Modal
Also known as: HWM rayon, High-wet-modulus viscose
Regenerated cellulose fibre from beech wood with high wet strength, softer than classic viscose.
Description
Modal is a regenerated cellulose fibre obtained mainly from beech wood — the Austrian producer Lenzing AG with the brand Lenzing Modal® is often cited. Chemically the cellulose is dissolved in sodium hydroxide and carbon disulphide, spun and regenerated; a modified viscose process with higher wet strength.
The fibre is particularly soft, skin-friendly, moisture regulating and colour-fast. Modal is often blended with cotton, elastane or polyester and is found in underwear, T-shirts, bed linen and sports functional wear. The higher wet strength makes modal more dimensionally stable and durable in the wash than classic viscose.
- Regenerated cellulose fibre (beech wood)
- Soft, smooth, absorbent
- Higher wet strength than viscose
- Easy to dye, colour stable
Lenzing Modal® is produced to OEKO-TEX and EU Ecolabel standards; raw material comes from FSC- and PEFC-certified forestry.
Properties
| Fibre type | Regenerated cellulose |
|---|---|
| Raw material | Beech wood |
| Leading manufacturer | Lenzing AG (Lenzing Modal®) |
| Typical use | Underwear, shirts, bed linen |
Related product categories
Sources & references
3- Wikipedia: Modal (Faser) Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modal_(Faser)
- Lenzing AG lenzing.com https://www.lenzing.com/
- OEKO-TEX OEKO-TEX Association https://www.oeko-tex.com/
