Two OneWeave machines will be installed in Ahmedabad by December 2026, with plans to expand the technology to more than 30 machines by 2028.
US-based fashion technology company unspun has entered into a strategic partnership with Arvind, one of India’s leading textile and apparel manufacturers. The partnership aims to introduce unspun’s OneWeave 3D weaving technology into large-scale apparel production.
The agreement marks Arvind’s first installation of OneWeave technology. It is also the first time unspun’s 3D weaving platform will move beyond its own microfactory and into the production operations of a major global apparel manufacturer.
Under the agreement, Arvind will initially install two OneWeave machines at its Ahmedabad facility. Operations are expected to begin by December 2026. The phased expansion plan provides a pathway for more than 30 additional machines across India and North America during 2027–28, depending on demand from global apparel brands.
Unspun will manage installation, commissioning, training, software and ongoing technical support. Meanwhile, brands will contract directly with Arvind to manufacture garments using the technology.
Demand for the new production capacity is already developing, with leading global apparel brands preparing programmes. As initial capacity is limited to two machines, production slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
OneWeave Enables Direct Yarn-to-Garment Production
OneWeave technology converts yarn directly into three-dimensional garment forms. This process eliminates conventional two-dimensional fabric production and most cutting and sewing operations.
A trouser leg can be woven in approximately 10 minutes. Each machine has the capacity to produce around 20,000 pairs of trousers annually. The technology aims to make apparel manufacturing faster and more flexible while reducing material waste and production complexity.
The partnership also targets major challenges in the fashion industry. Brands often need to forecast demand months in advance, commit to bulk orders and manage unsold inventory. This can result in markdowns, disposal or destruction of excess products.
According to McKinsey, US retailers alone held approximately $740 billion in unsold goods in 2023. New European Union regulations restricting the destruction of unsold apparel and footwear are also increasing pressure on brands to address overproduction.
Conventional cut-and-sew manufacturing generates fabric offcuts before garments reach consumers. Reducing this waste is therefore an important supply-chain priority.
By supporting shorter production cycles and potentially bringing manufacturing closer to major consumer markets, unspun believes OneWeave can help brands adopt a more responsive, demand-led production model.
Unspun and Arvind Target Industrial-Scale Manufacturing
“For decades, Arvind has helped define what scaled, high-quality apparel manufacturing can look like and has consistently been willing to invest in technologies that move the industry forward,” said Arne Arens, CEO of unspun.
“That makes it exactly the right partner for our next chapter. 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 US and Europe and helping solve some of the apparel industry’s biggest problems in the process.
“Bringing OneWeave into an industrial manufacturing environment is a critical step towards 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.”
Karan Ojha, CEO of Arvind’s wovens business and centre of excellence, said the partnership reflects the company’s focus on advanced manufacturing technologies.
“Our decision to deploy OneWeave reflects our conviction that the future of apparel manufacturing will be more automated, responsive and sustainable,” he said.
“This technology has the potential to significantly reduce manufacturing complexity, improve material utilisation and enable faster replenishment cycles for global apparel brands.
“As customer expectations continue to evolve, brands are seeking shorter lead times and greater flexibility without compromising quality or sustainability. Through this partnership with unspun, we are building capabilities that can help address these needs while strengthening our leadership in advanced textile manufacturing.”
Expansion Plans Across India and North America
The initial installation in Ahmedabad is an important step in unspun’s strategy to establish OneWeave as an industrial manufacturing technology rather than a system limited to small-scale production.
The proposed expansion across India and North America could give global brands access to large-scale manufacturing while supporting production closer to their main consumer markets.
Unspun is a B Corp-certified company. It has previously worked with companies including Walmart and Decathlon. Its manufacturing innovations have also received recognition from Time, Vogue, Newsweek and Fast Company.
Arvind is one of India’s largest integrated textile and apparel groups. Its operations cover textiles, apparel, advanced materials and other sectors. The company serves international customers including Gap, PVH, Zara, H&M and Levi’s.
For more information, visit www.unspun.io and www.arvind.com.