Unspun and Arvind hope to bring the yarn-to-garment 3D weaving system out of its microfactory setting and into the production environment of a global manufacturing leader.
The initial phase of the agreement will see two OneWeave machines installed at Arvind’s facility in Ahmedabad, with operations scheduled to begin by December 2026.
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According to Unspun and Arvind, the deployment marks a significant step toward transforming traditional fashion manufacturing by enabling demand-led production cycles.
Under the terms of the partnership, Unspun will supply installation, commissioning, software, training, and ongoing service and support, while Arvind will manage operations.
The phased plan includes the potential for more than 30 additional machines to be rolled out across India and North America between 2027 and 2028.
Brands wishing to utilise the technology will contract directly with Arvind for production.
The announcement comes as the fashion industry faces increasing regulatory and environmental pressures to reduce overproduction.
New EU rules that took effect in July 2026 prohibit large companies from destroying unsold clothes, accessories, and footwear, raising the stakes for manufacturers and brands reliant on traditional forecasting and bulk ordering.
Unspun board chair Arne Arens said: “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.
“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.”
Karan Ojha, CEO of Arvind’s Wovens Business & COE said the deployment would support automation, material utilisation and faster replenishment for apparel brands.
“This technology has the potential to significantly reduce manufacturing complexity, improve material utilisation and enable faster replenishment cycles for global apparel brands,” Ojha added.
