The collaboration between TENCELTM by Lenzing, a leader in wood-based cellulosic textile fibers, and ROICATM by Asahi Kasei, a pioneer in premium stretch fiber, continues to introduce the idea of sustainable and circular-driven textiles to a variety of applications, from lingerie to indoor sportswear to general apparel. In order to provide an innovative composition with creative opportunities, new fabric design, performance and quality, as well as end of life solutions, this collaboration sets new standards for sustainability, performance, and design in textiles. It also offers a step forward in the production of next-generation materials in a circular and ethical manner.
Three new collections will be on display in conjunction with the upcoming Milano Unica, with the goal of reaching a new generation of consumers and their wardrobes through this project:Performance attire: MAREdiMODA, HALL 3, booth MdM15 / Yogatime by Brugnoli – MODA IN FABRICS, HALL 2, booth C09 C11 C13Fashion: Maglificio Maggia’s De Rerum Natura – IDEABIELLA, HALL 4, booth H05Lingerie – undergarments: Maglificio Ripa’s eco-friendly suggestions- MODA IN FABRICS, exhibit B10, Hall 1.Chief Marketing Officer of ROICA Europe at Asahi Kasei, Mr. Hiroaki Shinohe, on the partnership
Mr. Carlo Covini, Business Development Manager of textiles business, Italy and Switzerland of Lenzing, comments: “Combining TENCEL™ and ROICA™ we are moving together towards a more sustainable textile industry which definitely HAS to tend to circular approach solutions. We are proud of this partnership and keep on finding new collaborations and partners to give our fibers the opportunity to express themselves in innovative and planet conscious collections with contemporary consumers looking for them in mind”.
Brunelloli launched YOGATIME, a line of three items featuring innovative fabrics combining TENCELTM Modal and the degradable stretch yarn ROICATM V550, in honor of Milano Unica. The line began with an intriguing proposal for performance wear during the previous Performance Days. Each piece is designed for yoga and loungewear with a conscious approach. It is on display at MAREdiMODA, HALL 3, booth MdM15, and MODA IN FABRICS, HALL 2, booth C09 C11 C13.We will now resume our journey by discussing fashion, a recently added piece to our wardrobe.
For more than 60 years, Maglificio Ripa has been one of the most skilled fabric makers in the world, working with the most well-known lingerie, swimsuit, and sports brands in addition to the majority of the top fashion houses. At Milano Unica, Maglificio Ripa will present this new ethical innovation at MODA IN FABRICS, HALL 1, booth B10, and MAREdiMODA, HALL 3, booth MdM03.Two new articles, ECO202AX 3 and ECO 373AC 4, in TENCELTM Lyocell with Micro technology and ROICATM V550, are presented by Maglificio Ripa in response to innovation and the production trend associated with circularity and degradability in textiles. Both are sought after for base-layer applications and “fashion underwear” due to their incredibly delicate hands.
