Roica, the premium stretch fibre brand by Asahi Kasei, will make its debut at Performance Days in Munich on 29–30 October 2025, unveiling a new chapter in performance innovation and sustainable textile development. As the sports apparel industry evolves, Roica aims to highlight its advanced functionality, trusted reliability, and commitment to environmentally conscious innovation.

At Hall A2, Booth R09, Roica will showcase a curated range of technologies and collaborations that demonstrate its role as a creative enabler in high-performance sportswear. The brand’s philosophy is built on three key pillars: respect for society through sustainability, innovation through co-creation with partners, and open communication to foster trust and quality.

Four leading European partners – Cifra, Inplet Pletiva, Penn Solutions, and Sitip – will exhibit their latest collections featuring Roica’s advanced fibres.

Cifra

Cifra, the Italian “warp knit centre of excellence,” presents its WKS (Warp Knit Seamless) technology, developed in partnership with Wolford. The Wolford Athleisure line, made with Econyl and Roica V550, blends durability and comfort with sustainable performance for yoga, Pilates, and leisurewear.

Inplet Pletiva

Slovenian producer Inplet Pletiva showcases knitted fabrics using Roica V550, offering stretch, breathability, chlorine resistance, and biodegradability. Certified by Oeko-Tex and GRS, the company focuses on sustainable powernet, tricot, and tulle constructions.

Penn Solutions

Penn Solutions, integrating Penn Italia and Penn Textile Solutions, highlights Tricot and Lace bases using Roica V550 for high stretch and eco-performance. The fabrics include breathable panels and gripper bands, ideal for sportswear and swimwear, reflecting Penn’s strong ESG and sustainability credentials.

Sitip

Sitip presents a wide range of technical fabrics developed with degradable Roica V550 and chlorine-resistant Roica fibres. Key innovations include Blizzard Thermal Comfort, Native-Blizzard K2, Breeze with Eclipse Sun Protection, and Force PLX Light, all designed with eco-design principles and certified by Oeko-Tex, bluesign, and GRS.

Special highlight

A special highlight of the stand will be the official uniforms of Expo 2025 Osaka, developed by Craftevo – V&A Japan. Made with compostable Craftevo ReTE and Roica V550 stretch fibre, these garments are designed to decompose after use, setting a benchmark for sustainable event apparel.

Roica continues to redefine the stretch fibre category by combining comfort, performance, and sustainability across sportswear, underwear, fashion, and business attire.

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