Asahi Kasei Corporation, the Japanese chemical company, introduced Roica EF and biodegradable Roica V550 which is being used by well-known companies in their new collections.
Roica V550 is the first stretch yarn that is Cradle to Cradle Gold certified, and Roica EF is a recycled stretch innovation that is developed using pre-consumer materials.
Artistic Milliners is using Roica V550 in its EarthCore denim collection, and Dresdner Spitzen is blending Roica V550 along with Vinatur in designs for the intimate apparel market.
Innova Fabrics is adopting Roica V550 with Nilit’s Sensil BioCare nylon for swimwear, sportswear and apparel, while Penn Italia and Sitip are using Roica V550 in combination with recycled polyester in their recent collections
CIFRA is using Roica EF in the collection of base layers, tops, leggings and jumpsuits, Iluna Group is using a combination of Roica EF with recycled polyamide in their new lace collection.
Maglificio Ripa’s Splash collection of swimwear and intimate apparel is also based on Roica EF and Tessitura Colombo Antonio is employing the blend of Roica EF with Fulgar’s Amni Soul Eco biodegradable polyamide.
