Grasim launches Scuba Knit fabric made with Livaeco fibres
Grasim Pulp, part of Aditya Birla Group’s Grasim Industries, has introduced a Scuba Knit fabric using Livaeco regenerated cellulosic fibres, extending its man-made cellulosic textile portfolio.
What happened
Grasim Pulp, part of Aditya Birla Group’s Grasim Industries, has introduced a next-generation Scuba Knit fabric using Livaeco regenerated cellulosic fibres,
Why this matters
The new fabric creates partnership opportunities with knitwear mills, apparel brands and performance-fashion designers seeking to develop collections around regenerated cellulosic materials.
What to watch
- Named apparel-brand or garment-manufacturer adoption announcements.
- Commercial fabric collections and mill partnerships using Livaeco Scuba Knit.
- Evidence of repeat orders after sampling rather than one-off trade-show showcases.
- Pricing relative to conventional polyester scuba and viscose-blend knit alternatives.
- Third-party validation of durability, recovery and sustainability claims.
- Expansion of Livaeco capacity, certification coverage or traceability programs.
- Conduct mill and brand sampling programs focused on athleisure, womenswear, occasionwear and travelwear.
- Publish performance data on drape, recovery, pilling, breathability, dyeability and blend compatibility versus polyester-heavy scuba fabrics.
- Pair the fabric launch with Livaeco traceability, forestry-origin and environmental-impact claims for brand sourcing teams.
- Develop blended constructions with elastane, recycled polyester or other fibres to meet stretch and shape-retention requirements.
- Target export-oriented garment manufacturers and retailers facing increasing pressure to reduce reliance on fossil-based synthetics.