What is Modal?
Why Beech Trees?
Beech forests grow across Northern and Central Europe, and beech wood pulp is the raw material for modal fibres.
How is Modal Made?
TENCEL™ Modal
Some of our modal pieces use TENCEL™ Modal fibres, made by Lenzing in Austria.
Why do we use Modal at Lavender Hill Clothing?
The fibre produced from Beech trees is incredibly soft and feels like silk when worn - it has twice the softness of cotton and feels amazing against your skin.
Modal fabric is extremely hard-wearing and keeps its shape and finish, even after frequent washing. These properties make it useful as an underwear fabric. Its silky texture also makes it comfortable for close-fitting intimate wear and is breathable. Unlike garments made from synthetic fibres like nylon and polyester, Modal does not trap perspiration and odors.
Modal is up to 50 percent more absorbent than cotton, so clothes never feel sweaty and sticky.
Natural Stretch: Modal’s flexibility makes it ideal for items like t-shirts and athletic wear.
Ultra Soft Fabric: Modal has an incredibly soft touch.
Breathable Fabric: Modal is great for sportswear, base layers, t-shirts and underwear as the fabric’s weave is very breathable.
Water absorbent: Modal is 50% more absorbent than cotton..
Durable: Modal is very strong because of the tight weave and the long fibres.
Drapes well: Similar to rayon and other silk alternatives, modal has a beautiful drape that makes it ideal for our products.
Doesn’t pill: The fabric resists pilling and has a smooth finish that makes it ideal for everyday wear and use.
Colour fast: The fabric absorbs dye in warm water and does not bleed dye during the laundering process.
Doesn’t shrink: Unlike most forms of rayon, modal is much less likely to shrink in the wash.
Doesn’t crease: Modal resists wrinkles and will stay smooth with minimal ironing.
What Is the Difference Between Modal and Lyocell?
Modal is similar to lyocell, another fibre made from wood pulp. Both are used in soft fabrics with a fluid drape.
Lyocell can be made from different types of trees, including beech trees and eucalyptus.
Shop Modal T-Shirts
Our everyday T-shirts are made in a soft cotton modal blend. Browse all modal T-shirts, or start with three popular styles: the Scoop Neck Cotton Modal T-Shirt, the Long Sleeve Crew Neck Cotton Modal T-shirt and the Roll Neck Micro Modal Top.
Comparing fabrics? Read cotton modal vs cotton and modal vs micro modal.
TENCEL™ is a trademark of Lenzing AG
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