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ROICA: Where distinction and intention shape the future of apparel industry at Milano Unica

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At Milano Unica, held at Fiera Milano (Rho) in Milan from January 20–22, nine select European partners unveil collections shaped by ROICA™—the premium stretch fiber by Asahi Kasei. ROICA™ does not stand alone on the show floor, but its presence is quietly interlaced into each creation, chosen by those who seek distinction and depth in modern textiles. Through these dedicated collaborations, ROICA™ continues to sup-port the apparel industry with advanced stretch, comfort, and environmental care, offering something unique for brands who value true craftsmanship and thoughtful innovation.

Brugnoli

Hall 12 – Booth F15-17-19

Brugnoli continues to redefine comfort and performance in ready-to-wear and sportswear with its latest innovations for Milano Unica. The spotlight is on Explosive Cotton Plus, a breakthrough fabric crafted from extra-smooth American Pima cotton using Brugnoli’s Explosive Technology. Traditionally reserved for technical textiles, this proprietary approach now brings exceptional muscle support, excellent elasticity, and superior comfort to cotton garments - making them suitable even for high-perfor-mance activities. Explosive Cotton Plus is joined by Explosive Micro-modal, which combines Explosive Technology with TENCEL™ Modal for a natural, soft feel and advanced moisture management. These fabrics feature ROICA Colour Perfect™ Family, delivering deep, vibrant color and reliable elasticity. Sustainability remains central to Brugnoli’s philos-ophy. The company offers a wide range of environmentally conscious options, pioneering in creating fabrics with bio-based materials, fabrics made with recycled polyamide (pre or post consumer) and with en-hanced biodegradability, and certified materials such as GRS, RCS, RWS, GOTS, ZDHC, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, and BCI. Notably, Brugnoli introduces new articles featuring TENCEL™ Modal and ROICA™ V550 – degradable fiber designed for a clear end-of-life and re-duced environmental impact. From lightweight, second-skin fabrics for summer t-shirts and lingerie to tech-nical shirting and high-compression sportswear, Brugnoli’s collection demonstrates how thoughtful material choices and advanced textile engineering can elevate both comfort and environmental care. Every fabric is 100% Made in Italy, reflecting Brugnoli’s dedication to quality, innovation, and a more mindful future for ap-parel industry.

Explosive Cotton Plus © 2026 Brugnoli
Explosive Cotton Plus © 2026 Brugnoli


Eusebio

Hall 16 – Booth B17-B19

Making its debut as a ROICA™ partner at Milano Unica, Eusebio brings dec-ades of Italian expertise in circular knitting to the forefront of beachwear in-novation. Renowned for its commitment to quality and technical excellence, Eusebio presents its beachwear collection - an array of vibrant, high-perfor-mance fabrics designed for swimwear and resort apparel. The collection fea-tures smooth stretch nylon jerseys, best-sellers for bases and linings, along-side solid-colored jacquard jerseys and terry fabrics that combine comfort, durability, and expressive design. Each fabric is engineered with ROICA™, offering reliable elasticity, a refined fit, and deep, lasting color. Jacquard jer-seys with colored LUREX® add a touch of luxury and visual intrigue, while technical blends offer versatility for both classic and contemporary swimwear styles. Eusebio’s approach to textile development is rooted in responsible production. All fabrics are STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified and manufactured in Italy using sustainable energy, reflecting the company’s on-going commitment to environmental care and quality assurance. With a leg-acy dating back to 1954, Eusebio continues to supply tailor-made solutions for leading brands, combining tradition with innovation to meet the evolving needs of the apparel industry.

Iluna Group

Hall 12 – Booth D06

Iluna, a pioneer in technical and environmentally conscious lace since 1970, brings its signature blend of creativity, craftsmanship, and re-sponsible innovation to Milano Unica. Renowned for redefining lace as a language of contemporary beauty, Iluna presents a collection of stretch laces for lingerie, beachwear, and fashion - each designed to celebrate modern femininity with elegance, comfort, and expressive style. This season’s showcase features a diverse range of ROICA™ fiber blended stretch laces, including intricate geometric designs with luminous metallic accents, bold floral and leaf motifs in vibrant colors, and modern architectural patterns. These textiles highlight Iluna’s ex-pertise in combining refined aesthetics with advanced stretch technol-ogy, offering exceptional elasticity, softness, and deep, lasting color. At the heart of the collection are laces made with ROICA™ EF, recycled stretch fiber. Iluna’s technical expertise extends to GRS-certified LU-REX® mesh fabrics, customizable with exclusive prints and flocking, as well as materials made with recycled polyamides such as Q-NOVA® and Renycle™, and organic or FSC-certified fibers. Every lace is crafted to deliver a “sea to wear” - light, sensual, and high-performing textures that embody allure and freedom. Iluna Group’s commitment to environmental care is reflected in its Green Label range, GRS certification, and traceability from polymer to finished lace. The company measures its sustainability progress through the Higgs Index and maintains responsible production practices throughout its supply chain. By merging innovation, aesthetics, and quality, Iluna continues to set new standards for low-impact, high-value textiles.

© 2025 Iluna Group
© 2025 Iluna Group


Innova Fabrics

Hall 12 – Booth F04

Innova Fabrics revises environmental care and performance with its out-standing Residual Free (RF) line and high-performance textiles crafted with ROICA™ V550. Known for its commitment to environmentally conscious in-novation, Innova Fabrics develops fabrics that combine technical excellence with thoughtful material choices, supporting the evolution of modern apparel. The Residual Free (RF) line features advanced blends of Sensil® Biocare and ROICA™ V550, designed to help reduce environmental impact while delivering reliable elasticity, comfort, and durability. Key styles such as I LOVE RF, LYON RF, and PARIS SPECIAL showcase how ROICA™ V550 provides enhanced stretch and fit, while supporting a lower environmental footprint in the product lifecycle. Innova Fabrics’ approach is rooted in con-tinuous research and collaboration, offering solutions for activewear, beachwear, and fashion that help meet the demands of both performance and responsibility. All fabrics are produced in Italy and certified to interna-tional standards, reflecting Innova Fabrics’ dedication to quality and environ-mental care.

Inter Jersey Milano

Hall 12 – Booth F37

Inter Jersey Milano unveils its new SENSUAL TECH collection for Spring/Summer 2027 at Milano Unica, presenting a sophisticated range of stretch polyamide and polyester fabrics that embody the convergence of cosmetic-like softness, contemporary design, and high-performance elasticity. At the heart of this collection is the use of ROICA Resistance™ Family, which empowers each fabric with lasting stretch, shape retention, and advanced resistance to chlorine, saltwater, and friction—qualities essen-tial for modern beachwear and sportswear. The SENSUAL TECH collection explores the evolving relationship between body and fabric through three distinct product universes. The SKIN MEMORY line, featuring “Ve-nere” (with ROICA™ V550) and “Escape” (with ROICA Re-sistance™ Fam-ily), is crafted for garments that re-main in constant contact with the skin. These fabrics move in harmony with the body, offering a soft, dry touch and enduring comfort. “Venere” stands out for its refined, clean aesthetic, making it suitable for lingerie and essential apparel, while “Es-cape” delivers excellent durability and support, suited for ac-tivewear that demands both resilience and a gentle feel on the skin. For technical beachwear and resortwear, the LUMINOUS WAVE collection introduces “Moon Frosted” and “Silk Laminated”—fabrics that combine ROICA Resistance™ Family bases with glossy, micro-structured surfaces to elevate brightness and visual depth. Their fast-drying property and resistance to chlorine and saltwater provide a smooth silhouette and fluid drape, making them the excellent choice for contemporary swim and resort designs. Completing the LYON RF

Lagoon © 2026 Inter Jersey Milano
Lagoon © 2026 Inter Jersey Milano


Moon Frosted

Venere collection, URBAN EASE is designed for the new sport-to-street aesthetic. “Galassia” supports garment structure during movement, offering a clean and polished appearance, while “Lagoon,” a scuba-inspired fabric with a unique peached hand-feel, brings a strong fashion appeal and adapts gracefully to the body. This universe delivers reliable performance with elevated style, well-suited for versatile, cross-context wardrobes. Throughout this SENSUAL TECH, ROICA™ fiber is supporting the basic performance, providing lasting elasticity and comfort with gentle compression. This collection represents the synergy between Inter Jersey Milano’s Italian knitting expertise and the innovative capabilities of ROICA™, helping designers and brands to create high-quality stretch fabrics where style, tech-nology, and gentleness on the skin come together.

Maglificio Maggia

Hall 20 – Booth E06

Maglificio Maggia, renowned for its expertise in circular knitted fab-rics, presents a refined selection of textiles for Milano Unica, each crafted to balance performance, comfort, and environmental care. The collection features innovative blends of TENCEL™ Modal and ROICA™ V550, combining natural softness with advanced stretch and shape retention. Key highlights include a luxurious simple jersey - blending cashmere and TENCEL™ Modal with ROICA™ V550 de-gradable stretch fiber for a premium feel and reliable elasticity, suitable for light-weight garments. The struc-tured Milano rib fabric offers rich texture and shape memory, de-signed for jackets and overshirts, and delivers both warmth and breathability. Maglificio Maggia’s ongoing commitment to responsible production is reflected in the use of certified fibers and processes, supporting lower environmental impact without compromising qual-ity. Every fabric is 100% Made in Italy, demonstrating Maggia’s ded-ication to craftsmanship and innovation for the evolving needs of modern apparel.

Reda

Hall 20 – Booth D06

Reda, the historic Italian wool mill founded in 1865, presents a new chapter of modern elegance at Milano Unica. Built on more than 160 years of craftsmanship, the company introduces Reda Milleottocento-sessantacinque, a technical Merino wool poplin developed to meet the dynamic needs of contemporary menswear. This re-fined fabric blends Merino wool and ROICA™ V550, delivering a soft, rounded hand, a fluid drape, and a compact, elegant sur-face with exceptional color depth. Designed for tailored suits and modern wardrobe essentials, the material provides wrinkle-re-sistant, excellent stretch and durability, offering freedom of movement across multiple wearing occasion. By integrating ROICA™ V550, Reda enhances comfort while supporting more thoughtful material choices. Produced entirely in Italy, the collec-tion reflects Reda’s enduring dedication to quality, innovation, and a forward‑looking approach to textile development.

Sitip Group

Hall 12 – Booth G08-10

Sitip Group presents its technical fabric innovations featuring ROICA™ at Milano Unica. With a strong focus on quality, energy efficiency, and material advancement, Sitip integrates ROICA™ into a range of high-performance textiles for sportswear and active apparel. The collection includes lightweight warp knits and thermal brushed fabrics engineered for comfort, durability, and versatility. ROICA™ V550 and ROICA™ EF are used to deliver reliable elasticity, shape retention, and environmental care - supporting lower-impact solutions for demanding applications. Notably, Sitip’s fabrics are trusted by leading sports teams and brands, reflecting their proven value in competitive environments. Sitip’s ongoing commitment to responsible production is demonstrated through compliance with international standards such as UNI EN ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 14064-1, bluesign®, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, GRS, SA8000, and ZDHC Roadmap to Zero. Every textile is developed and manufactured in Italy, providing consistent quality and thoughtful innovation for the evolving needs of the apparel industry.

© 2026 Stipp
© 2026 Stipp


Tessitura Colombo Antonio

Hall 12 – Booth D04

Tessitura Colombo Antonio, established in 1960 near Milan, is celebrated for its enduring tradition and pas-sion for fine textiles. Specializing in lace and textiles for lingerie and women’s fashion, the company merges artisanal craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation, offering refined solutions for contemporary apparel. At Milano Unica, Tessitura Colombo Antonio unveils a vibrant collection of stretch laces, all crafted with ROICA™ V550 degradable stretch fiber. This season’s lineup includes both allover and narrow lace, featuring intricate floral, geometric, and decorative motifs in a range of colors and widths. The collection showcases delicate rose and geometric patterns in bold hues such as red and orange, as well as soft pastel tones, alongside narrow laces in various widths, including fringed cotton and bi-color decorative styles, offering versatility for garment detailing and trim. Each design combines polyamide, viscose, and cotton with ROICA™ V550, de-livering reliable elasticity, comfort, and a refined aesthetic suitable for lingerie, fashion, and accessories. All fabrics are produced in Italy and reflect Tessitura Colombo Antonio’s commitment to quality, innovation, and environmental care. By adopting ROICA™ V550, the company supports lower-impact solutions for modern lingerie and fashion, delivering both performance and responsibility in every detail.

ROICA™ imparts a quiet distinction to the textile in which it is used, chosen by partners who seek more than the ordinary. At Milano Unica, each collection is a testament to the artistry and intention behind material selection - where advanced stretch and comfort meet a gentle footprint, and uniqueness is found not in abundance, but in the care and vision shaping each creation. In this gathering of innovation and craftsman-ship, ROICA™ continues to inspire apparel brands to imagine garments that move beautifully with the wearer and with the times.

© 2026 Tessitura Colombo Antonio
© 2026 Tessitura Colombo Antonio




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