Ahmedabad – November 10, 2026 -- Arvind Limited will deploy two unspun OneWeave 3D weaving machines at its Ahmedabad facility by December 2026, with a phased path to more than 30 additional machines across India and/or North America in 2027–28.
The deal moves unspun's yarn-to-garment platform out of its microfactory and into the production environment of a global Tier-1 manufacturer for the first time.
unspun takes on installation, software and service; brands contract with Arvind
unspun will provide installation, commissioning, training, software, and service and support. Brands will contract with Arvind to produce using the technology.
Arne Arens, chair of unspun's board, said the aim is to build capacity closer to major markets in the U.S. and Europe. He described a demand-led model in which brands respond to demand in weeks instead of months and cut markdown exposure.
EU ban on destroying unsold apparel raises the cost of overproduction
Since July 19, 2026, new EU rules prohibit large companies from destroying unsold clothes, clothing accessories and footwear. The source frames this as turning overproduction into a compliance and business-model risk, on top of a sustainability problem. The industry's current model relies on forecasting demand months ahead, committing to bulk orders, and correcting misses through markdowns, deadstock and disposal.
Arvind targets lower complexity and faster replenishment
Karan Ojha, CEO of Arvind's Wovens Business & COE, said the technology can reduce manufacturing complexity, improve material utilisation and enable faster replenishment cycles for global apparel brands. He called the future of apparel manufacturing "more automated, responsive and sustainable."
Arvind produces for brands including GAP, PVH, Zara, H&M and Levi's. unspun has worked with Walmart and Decathlon and is backed by DCVC, Lowercarbon, SOSV and Fifty Years.