What is Lenzing Modal made of?
beech wood pulp
Lenzing™ Modal is produced in Austria and mainly composed of beech wood pulp that is made into cellulosic (or plant-based) fibers. The raw materials, the Beech wood trees, are harvested from both natural forests and sustainably managed plantations.
What is Modal rayon?
Modal fabric is a bio-based fabric that is made from spinning reconstituted beech tree cellulose. Modal is a type of rayon fabric, but it is generally more durable than regular rayon and feels softer, like cotton.
Is modal and polyester the same?
Modal offers more breathability than some fabrics such as 100% polyester. That said, its semi-synthetic status leaves it just a bit more plasticky than the natural fibers of cotton. It also has a tight weave to create its silky surface, allowing less airflow than the typical loose grid-style weave of cotton.
Which is better modal or rayon?
Rayon has moderate, dry strength and abrasion resistance. Like other cellulosic fibers, it is not resilient, which means that it will wrinkle. Rayon withstands ironing temperatures slightly less than those of cotton. Modal is a second generation regenerated cellulosic fiber and a variation of rayon.
What is Lenzing rayon?
By Alex Assoune. EcoVero is a fabric first produced by the Austrian company Lenzing from semi-synthetic polymers in 2017. It’s a branded name for viscose, a regenerated cellulosic fiber in the family of rayon, similar to modal, acetate, cupro, and lyocell.
Is Lenzing Modal toxic?
Lenzing has developed environmental processes for manufacturing its modal, which are not currently commercially available to others. These less-toxic technologies allow Lenzing to have high recovery rates of process ingredients, minimising emissions and conserving resources.
Is modal comfortable?
Modal is slightly softer and more delicate but both are comfortable, breathable and absorb moisture.
Is modal hotter than cotton?
4. Modal A semi-synthetic cellulose fibre, Modal is classed as a type of Rayon. At 50% more absorbent than cotton, Modal is excellent at wicking moisture away from the body and keeping you feeling fresh and cool. Smooth and soft by nature, Modal is a great for warmer temperatures.
What is Lenzing?
Lenzing produces wood-based viscose fibers, modal fibers, lyocell fibers and filament yarn, which are used in the textile industry – in clothing, home textiles and technical textiles – as well as in the nonwovens industry. In addition, the company is active in mechanical and plant engineering.