Roica by Asahi Kasei returns to ISPO, taking place from December 3-5, 2024, with its signature ‘3D Dimensions’ booth, offering visitors an immersive journey through its innovative stretch fibers, from raw materials to final products. Emphasizing performance and sustainability, the Roica Eco-Smart family takes center stage, showcasing advanced solutions for contemporary wardrobes.
The Roica Eco-Smart family features two standout yarns that emphasize sustainability without compromising on performance. Roica V550 is a degradable stretch fiber that breaks down into carbon dioxide and water when exposed to specific conditions (ISO 14855-1), earning it the Cradle to Cradle-Certified Material Health Gold Level Certificate.
On the other hand, Roica EF is a recycled stretch fiber made from pre-consumer materials, certified by Oeko-Tex Standard 100. Both fibers are designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable yet high-performance textiles in modern fashion and activewear. Both fibers balance performance, sustainability, and style, meeting the needs of activewear and everyday fashion.
The Roica Innovation Gallery highlights a range of fabrics from leading industry partners, each pushing the boundaries of textile innovation. Brugnoli Fabrics presents blends like BDG2 and BRecycled 11 GRS, offering a perfect balance of softness and performance. Cifra WKS features seamless garments enhanced with body-mapping technology, improving movement and breathability.
Dresdner Spitzen brings elegant, elastic fabrics ideal for athleisure, while Iluna Group focuses on activewear fabrics that merge bold aesthetics with functionality. Innova Fabrics is committed to eco-conscious textiles that address the impact of microplastics. Lauma Elastic offers technical textiles that combine flexibility and comfort, and Maglificio Ripa delivers thermal and moisture-wicking fabrics designed for base layers.
Penn Textile Solutions showcases advanced, breathable sport fabrics that prevent transparency, while Reda Active introduces Merino wool blends that provide thermoregulation and odor resistance. Sitip presents aerodynamic, dual-stretch textiles designed for superior insulation, and Tessitura Colombo Antonio offers lace fabrics with graphene, enhancing thermoregulation and abrasion resistance. Each of these innovations reflects the commitment to high-performance, sustainable, and functional textiles.
Visitors can explore garments made with Roicafibers from brands like Bioracer, Edelvissa, and Scott Racing Team. Notably, Socklab by Interloop Europe debuts Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold socks, recognized by ISPO Textrends. Stellawear introduces multifunctional pieces blending lingerie and swimwear.
Roica at ISPO demonstrates a commitment to responsible innovation, performance, and style, setting a new standard for sustainable textiles.
