ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei Advance SS 2023

Sustainability oriented and technology based, ECOSENSOR™ fabrics give birth to a smart wardrobe mixing great design and certified responsibility

ECOSENSOR™ presents 40 new references that meet the needs of the contemporary consumer, such as durability, wellbeing and performance. Being capable of combining active climate control, exquisite touch, lightness and comfort with sustainable values, ECOSENSOR™ stands out as a unique eco-high-tech performance proposition in its market. The collection covers the different market applications with 7 items for INNERWEAR, 2 for OUTERWEAR, 17 for SPORT KNIT and 14 for SPORT WOVEN.

Furthermore, all of ECOSENSOR™ fabrics are made with sustainable materials which are certified by internatinal certification such as GRS, RCS or self-certification by each yarn supplier, through a traceable and transparent production process and supply chain.

100% of the stretch articles (representing 35% of the collection) are made with ROICA™ EF by Asahi Kasei, the recycled stretch yarn made from pre-consumer materials. 

The main fibers are GRS certified recycled polyester and recycled polyamide, but the collection also features some blends, such as in Bemberg™, the high-tech yarn born from the transformation of cotton linters through a circular, transparent and traceable process with a precious hand, optimal moisture management characteristics, whose end of life guarantees its biodegradability.

Even the dyeing and finishing phases - key moments for performancewear - have been certified by international labels such as bluesign® or OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.

Focusing on a selection of the most interesting fabrics of the collection, we can find:

ESS2-13490 - 90% rec PES 10% ROICA™ EF

The item presents a “fishbone” structure in the front-side, while keeping a smooth surface on the back. The polyester is recycled and GRS certified, adding sustainable credentials to the fabric. Even the dyehouse which has worked on this item is certified by OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100.

ESS2-23590-K – 90% rec PES, 10% ROICA™ EF

A 4-way stretch fabric made entirely from ROICA™ EF and GRS certified recycled PES. The material is UV cut, making it a high spec material, and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.

ESF1-H3517 – 100% Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei

This fabric is made of 100% Bemberg™: the high-tech yarn born from the transformation of cotton linters through a circular, transparent and traceable process resulting in a sensual, precious feel mixed with good moisture management, biodegradability and compostability. This article got the "100% Jury Like" badge as all judges of the Performance Days Forum have recognized its top-notch qualities.

ESS1-01019-RL3L7-C – 100% Rec PA( c) Asahi Kasei

Ultra light, 3 layers ingredient which will make you feel weightless. The bluesign® certified and PFC-free fabric is made with recycled polyamide with a 7? PU membrane bonded with a tricot backer.

Behind the new collection stands an outstanding story of performance and responsibility. “Our global team is yet again determined to innovate with a responsible approach, in order to develop solutions that meet high-performance standards as well as the transparency and traceability of both the ingredients and the supply chain.” affirms Mr. Hashimoto, Senior Managing Director of Asahi Kasei Advance, the global materials innovator and manufacturer.

Where to find the collection

ECOSENSOR™ collection, as partner of C.L.A.S.S. Eco Hub, is available at the C.L.A.S.S. showroom in Milan.

A selection is also available on the C.L.A.S.S. SMART SHOP - the inspirational materials’ bank and samples’ e-shop where students, designers and brands can have from one little sample up to 50 meters.