unspun, the B Corp-certified fashion technology company behind OneWeave™ 3D weaving, and Arvind Limited, one of India’s leading textile-to-retail conglomerates, today announced a strategic partnership to bring yarn-to-garment 3D weaving into industrial-scale apparel manufacturing.
It marks the first time unspun’s 3D weaving platform will move from its microfactory into the production environment of a global Tier-1 manufacturer.
The fashion industry’s operating model still depends on forecasting demand months in advance, committing to bulk orders, and correcting for inevitable misses through markdowns, deadstock and disposal. As of July 19, 2026, new EU rules prohibit large companies from destroying unsold clothes, clothing accessories and footwear — a policy shift that makes overproduction not just a sustainability problem, but a compliance and business-model risk.
Under the partnership, Arvind will deploy two OneWeave™ machines at its facility in Ahmedabad, India, with operations expected by December 2026. The phased partnership includes a path to 30+ additional machines across India and/or North America in 2027–28. unspun will provide installation, commissioning, training, software, and service and support; brands will contract with Arvind to produce using the technology.
“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
“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.
