ROICA™ Showcases Advanced Stretch Innovations with 10 European Partners at Milano Unica
Global premium stretch fibre brand introduces its renewed "STRETCH YOUR FUTURE" identity through collaborative textile developments at Milano Unica.
ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei will participate in Milano Unica with its renewed global brand identity under the message "STRETCH YOUR FUTURE." The brand's latest presentation focuses on advanced stretch expertise, collaborative product development and material solutions intended to reduce environmental impact.
At the exhibition, ten European textile manufacturers—Brugnoli, Eusebio, Iluna Group, Innova Fabrics, Inter Jersey Milano, Maglificio Ripa, Reda, Sitip, Tessitura Colombo Antonio and Tiba Tricot—will showcase their latest collections incorporating ROICA™ across a variety of textile applications.
According to the company, ROICA™ supports its partners' developments by contributing stretch performance, comfort and material functionality across multiple apparel categories.
European Partners Present New Textile Developments
Brugnoli will present technical circular knitted fabrics featuring its proprietary Explosive Technology. Among the featured developments is Explosive Amni V550, combining AMNI® SOUL ECO® polyamide with ROICA™ V550 to provide stretch, muscle support and comfort.
Eusebio will introduce new circular knitted fabrics produced through its vertically integrated manufacturing process. The collection includes Art. SILENTE, Art. STRANGE, Art. MARBELLA, and Art. CAYMAN, each incorporating ROICA™ to deliver stretch across different fabric constructions.
Iluna Group will exhibit ultralight Jacquardtronic lace developments from its Green Label collection featuring LUREX™ colour effects, Evo™ bio-based polyamide by Fulgar and ROICA™ V550.
Innova Fabrics will showcase its Residual Free (RF) collection developed using Sensil™ Biocare polyamide and ROICA™ V550. Featured fabrics include I LOVE RF, LYON RF, and PARIS SPECIAL, designed to combine stretch performance with material solutions addressing microplastic impact.
Performance Fabrics Across Multiple Applications
Inter Jersey Milano will introduce its ENGINEERED TEXTURES collection featuring SKIN, a jersey developed with ROICA™ that offers run resistance together with curl and fray resistance. The collection also includes Saint Tropez and Saint Raphael, developed with Chill Fit yarns and ROICA™ for activewear and lingerie applications.
Maglificio Ripa will display four-way stretch knitted fabrics designed for sportswear, swimwear, fashion and intimate apparel. The company integrates ROICA™ into its fabric constructions to enhance fit, elasticity and comfort.
Reda will present selected fabrics from its Passport collection for travel tailoring. Among the featured materials is article 7785, which incorporates ROICA™ V550 alongside Merino wool to provide stretch, comfort and wrinkle recovery for jackets and blazers.
Technical Textile Solutions
Sitip will showcase technical fabrics developed for sportswear and active applications, including lightweight warp-knit and thermal brushed fabrics incorporating ROICA™ for stretch performance and shape retention.
Tessitura Colombo Antonio will exhibit stretch lace developments using ROICA™ V550, including textronic lace, lace trims, macramé-inspired designs and geometric patterns intended for lingerie, knitwear and fashion applications.
Tiba Tricot will present circular and warp-knitted fabrics developed for sportswear, activewear and technical apparel. The collection incorporates ROICA™ premium stretch fibre to provide elasticity, stability and comfort.
According to ROICA™, the Milano Unica presentation reflects its collaborative approach with textile manufacturers under the "One ROICA™" direction, supporting the development of garments that combine stretch performance, comfort and material innovation.