ROICA™, the premium stretch fibre brand by Asahi Kasei, will make its debut at Functional Fabric Fair Portland on October 27–28, 2026. The event will take place at the Oregon Convention Center, where visitors can meet the company at Stand 256.
The showcase will bring together textile developments from partner companies across Europe and Asia. It will feature fabric solutions for performance wear, outdoor activities, mobility, swimwear, cycling and lifestyle applications.
Under its global brand message, “STRETCH YOUR FUTURE,” ROICA™ will highlight how collaboration can expand the possibilities of comfort, fit and functionality. The showcase will also demonstrate new approaches to material innovation across the global textile industry.
European Partners Showcase Advanced Textile Developments
ROICA™ will present a selection of textile innovations developed by its European partners. These products demonstrate different approaches to comfort, fit, functionality and material performance.
The collection will feature premium athleisure fabrics with refined designs and soft textures. It will also include engineered knit structures that improve ergonomic comfort.
Other highlights include seamless garment technologies and technical fabrics for cycling and performance applications. In addition, three-dimensional mesh structures will demonstrate new possibilities for apparel, accessories and bags.
These developments address changing consumer needs. Today, customers increasingly look for versatile clothing that offers comfort and freedom of movement. Therefore, stretch technology plays an important role in developing functional and comfortable garments.
Some European partner developments will also feature specialised ROICA™ fibre solutions. Fabrics using ROICA™ V550 will highlight ongoing work in responsible material innovation. Meanwhile, ROICA™ EF will demonstrate stretch solutions incorporating pre-consumer recycled content for different apparel applications.
Featured European partners:
- Borgini Jersey
- Brugnoli
- Cifra
- Penn Solutions
- Sitip
- Tiba Tricot
Visitors can also explore additional developments at the following partner stand:
- Brugnoli – Stand 773A
Asian Partners Highlight Performance and Everyday Comfort
Alongside the European collection, ROICA™ will present textile developments from partners across Asia. These innovations will focus on outdoor activities, performance apparel, everyday mobility and modern athleisure.
The Asian collection will feature lightweight knitted and woven fabrics. It will also include recycled material solutions and advanced four-way stretch woven constructions.
Other developments will focus on comfort, durability and freedom of movement. These materials are designed for consumers who need clothing that works across different activities and environments.
The collection will also highlight the growing connection between active and urban lifestyles. Applications will include outdoor exploration, cycling, commuting and garments suitable for both sports and everyday wear.
Additional innovations will feature soft circular knits, stretch mesh and lace constructions. The showcase will also include lightweight fabrics for innerwear, activewear and everyday apparel.
Some developments will incorporate ROICA™ CF, which combines stretch performance with odour-neutralising functionality. This feature is particularly useful in innerwear and garments worn close to the skin.
Furthermore, fabrics using ROICA™ SF will demonstrate improved fabric stability and clean-cut edges. These features support streamlined garment construction while maintaining comfort, fit and design flexibility.
Featured Asian partners:
- Derun Industrial (Hong Kong)
- Everest Textile (Taiwan)
- Minlan (Taiwan)
- Ray Fabrics (Taiwan)
- Sun Hing Textiles (Hong Kong)
- Tex Tile (Taiwan)
- Wing Yue Textile (Hong Kong)
- Wu Luen (Taiwan)
Visitors can also explore additional developments at these partner stands:
- Everest Textile – Stand 328
- Minlan – Stand 1041
- Ray Fabrics – Stand 128
- Tex Tile – Stand 777
- Wu Luen – Stand 783
Global Collaboration Drives Stretch Innovation
The developments at Functional Fabric Fair Portland will highlight the strength of ROICA™’s global partner network. Each participating company brings its own manufacturing expertise, technical knowledge and design capabilities.
Together, these partners aim to develop textile solutions that improve comfort, fit and functionality across different apparel categories.
As the premium stretch fibre brand of Asahi Kasei, ROICA™ works with textile manufacturers worldwide. The company supports product development through stretch technology and technical collaboration.
Its applications extend across performance wear, outdoor clothing, innerwear, mobility and everyday lifestyle products.
Guided by its global message, “STRETCH YOUR FUTURE,” ROICA™ continues to support innovation across the textile supply chain. Through international partnerships and shared technical expertise, the brand aims to explore new possibilities in stretch performance and apparel development.