Untuckit partners with CreateMe to develop first commercially available digitally-bonded T-shirts

New York-based apparel brand Untuckit has partnered with CreateMe Technologies, a company pioneering automated apparel manufacturing, to develop the first-ever commercially available digitally bonded t-shirt for men.

The collaboration sees CreateMe using its Pixel bonding and Mera automated assembly process to manufacture t-shirts in the United States with Untuckit. The t-shirts will be made from US-grown Supima cotton, which is known for its extra-long staple fiber that results in softer, stronger, and more color-retaining fabric in comparison to conventional cotton.

The partnership highlights a milestone in the development of digitally bonded appeal made with robotics-based manufacturing at scale. "Partnering with Untuckit accelerates the shift toward a more modern way of making clothes," said Cam Myers, founder & CEO of CreateMe, in a statement. 

"Untuckit built its brand by challenging convention, and this collaboration brings that same mindset into manufacturing. It proves that high-quality apparel can be produced competitively in the United States at scale while giving consumers a better, more durable product. This is the first of many bonded garments we'll bring to market."

The partnership between the two companies follows a phased commercialization plan, starting with product development and pilot testing before a wider market launch. The companies aim to scale production to as many as 50,000 bonded t-shirts per year beginning in the third quarter of 2026.

"At Untuckit, we're always exploring innovations that enhance product performance and the customer experience," said Bjorn Bengtsson, chief product & supply chain officer at Untuckit. "CreateMe's adhesive bonding technology opens exciting new opportunities to rethink how we approach apparel construction in a more efficient and responsible way."

As part of its 2026 roadmap, CreateMe plans to expand bonded apparel production outside of men’s t-shirts into women’s styles and additional variations.

CreateMe's bonding and robotic assembly technology aims to reduce reliance on overseas production, while supporting more consistent margins and bringing manufacturing closer to consumer demand. As more apparel brands face mounting costs and supply chain challenges, the partnership underlines how US-based apparel automation manufacturers can potentially match or surpass the efficiency of offshore manufacturing.