

More than a business deal:
Innovating apparel production with 3D weaving

Reweaving the story of our clothes
At the heart of this partnership is a goal to transform apparel supply chains. Together with Decathlon we aim to scale our technology throughout the European region to facilitate local, automated and on-demand production of clothes.
Our Vega™ machines operate by manipulating thousands of yarns individually to create 3D textiles. By building in a cylindrical base structure, products can be completely or partially seamless, skipping many time-consuming and labor-intensive production stages. This process simplifies the manufacturing process, enabling the creation of garments directly from yarn in an automated, near-zero-waste process.
This new way of producing is what drew Decathlon to unspun. “The clothing industry has been faced with a waste problem for decades.” says Barbara Martin Coppola, Decathlon’s, CEO. Recycling garments when we no longer need them is difficult, and sometimes impossible, and there’s the issue of overstocking when demand doesn’t meet supply.
The speed at which our tech produces garments means that we can work toward a future where each purchase is made to order, significantly reducing overstock.
Our goal is to deploy this automated 3D weaving tech, around the EU region, in closer proximity to the point of sale. Thus unlocking affordable, local-for-local production of apparel goods. And reduce the textile industry’s impact on the planet.

“I’m proud to be part of this visionary collaboration as we push for change in the garment industry and drive towards a shared ambition of carbon neutrality.” - Barbara Martin Coppola, CEO, Decathlon

Decathlon
Decathlon is a popular French sporting goods retailer that was founded in 1976. The company is known for offering a wide range of sports equipment and apparel for various activities such as cycling, running, swimming, hiking, and more. Decathlon operates more than 2000 stores worldwide and has gained a reputation for providing affordable and high-quality sporting goods to customers of all ages and skill levels.
In addition to selling its own in-house brands like Quechua, Kalenji, and Tribord, Decathlon also carries products from well-known sports brands. The company's mission is to make sports more accessible to everyone and promote an active lifestyle.
Our partnership with Decathlon is multifaceted
A multi year product agreement
We aim to have the first 3D-woven products on Decathlon's shelves within two years, and the initial deployment of EU machines is scheduled for 2025. We have yet to confirm which product will be the first to be sold and are exploring different materials and applications to create the perfect products for Decathlon.

An industrial partnership
A strategic investment
We’ve built the tech, proved it works, and are ready to partner with the world’s most innovative brands.
Let's revolutionize fashion, together.
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