Apparel Brands Back unspun’s U.S. Automated Manufacturing Push

According to the company, unspun technology enables in-season production, reduces excess inventory and can improve margins by 400–500 basis points.
San Francisco-based unspun, backed by more than $50 million in venture funding, has secured letters of support from Walmart and REI to build U.S.-based automated apparel manufacturing hubs using AI-enabled 3D weaving technology.

Supply chain partners Bethel Industries, Peckham and PDS Ltd/ GSC Link will support development with initial production expected in the near term. The proprietary system produces semi-finished garments directly from yarn in minutes, replacing multiple cut-and-sew steps with a single automated process.

“We are not exploring whether domestic apparel manufacturing can work. We are building it,” said CEO Arne Arens.

According to the company, the technology enables in-season production, reduces excess inventory and can improve margins by 400–500 basis points.

“Our customers are proud to buy apparel made in America,” said Avisnash Bhasker, Walmart vice president of apparel production development.

unspun is evaluating U.S. sites and workforce training programs for deployment.

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