Event Date
Maria Manetti Shrem Institute for Sustainable Design, Fashion and Textiles • Industry Seminar Series
featuring Beth Esponnette
Cofounder, Chief Product Officer and Chair of unspun
In her talk, "3D Weaving: Looking at Apparel Manufacturing Through a New Lens," Beth will share insights into how emerging technologies are transforming the future of sustainable apparel production. Drawing on her work at unspun, she will discuss the development of novel 3D weaving systems that integrate robotics and digital automation to enable localized, on-demand, and zero-waste garment manufacturing.
Unspun’s approach connects the full pipeline from 3D fit and customization to weave planning and production, offering a compelling alternative to conventional globalized manufacturing models. The talk will provide valuable perspectives for anyone interested in design, sustainability, advanced manufacturing, and the future of fashion systems.