ROICA™ to Showcase Global Stretch Textile Innovations at Functional Fabric Fair Portland 2026
Textile partners from Europe and Asia will present stretch fabric developments for cycling, outdoor performance, athleisure, innerwear, swimwear and everyday apparel at Stand 256.
ROICA™, the premium stretch fiber brand by Asahi Kasei, will make its debut at Functional Fabric Fair Portland on October 27–28, 2026, at the Oregon Convention Center. At Stand 256, the company will present textile developments from European and Asian partners, highlighting applications across performance apparel, outdoor activities, mobility, swimwear, cycling and lifestyle products.
Under the global brand message “STRETCH YOUR FUTURE,” the showcase will focus on how stretch technology and collaboration across the textile supply chain are contributing to developments in comfort, fit, functionality and material design.
European Partners Present Advanced Stretch Fabric Developments
The European collection will feature textile innovations from six partners: Borgini Jersey, Brugnoli, Cifra, Penn Solutions, Sitip and Tiba Tricot.
The exhibits will cover premium athleisure fabrics with refined aesthetics and a soft hand feel, engineered knit structures designed for ergonomic comfort, seamless garment technologies and technical fabrics for cycling and other performance-oriented applications. Three-dimensional mesh structures designed for apparel, accessories and bags will also be presented.
The developments demonstrate different applications of stretch technology across apparel categories, addressing requirements for versatility, freedom of movement, comfort and material performance.
Selected exhibits will also highlight specialised ROICA™ fiber solutions. Developments featuring ROICA™ V550 will showcase ongoing work towards responsible material innovation, while those incorporating ROICA™ EF will demonstrate stretch solutions containing pre-consumer recycled content for various apparel applications.
Visitors can explore additional developments from Brugnoli at Stand 773A during the exhibition.
Asian Textile Partners Focus on Performance and Everyday Mobility
Textile manufacturers from across Asia will present fabric developments for outdoor activities, performance apparel, everyday mobility and athleisure.
The collection will include lightweight knitted and woven constructions, recycled material solutions, four-way stretch woven fabrics and other stretch developments designed to support comfort, durability and freedom of movement.
Applications will reflect the convergence of active and urban lifestyles, with materials suited to outdoor exploration, cycling, commuting and garments that transition between performance activities and city wear.
Additional exhibits will feature soft circular knits, stretch mesh and lace constructions, lightweight comfort fabrics and functional materials for innerwear, activewear and everyday apparel.
Some developments will incorporate ROICA™ CF, which combines stretch performance with odour-neutralising functionality for applications such as innerwear and next-to-skin garments. Other products featuring ROICA™ SF will demonstrate enhanced fabric stability and clean-cut edges, supporting streamlined garment construction while maintaining comfort, fit and design flexibility.
The participating Asian partners are Derun Industrial (Hong Kong), Everest Textile (Taiwan), Minlan (Taiwan), Ray Fabrics (Taiwan), Sun Hing Textiles (Hong Kong), Tex Tile (Taiwan), Wing Yue Textile (Hong Kong) and Wu Luen (Taiwan).
Visitors can also explore additional partner developments at the following exhibition stands:
- Everest Textile: Stand 328
- Minlan: Stand 1041
- Ray Fabrics: Stand 128
- Tex Tile: Stand 777
- Wu Luen: Stand 783
ROICA™ Highlights Global Collaboration in Textile Development
The Portland showcase will bring together fabric developments reflecting the technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities of ROICA™'s international partner network. The exhibits will cover a range of applications, from performance and outdoor apparel to innerwear, mobility and everyday lifestyle products.
Asahi Kasei's premium stretch fiber brand works with textile partners worldwide to develop materials in response to changing apparel requirements and consumer expectations. Through this collaboration, ROICA™ aims to support advances in fabric comfort, fit, functionality and material innovation.
Guided by its global brand message, “STRETCH YOUR FUTURE,” ROICA™ continues to work with manufacturing partners on textile solutions for different apparel categories and end uses.
Event details
- Event: Functional Fabric Fair Portland 2026
- Dates: October 27–28, 2026
- Venue: Oregon Convention Center, Portland
- ROICA™ stand: 256