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unspun Sustainability Actions

Uses 3D weaving for on-demand clothes

unspun already uses its Vega 3D weaving system to make garments directly from yarn. The brand says this lets it produce clothes on demand instead of making large batches in advance. That matters because it can cut overproduction, reduce waste from unsold stock, and shorten the supply chain, which is the path a product takes from raw material to customer.

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Published impact and LCA data

unspun has published impact information and a Life Cycle Assessment, or LCA, which measures environmental impact from raw materials through delivery. In its comparison of two pairs of pants, the Vega process was linked to a 53% lower global warming potential, 49% lower primary energy demand, and 39% lower blue water use than a typical process. The brand also says it publishes annual updates and tracks emissions and supply chain data.

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Built circularity into product design

The company says it is working toward what it calls hyper-circularity, meaning garments can be unwoven and turned back into yarn for future use. It also says it accepts its own clothing through a take-back program for downcycling or upcycling, which means turning old items into lower-value materials or new products. This is meant to keep fabric in use for longer and reduce textile waste.

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Offers repair and care support

According to independent rating coverage, unspun offers a free repair program for six months after purchase and gives detailed care instructions for its garments. Repair support can help clothes last longer, which lowers the need to replace them quickly and can reduce waste over time.

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Discloses supply chain details

The Commons Earth says unspun publishes full information about its supply chain partners from Tier 1 to Tier 3, which means it shares details across several levels of suppliers. It also says the brand tracks some of its supply chain and has a supplier code of conduct, although that code is not public. This level of disclosure is stronger than many fashion brands provide.

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About unspun

  • Status
  • Unverified
  • Employees
  • 5 - 25
  • Country
  • United States

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