The Maria Manetti Shrem Institute for Sustainable Design, Fashion and Textiles hosts its second speaker in the Industry Seminar Series: Beth Esponnette, Cofounder, Chief Product Officer, and Chair of unspun.  unspun is a US-based fashion company with technology in our veins and their mission is to reduce global human carbon emissions by 1% through automated, localized, and intentional manufacturing for apparel.

The talk is Wednesday, April 29 at 4:30 p.m. in 1105 Cruess Hall. Free and open to all.

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.”

The Maria Manetti Shrem Institute of Sustainable Design, Fashion and Textiles drives interdisciplinary research and design innovation at the intersection of critical materiality, responsible technology, and social and cultural inclusivity to advance sustainable practices in design, fashion and textiles for regenerative futures.

The Department of Design’s Maria Manetti Shrem Institute of Sustainable Design, Fashion and Textiles is part of the College of Letters and Science at UC Davis.