Partner Asahi Kasei

The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei will exhibit its innovative fiber solutions at ISPO Munich 2024,

including various grades of its ROICA™ family of stretch fibers. ROICA™ EF is a recycled stretch fiber which features 58% pre-consumer recycled content, and is certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 in the product class 1 category. ROICA™ V550 is a degradable yarn which decomposes into CO2 and water, and has obtained a C2C (cradle-to-cradle) Certified Material Health Certificate™.

In addition to ROICA™, Asahi Kasei will showcase RespiGard™, a unique lightweight membrane designed for apparel with the optimal combination of waterproofness and breathability. The membrane is produced using a solvent-free manufacturing process with a low carbon footprint. The polypropylene material is recyclable and PFAS-free.

To contribute to closing the material life cycle in the sportswear and apparel industry, Asahi Kasei and partner company Microwave Chemical are currently developing a new chemical recycling process for polyamide 66. The process utilizes microwaves to depolymerize polyamide 66 and directly obtain the monomers with high yield, which can then be used to manufacture new polyamide 66 for apparel.