Modal is a wood pulp based cellulosic fiber, made out of pure wooden chips from the beech tree. Modal uses only beech wood, thus it is essentially a variety of viscose rayon; a generic name for modified viscose rayon fiber that has high tenacity and high wet modulus.
Modal was first developed by Austria based Lenzing AG Company who trademarked the fabrics name, but now many manufacturers make their own versions.
Modal fibers are defined in International Standard ISO as high wet modulus, high breaking strength regenerated cellulose fibers produced by using particular viscose rayon, and regeneration bath compositions which allows greater molecular orientation during stretch and coagulation of the fibers.
Sometimes this fabric is used on its own and, other times, it is combined with other fibers, such as spandex and cotton.
Modal is used for the production of:
- Underwear, Pajamas, Towels, Bathrobes, Bedsheets.
Modal has been around for many years, but now is now very popular. The main reason is that its stretchiness and its softness make it ideal for fashionable active and sportswear. Very soft like silk.
Another reason why this fabric is so popular is that it resists shrinkage better than other yarns
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