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Unspun has high hopes for 3D weaving

20/03/2024
US retailer Walmart is working with Unspun on a 3D weaving technology, which it claims could reduce the environmental impact of garment production and support the companies’ shared commitment to shift more textile manufacturing back to the US.

The companies will explore how Unspun’s 3D weaving machines can be used to make workwear style pants under a Walmart house brand. With 3D weaving, yarn is spun directly into completed garments, with a view of reducing waste.

Unspun, in collaboration with a manufacturing partner, hopes to ultimately deploy additional microsites around the US. The ambition is to have 350 machines by 2030.

Beth Esponnette, co-founder of Unspun, said: “We have been running low-volume production of commercial products at our first micro factory with proven third-party life cycle assessments to back the impact of this new type of production. Now, together with Walmart, we see an enormous opportunity to take our innovations to scale.”
 

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