#Yarn & Fiber

2024-11-28

ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei returns to ISPO 2024 with sustainability and performance at its core

ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei is set to make a remarkable appearance at ISPO 2024, taking place from December 3rd to 5th in Hall B2, Booth 111 at the Future Lab. Renowned for its premium stretch fiber innovations, ROICA™ continues to elevate the textile industry with its commitment to sustainability, performance, and modern fashion needs.

Central to its showcase this year is the ROICA Eco-Smart™ family, a groundbreaking portfolio of sustainable stretch fibers. This includes ROICA™ V550, the world’s first Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold stretch yarn, which partially degrades into CO2 and water under ISO 14855-1 standards. Also featured is ROICA™ EF, a recycled stretch fiber made from pre-consumer materials and certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100. Together, these fibers embody ROICA™’s ethos of responsible innovation, offering solutions that blend environmental consciousness with superior performance.

At ISPO, visitors will also explore the ROICA Innovation Gallery, a curated exhibit of cutting-edge fabrics developed in collaboration with industry leaders. Brugnoli Fabrics, for instance, demonstrates the versatility of ROICA™ V550 in loungewear and active styles, while Cifra WKS showcases seamless, ergonomic garments crafted for maximum flexibility and breathability. Other notable partners include Dresdner Spitzen, Iluna Group, and INNOVA Fabrics, each highlighting how ROICA™ fibers enhance their designs with sustainability and functionality.

This commitment extends beyond materials to finished garments showcased in the ROICA Contemporary Wardrobe section. Standout pieces include cycling bib shorts by Bioracer, made with a fabric blend that features 46% ROICA™ V550, and multifunctional shapewear from Stellawear, designed with ECONYL® nylon and ROICA™ fibers. Socklab® further exemplifies innovation with its Cradle to Cradle Certified® GOLD sock, a testament to the seamless integration of eco-conscious design and high performance.

Stylish garments from Bioracer © 2024 Asahi Kasei

A highlight of ISPO 2024 will be a collaborative workshop on December 3rd at 11:45 AM in Hall B2, Pink Stage, featuring ROICA™’s partnership with TENCEL™ by Lenzing. The session will explore the shared vision of these two industry leaders in driving circularity and sustainability in textiles, underscoring the importance of end-of-life solutions for modern fabrics.

From its heritage as a pioneer in stretch fiber technology to its forward-thinking approach to sustainability, ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei continues to set new benchmarks in the textile industry. ISPO 2024 promises to be a platform where visitors can experience firsthand how ROICA™ merges innovation with responsibility, crafting fibers that redefine performance and style for contemporary wardrobes and sportswear alike.

Spring-set blueberry front from EDELVISSA © 2024 Asahi Kasei

ROICA™ brings global textile innovation to Functional Fabric Fair Portland

ROICA™, the premium stretch fiber by Asahi Kasei, will make its debut appearance at Functional Fabric Fair Portland on October 27-28, 2026, at the Oregon Convention Center (Stand 256). Bringing together textile developments from partner companies across Europe and Asia, the ROICA™ booth will present a diverse collection of fabric solutions for performance, outdoor, mobility, swimwear, cy-cling, and lifestyle applications.

ROICA™ presents stretch textile innovations from nine partners at PERFORMANCE DAYS 2026

ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei will return to PERFORMANCE DAYS Munich on October 13–14, 2026, presenting textile developments from seven European partners and two Japanese specialists under its global brand message, “STRETCH YOUR FUTURE.” Visitors can discover the developments at Booth P10 in Hall A4.

Lenzing improves profitability as strategic transformation gains momentum

The Lenzing Group reported improved operating profitability in the first nine months of 2026 despite declining revenue and a challenging market environment. Revenue decreased by 2.3 percent to EUR 1.93 billion, while adjusted EBITDA remained stable at EUR 353 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin increased from 17.9 percent to 18.3 percent, reflecting progress in the company's strategic transformation under its “Grow Nonwovens. Reset Textiles.” strategy.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories launches performance yarn development program based on spider silk

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories has launched a development program for high-performance yarns based on its recombinant spider silk technology. The initiative follows the company's first commercial shipment of a custom spider silk yarn to a performance apparel customer and includes the delivery of spider silk samples to a textile technology company with experience in aerospace-related material development.

Lenzing and Kaihara to debut REMOD denim collection at Kingpins Amsterdam

The Lenzing Group, a global producer of wood-based fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has partnered with Japanese denim manufacturer Kaihara Corporation to launch the “REMOD Collection”. The collection combines three of Lenzing's fiber offerings for denim applications: TENCEL™ Lyocell Standard, TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 and TENCEL™ Lyocell dtex 2.2.

Stäubli to introduce new S3292 dobby for high-speed weaving at ITME India 2026

Stäubli will introduce its new S3292 dobby at ITME India 2026, taking place from December 4 to 9 at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Designed for high-speed air-jet weaving, the new machine will be among the highlights of the company's presentation, which also includes warp preparation systems, cam motions, Jacquard technologies and digital services.

DITF develops bio-based binding fibers for wood-fiber insulation materials

As part of the CelluWoodFlex project, the German Institutes of Textile- and Fiber-Research in Denkendorf (DITF) are developing bio-based cellulose ester fibers as alternative binding fibers for flexible wood fiber insulation materials. In addition to the spinning process and the production of suitable staple fibers, the institute is also investigating how wood and cellulose fibers can be separated and recycled at the end of their useful life.

Reju expands textile-to-textile recycling network with six international fabric manufacturers

Reju, a textile-to-textile regeneration company, is expanding its industrial network through collaborations with six fabric manufacturers in Europe and the Americas. The initiative aims to accelerate the integration of regenerated polyester into textile manufacturing and support the development of finished fabrics for commercial applications.

Magnera highlights HighPleat™ filtration media technology at FiltXPO 2026

At FiltXPO 2026, held on October 28–29 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Magnera highlighted advances in air filtration media architecture, with a particular focus on its HighPleat™ platform for MERV 8–10 applications. The technology combines a lofted fiber structure with optimized pore architecture to address the challenge of balancing filtration efficiency, airflow resistance and contaminant-holding capacity.