What is Modal? The raw material of Modal is European beech wood. It is first made into wood pulp and then processed into fiber through a special spinning process. It is a new high wet modulus viscose fiber and a new generation of regenerated cellulose fiber. Due to the spinning process More than 99% of the solvents used in the fiber process can be recycled, and there is basically no pollution during the entire production process. It is harmless to the human body and the environment, and can be naturally decomposed. It is called green and environmentally friendly fiber.
In fact, Modal was produced by Austrian Lenzing (
Lenzing) company developed it. Due to the high price of the fiber at that time and the fact that its performance was not fully understood, mass production has not been achieved. Until the end of the last century, as people’s living standards improved and their requirements for wearing comfort became higher and higher, underwear made of modal fiber began to become popular.
The length of Modal fiber is relatively long, so the spun yarn has very uniform lines, less hairiness, and a smooth surface. Modal fiber has a smooth longitudinal cross-section structure, making it silky soft and lubricating, with good drape, moisture absorption and breathability.
The dyeing performance is also very good, the color absorption is thorough, the color fastness is good, and the fabric color is bright and bright. However, the disadvantage is that the wet strength is poor, it is easy to break when drained, and it is not suitable for vigorous scrubbing.
Cross section and longitudinal surface of Lenzing Modal fiber
Modal fiber can be blended with a variety of fibers, such as cotton, linen, silk, etc., which can improve the quality of these fabrics and make the fabrics maintain their Soft and smooth, and can bring out the characteristics of their respective fibers.
Some people confuse Tencel, Modal and viscose, but there are differences between them. From the performance and texture of the fabric, Tencel is better than Modal and viscose, and the price is also higher than Modal. Viscose. However, some merchants on the market use viscose fiber to pass off as Modal or Tencel, and buy fake clothes made of cheap fabrics at high prices. When buying Modal, you must make sure that the hangtag with the MODAL trademark is the real Lenzing Modal. , if there is no Modal, it is not genuine Lenzing Company, it is imitation or fake. What also needs to be paid special attention to is what are the ingredients of the durable label, washable label? Writing “modal” is wrong and false, writing “modal” is correct. Be careful not to buy fake products.
