Stretch Innovation Highlights from Milano Unica 2025
Brugnoli
introduced Naturally Explosive, a breakthrough natural-fiber fabric enhanced with TENCEL™ Modal and ROICA™ Colour Perfect™. Designed for sports and ready-to-wear, it delivers a second-skin effect and vibrant color with reduced grin-through. Their EXPLOSIVE AMNI V550 line includes degradable elastane, underlining the brand's commitment to circular solutions.
Iluna Group
brought elegance with purpose, showcasing premium stretch lace incorporating ROICA™ EF, Q-NOVA®, and RENCYCLE®. Over 75% recycled, the line includes printable jacquards and GRS-certified LUREX®, proving performance can be beautiful and sustainable.
InnovaFabrics
launched its Residual Free (RF) series combining Sensil® Biocare and ROICA™ V550. The line balances eco-impact reduction with functional performance in fabrics like I LOVE RF and LYON RF.
InterJersey Milano
focused on sartorial performance with Venere, Bio Nature, and Bio Context—all infused with ROICA™ V550. These fabrics offer biodegradability, UV protection, and high elasticity for applications from lingerie to beachwear.
Maglificio Maggia
merged luxury and tech in two new textiles: Simple Jersey and Milano Rib, blending cashmere, TENCEL™ Modal, and ROICA™ V550 for refined comfort and winter wear resilience.
Maglificio Ripa
emphasized craftsmanship and modern performance in four-way stretch circular knits, powered by ROICA™. Their designs, spanning sportswear to swimwear, highlight the transformative potential of stretch technology in fashion.
PennSolutions
impressed with technical, sports-focused fabrics made with RECO Nylon® and ROICA™ V550. Their 3D-engineered fabrics offer breathability, grip, and seamless comfort for athletic performance.
Reda
celebrated its 160th year with 2865, a wool fabric that shifts from suits to casualwear. Enhanced with ROICA™ V550, it represents the modern man—versatile, expressive, and mindful of his ecological impact.
Sitip Group
presented standout fabrics like NEW MONICA and FORCE PLX LIGHT that deliver UV protection, elasticity, and lightweight comfort. Their use of ROICA™ V550 and ECLIPSE Sun Protection blend sustainability with technical excellence.
Tessitura Colombo Antonio
showcased lace textiles combining heritage craftsmanship with ROICA™ fibers, balancing intimate elegance with stretch comfort for lingerie, outerwear, and socks.
Across the board, Milano Unica 2025 set a new benchmark in how biodegradable, recycled, and high-performance stretch yarns are reshaping fashion.
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