Innova Fabrics, the Italian manufacturer of knitted fabrics for apparel, underwear and sports, has selected Roica by Asahi Kasei, the Japanese manufacturer of premium stretch fibre, for its new responsible line RF (Residual Free). With a deep-rooted history in the world of textiles, Innova Fabrics says that it is dedicated to innovating with a focus on environmental sustainability. As a result of its push for local production and attention to third-party sustainability certifications (including OEKO-TEX Standard 100, one of the world’s best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances), Innova Fabrics is continuing its promise of responsibility with an enrichment of its conscious proposals.
Innova has now increased its smart proposition with the launch of the RF (Residual Free) line, with the aim of reducing the impact of microplastics residues produced by the fashion industry. This is possible thanks to the combination of two responsible ingredients: Sensil Biocare by Nilit and Roica V550 from Asahi Kasei. Sensil BioCare is a premium, sustainable nylon 6.6 fibre enriched with a special technology that helps reduce the persistence of textile waste in the ocean and landfills by acting during and after the product’s life cycle.
Therefore, if the microplastics in Sensil BioCare garments are released during washing, they will decompose much faster than conventional Nylon 6.6 fibres, reducing textile waste. Roica V550, part of the Roica Eco-Smart family, is a premium, sustainable stretch yarn that degrades without releasing harmful substances into the environment, according to the Hohenstein’s environmental certification. Roica V550 also carries the Gold Level Material Health certificate from the Cradle-to-Cradle Product Innovation Institute, which evaluated the yarn’s impact on human and environmental health.
The strong relationship established between Innova Fabrics and Roica by Asahi Kasei is a long-standing one: from the very beginning, the textile company chose Roica as its main reference for premium stretch, using Roica Colour Perfect in most of its articles. Having experienced the innovation of the Roica line dedicated to high-quality colour, Innova decided to opt for the Roica Eco-Smart line as part of the extension of its environmentally conscious line.
“Thanks to the constant synergy with its premium partner in innovative and responsible stretch, Innova continues its path towards a textile and fashion industry that respects the planet, without forgetting profit. And this is just the beginning,” the company said.
