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The North Face’s former CEO just bet his reputation on this tiny startup

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02.03.2026

The North Face’s former CEO just bet his reputation on this tiny startup

Unspun has built a machine that weaves trousers in minutes, cuts waste to near zero, and could upend how the apparel industry works. It just hired one of fashion’s biggest names to prove it.

Arne Arens, CEO of Unspun [Photos: Unspun]

Over the last decade, as consumers became more aware of climate change, the fashion industry suddenly scrambled to curb its enormous environmental footprint.

Everyone from Prada to H&M launched products made of recycled nylon and organic cotton. Gucci, Patagonia, and Timberland invested in regenerative........

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