Newark, California, September 15, 2025
News Summary
CreateMe Technologies unveiled a hardware and materials system pairing a modular robotic assembly cell with a digitally applied microadhesive to enable on‑demand bonded garment production in the United States. The platform is positioned as an end‑to‑end, software‑defined garment construction solution that replaces traditional sewing, speeds production, and reduces waste. Initial commercial output targets women’s intimates with expansion to everyday apparel like T‑shirts. The Newark facility houses multiple machines with high throughput claims, low minimums, short turnaround times, and a licensing and machine‑operation business model backed by a broad patent portfolio.
CreateMe launches modular robotic apparel platform and microadhesive to enable on‑demand bonded garment production in the U.S.
CreateMe Technologies unveiled a software‑defined apparel production platform in September 2025 that pairs a modular robotic assembly line with a proprietary microadhesive system to build bonded garments on demand in the United States. The company says the combined system is designed to replace traditional sewing for many product types, shorten lead times, and enable small‑batch, local manufacturing that reduces waste and emissions.
Key announcement details
The company publicly announced the launch on Sept. 11, 2025, with additional industry reporting appearing mid‑September. CreateMe, headquartered in Newark, California, described two new technologies: MeRA (Modular‑engineering Robotic Assembly) and Pixel, a proprietary digitally applied microadhesive. Together the components form a scalable platform the company positions as an end‑to‑end, robotic and software‑driven alternative to conventional sewing.
Facility and production footprint
CreateMe operates a 35,000‑square‑foot facility in Newark. One MeRA machine is reported to be operational, a second is under construction, and the facility is sized to accommodate up to eight machines. Each machine is claimed to be capable of producing up to 1 million T‑shirts per year and of processing as many as 250 garments per hour within a compact footprint.
Products, pilots and testing
The first commercial product built on the platform is women’s intimates, described as the industry’s first fully autonomous bonded intimates product. CreateMe says it has expanded commercial‑grade production to basics such as T‑shirts and plans to add more styles. The technology has reportedly been tested on roughly 100 different fabrics. Two pilot programs are in place and will each produce 50,000 units as initial commercial runs.
Technology and performance claims
MeRA is presented as a completely modular and flexible robotic architecture combining robotics, digitally applied adhesives, modular mechanical systems and proprietary AI/ML software. The Pixel microadhesive is described as creating precision‑bonded seams less than 1 mm wide, replacing conventional stitching with bonded joins that are intended to improve stretch, comfort and durability while enabling materials to separate cleanly for recycling.
Performance comparisons cited by the company claim MeRA can deliver up to 20 times the speed and twice the precision of manual sewing, shortening lead times by up to 70% and reducing speed‑to‑market from months to days. The system is also claimed to be cost‑competitive with offshore manufacturing and capable of achieving duty‑price parity for garments such as T‑shirts at roughly the same landed cost as some off‑shore production models.
Sustainability, recyclability and on‑demand benefits
CreateMe positions the platform as supporting sustainability goals by cutting CO2 emissions, reducing textile waste and preventing overproduction through on‑demand manufacturing and lower minimums. Pixel bonding is described as facilitating cleaner material separation compared with stitched garments or permanent adhesives, which the company says improves recyclability. The platform is framed as enabling reduced inventory, shorter supply chains and faster response to consumer demand.
Business model and market positioning
The company plans to sell finished product, support pilot runs for brands and license its technology. Reported commercial capabilities include handling minimum order and color quantities of around 100 units or fewer, with turnaround times of one to three weeks. Use cases emphasized include nearshoring, special sizes, small silhouette runs and items that are hard to forecast, where production close to market is advantageous.
Operational workflow and design integration
The reported machine workflow keeps fabric flat as long as possible—similar to industrial printing—then adapts the material for three‑dimensional assembly near the end of the line for elements like neckbands and shoulder construction. The company says brands can use standard CAD files with minimal adjustments to suit automated processing.
Intellectual property and claims about industry impact
CreateMe describes itself as a category‑defining apparel automation company and reports a portfolio of around 95 patents covering aspects of the platform. Company leadership frames the technology as a foundation for a distributed, location‑agnostic and resilient manufacturing model that could help revive domestic apparel production by offering an agile alternative to legacy global supply chains.
Leadership and contact
The company, founded six years ago, lists Cam Myers as chief executive and Nick Chope as vice president of research and development. Media contact details provided in company materials include an inquiry email address for further information.
What remains to be proven
Many of the performance, cost and environmental claims are company‑reported and based on early runs and pilot programs. Wider industry adoption will depend on scaled machine deployment, independent verification of throughput and lifecycle benefits, and commercial outcomes for brand partners working with small‑batch, bonded construction.
FAQ
What are MeRA and Pixel?
MeRA is a Modular‑engineering Robotic Assembly platform that combines robotics, modular hardware and AI/ML software for automated garment construction. Pixel is a digitally applied microadhesive designed to create precision‑bonded seams and replace many traditional stitches.
Where is CreateMe based and what is the facility size?
CreateMe is headquartered in Newark, California. The reported production space is 35,000 square feet with room for up to eight machines.
What products are being made on the platform?
Initial commercial product is women’s intimates made with fully autonomous bonded construction. The company has expanded to T‑shirts and plans additional apparel styles.
What production volumes and lead times are claimed?
Each machine is claimed to be capable of up to 250 garments per hour or about 1 million T‑shirts annually. Reported turnaround for small runs can be one to three weeks, with minimums near or below 100 units.
How does the company say this helps sustainability?
By enabling on‑demand production, reducing overproduction and using Pixel bonding that allows materials to separate cleanly, CreateMe says the platform can cut emissions and textile waste and improve recyclability.
Can brands license the technology?
The company offers multiple business models, including licensing the technology to third parties in addition to producing garments directly.
How was the technology tested?
The company reports testing the system on roughly 100 fabrics and running two pilot programs sized at about 50,000 units each.
Key features at a glance
| Feature | Claim / Detail |
|---|---|
| MeRA | Modular robotic assembly platform; integrates robotics, modular hardware and AI/ML software; keeps fabric flat then adapts for 3‑D joins. |
| Pixel | Digitally applied microadhesive; precision bonds under 1 mm wide; supports stretch, durability and material separability for recycling. |
| Throughput | Up to 250 garments per hour; each machine claimed to produce ~1 million T‑shirts annually. |
| Facility | 35,000 sq ft in Newark, California; one machine operational, second in build, capacity for eight machines total. |
| Testing & pilots | Tested on ~100 fabrics; two pilot programs targeting 50,000 units each. |
| Business model | Direct production and licensing; minimums near or below 100 units; 1–3 week turnarounds reported. |
| IP | Around 95 patents covering apparel automation technology and methods. |
| Sustainability | Claims of reduced CO2 emissions, less textile waste, improved recyclability and lower overproduction through on‑demand runs. |
| Market impact claims | 20× faster than sewing, 2× precision of manual sewing, cost parity with offshore labor, lead times cut by up to 70%. |
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Additional Resources
- PR Newswire: CreateMe launches robotic apparel manufacturing platform and first commercial‑grade garments
- Wikipedia: Clothing_industry
- WWD: CreateMe automated apparel manufacturing
- Google Search: CreateMe automated apparel manufacturing WWD
- Innovation in Textiles: CreateMe’s new standard for the garment industry
- Google Scholar: bonded apparel manufacturing
- Reuters: Why a major shift in U.S. clothing production is unlikely
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Textile industry in the United States
- Redmond Spokesman: CreateMe & University of Warwick reversible adhesive breakthrough
- Google News: reversible adhesive apparel recycling CreateMe
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