Eco-Smart Technology from ROICA on show at EUROBIKE, Germany, September 4 - 7

EUROBIKE, the world’s leading trade fair for the cycling industry, staged at Friedrichshafen, Germany from September 4 to 7, is highlighting smart innovations relevant to the sport.  Cycle retailers, brands and manufacturers will discover premium stretch ROICA™ that provides comfort and movement as it energizes.   ROICA partners who are exhibiting at the fair include Italian companies M.I.T.I. SpA, Piave Maitex, SITIP SpA, as well as from France, Payen – ESF and from Spain, Sportwear Argentona S.A. ROICA™ partners’ materials elevate new standards for high-tech performance that can enhance cycling products, showcasing a range of stretch essentials for cycling clothing and special gear.  Moreover, ROICA™ partners at EUROBIKE will show their ongoing commitment to responsible innovation and creativity manifested through their advanced responsible developments made with the ROICA Eco-SmartTM Family.

There are two responsibly-produced yarns that demonstrate premium stretch performances that give free rein to designers’ creativity while complying to the most cutting-edge sustainable standards. The ROICA™ EF– GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified - is made with 58% of pre-consumer recycled content. GRS guarantees its sustainable mission with a certification by the influential Textile Exchange*, one of the most known and recognized global players in the market. The ROICA™ V550  breaks down without releasing harmful substance under the testing environment according to Hohenstein Environmental Compatibility certification. Made and engineered by Asahi Kasei R&D team, and produced in the ROICA™ German plant only, the yarn offers additional and relevant circular economy advantages linked to material health as proved by a Gold Level Material Health Certificate by the Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Institute for a safe and biological end of life cycle.

Italian cycling racing team picks textile partners to enhance performance and comfort

The SCOTT Racing Team has chosen ROICA™ and Sitip as exceptional partners for Season 2019 to create customized outfits dedicated to the team.

SCOTT Racing Team customized outfit - Credits: Chiara Redaschi

A synergy that has given life to high-tech clothing, customized for this team to enable them to face the climatic conditions and the performances necessary for the activity in the summer season while also enjoying maximum comfort.

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Timeless luxury bike performance apparel from Vélobici

Benefiting from 100% designed and manufactured in England, Vélobici's bike performance apparel is made from the fabrics knitted in Nottinghamshire and manufactured in Leicestershire.

With a timeless and classic appeal, the attractive bikewear range is made with fabrics that are rigorously tested with the latest technology, designed for all year round riding to look good on or off bike, encompassing seamless knitwear, T-shirts and accessories to provide stylish comfort.

The René (women) jerseys are made from the new super lightweight honeycomb performance fabric.
VB/Pro-VR2 is an exclusive high tech performance nylon, developed with a honeycomb fabric construction that provides a lightweight 150g fabric that excels on the road.

The new three-season jerseys promise to perform exceptionally under warm conditions, thanks to the fabric’s ease of movement and wicking capabilities, allowing the wearer ease of movement for its lightweight quality.

With a standard race fit, this full-length zip jersey shown above also features superlight ‘Vélobici’ Jacquard detailing to the side panels and underarm for added ventilation, and is completed with embroidered René and VB logos to the chest and the brand’s recognisable reflective binding to the rear pocket and hem. The use of performance nylon, over polyester, keeps this four-pocket jersey (one zipped and waterproof) durable ride after ride, while delivering better moisture wicking and odour resistance.