modal elastane fabric

Lenzing Modal fabric is often used in the fashion industry to make affordable clothing. It's an eco-friendly material, even if more healthy and sustainable alternatives exist. Modal fabric has a very soft hand feel and luxurious appearance. Lenzing produces Modal from natural and renewable raw materials, cellulose filaments made of wood pulp extracted from trees.

1. Is modal good for the environment? Sustainability: Modal is eco-friendly. It’s made from beech wood trees, which are a renewable resource. Modal is biodegradable. And modal production uses 10-20 times less water than cotton, so it’s more sustainable in terms of water resources. 2. Is modal durable? Durability: Clothing made with modal is very soft and clean on the surface. Fabric made with modal resists pilling and shrinking. It stands up to multiple washings without losing its shape. 3. Does modal shrink? Shrinkage Resistance: Have you ever noticed how cotton underwear often twists after washing? Side seams get out of skew or the leg openings are not symmetrical. This is due to uneven shrinkage. Blending cotton with modal helps our garments keep their shape.