ROICA™, the premium stretch fiber brand by Asahi Kasei, is stepping into a new phase of its global journey at Milano Unica 2026, unveiling its renewed brand direction under the message “STRETCH YOUR FUTURE.” The brand’s latest presence at the prestigious textile exhibition signals a stronger emphasis on advanced stretch expertise, collaborative innovation, and material solutions designed to support reduced environmental impact across the apparel supply chain.
At this year’s event, ten leading European textile partners are showcasing their newest collections developed with ROICA™ stretch fiber technologies. These partners include Brugnoli, Eusebio, Iluna Group, Innova Fabrics, Inter Jersey Milano, Maglificio Ripa, Reda, Sitip, Tessitura Colombo Antonio, and Tiba Tricot. Together, they represent a wide spectrum of textile applications spanning fashion, activewear, lingerie, tailoring, technical textiles, and performance apparel.
ROICA™ Strengthens Collaborative Role in Premium Stretch Innovation
Rather than standing as a standalone material, ROICA™ continues to position itself as a performance enabler within its partners’ creations. Through each fabric and garment application, the fiber contributes refined comfort, reliable elasticity, fit retention, and long-lasting stretch performance, helping textile manufacturers and brands respond to the changing needs of modern apparel markets.
The new “Stretch Your Future” phase highlights ROICA™’s strategy of working closely with mills, knitters, lace makers, and fabric innovators to co-develop textile solutions that combine technical performance, comfort, design flexibility, and more thoughtful material choices.
European Partners Present Diverse ROICA™ Fabric Innovations
At Milano Unica, ROICA™ is represented through a rich variety of partner collections that showcase how stretch innovation can be adapted across different fabric categories and end uses.
Brugnoli
Brugnoli is presenting technical circular knits developed with its proprietary Explosive Technology, combining support, elasticity, and freedom of movement. A standout fabric is Explosive Amni V550, which integrates AMNI® SOUL ECO® polyamide with ROICA™ V550, delivering targeted stretch performance and comfort while supporting a more considered end-of-life material approach.
Eusebio
Known for its fully vertical Made-in-Italy production, Eusebio is introducing a new range of circular knitted fabrics with ROICA™, including cotton mélange jerseys, cotton-cashmere Milano stitches, LUREX™-enhanced fabrics, and compact nylon jerseys that balance comfort, structure, and stretch versatility for contemporary apparel.
Iluna Group
Iluna Group is bringing its expertise in stretch lace to Milano Unica with ultralight Jacquardtronic lace developments. The collection combines ROICA™ V550, LUREX™ color effects, and Evo™ bio-based polyamide yarn by Fulgar, offering a refined mix of softness, elasticity, decorative richness, and innovative material thinking for lingerie and ready-to-wear.
Innova Fabrics
Innova Fabrics is showcasing its Residual Free (RF) line, developed with Sensil™ BioCare polyamide and ROICA™ V550. These fabrics are designed to address concerns around microplastic impact while maintaining durability, fit, and stretch performance. Key developments such as I LOVE RF, LYON RF, and PARIS SPECIAL reflect Innova’s ongoing focus on responsible innovation and technical precision.
Inter Jersey Milano
Inter Jersey Milano is debuting ENGINEERED TEXTURES, a new collection exploring the intersection of tactile design and technical performance. Among its highlights is SKIN, a next-generation jersey developed with ROICA™ that offers run resistance, curl resistance, fray resistance, and clean-cut edge potential, opening new possibilities for activewear, lingerie, and daily apparel.
Maglificio Ripa
With more than 70 years of experience in circular knitted fabrics, Maglificio Ripa is presenting a broad range of four-way stretch fabrics, including single and double-front constructions as well as customizable jacquards. ROICA™ supports the collection by enhancing fit, comfort, elasticity, and durability across sportswear, swimwear, fashion, and intimate apparel.
Reda
Reda is highlighting selected developments from its Passport line, a concept tailored for modern travelwear. A key article in the collection, 7785, incorporates ROICA™ V550 within a Merino wool-based fabric structure to provide enhanced freedom of movement, wrinkle recovery, and long-lasting comfort, making it ideal for blazers and jackets designed for contemporary mobility.
Sitip
Sitip’s Milano Unica presentation centers on technical warp-knit and brushed fabrics for sportswear and active applications. Integrated with ROICA™, these fabrics deliver reliable stretch, shape retention, and comfort under demanding conditions, while aligning with Sitip’s broader commitment to quality, energy efficiency, and responsible textile production.
Tessitura Colombo Antonio
Specializing in stretch lace, Tessitura Colombo Antonio is presenting textronic lace and trims made with ROICA™ V550. The collection includes geometric patterns, two-tone effects, macramé-inspired trims, and decorative laces with double scalloped edges, all designed to offer elasticity, decorative value, and versatility for lingerie, knitwear, and fashion apparel.
Tiba Tricot
Tiba Tricot is showcasing circular and warp-knitted fabrics for sportswear, activewear, and technical applications. Using ROICA™ premium stretch fiber, the company demonstrates how advanced knitting techniques and 3D structures can create fabrics that combine controlled elasticity, structural stability, performance, and visual sophistication.
Stretch Performance with a More Thoughtful Future Focus
ROICA™’s presence at Milano Unica 2026 reinforces its ambition to act as a quiet but essential force in apparel innovation. By focusing on stretch expertise and collaborative development rather than simply promoting a fiber in isolation, the brand is supporting textile partners in building fabrics that better balance performance, comfort, durability, and environmental consideration.
Under the unified spirit of “One ROICA™”, the brand’s latest direction also reflects a broader supply-chain vision—one in which mills, fiber specialists, and apparel innovators work together to create garments that move with people and with the expectations of a changing market.
As ROICA™ enters this next chapter, its Milano Unica showcase makes clear that the future of stretch is not only about elasticity, but also about smarter partnerships, refined material engineering, and a more responsible approach to textile innovation.