to respond more closely to actual demand.

Unlike conventional apparel production, which typically requires brands to forecast demand months in advance and commit to large production volumes, unspun’s OneWeave™ technology is designed to enable a more flexible yarn-to-garment manufacturing process.

The approach could help reduce overproduction, unsold inventory and markdowns while improving material utilisation.

From microfactory to industrial-scale manufacturing

Under the agreement, Arvind will initially install two OneWeave™ machines at its Ahmedabad facility, with operations expected to begin by December 2026.

The phased partnership also provides a potential path to more than 30 additional machines across India and/or North America during 2027–2028.

unspun will be responsible for installation, commissioning, training, software, servicing and technical support. Apparel brands will contract directly with Arvind to manufacture products using the technology.

The collaboration represents an important step in testing how 3D weaving can be integrated into established industrial manufacturing operations and scaled beyond smaller, specialised production environments.

"This partnership is about more than installing machines; it is about scaling our technology around the world with a world-class manufacturing partner, building the capacity to bring production closer to major markets in the U.S. and Europe. Bringing OneWeave™ into an industrial Tier-1 manufacturing environment is a critical step toward the responsive, demand-led manufacturing model our technology is designed to unlock: one where brands can respond to demand in weeks instead of months, reduce waste and markdown exposure, and move closer to making only what is needed." – Arne Arens, Chair of the board, unspun

Responding to changing market and regulatory requirements

The partnership also comes at a time when apparel manufacturers and brands face increasing pressure to reduce waste and improve supply chain efficiency.

New EU rules addressing the destruction of unsold apparel and footwear are adding further regulatory pressure on companies to reconsider traditional production and inventory models.

By enabling shorter production cycles and potentially bringing manufacturing closer to major consumer markets, the OneWeave™ platform is intended to support a shift towards more demand-driven production.

For Arvind, the technology offers an opportunity to expand its capabilities in advanced textile manufacturing while exploring new approaches to automation and material efficiency.

"Innovation has always been central to Arvind's growth journey, and our decision to deploy OneWeave™ reflects our conviction that the future of apparel manufacturing will be more automated, responsive and sustainable. This technology has the potential to significantly reduce manufacturing complexity, improve material utilisation and enable faster replenishment cycles for global apparel brands. Through this partnership with unspun, we are building capabilities that can help address these needs while strengthening our leadership in advanced textile manufacturing." – Karan Ojha, CEO - Wovens Business & COE, Arvind Limited

The initial installation in Ahmedabad will be an important step towards evaluating the technology under industrial production conditions. Its planned expansion across India and North America could provide a basis for bringing automated 3D weaving into larger-scale apparel supply chains.