MODAL®/COTTON
- Natural Growth - Modal® derives from Beechwood trees local to Austria. The magnificence of these trees is that they ‘breed’ themselves which means no artificial or additional plantation is necessary.
- Environmental technology – As the fiber comes from Beechwood forests Edelweiss technology which is based on oxygen-based chemistry produces Modal® in an environmentally responsible way from the pulp through to the fiber.
- Genius fiber – Twice as soft as cotton, the unique low fiber rigidity gives superior feeling to the skin completely natural. This means Modal® is the perfect match to be combined with other fabrics for a luxury, gentle feeling on the skin.
COTTON
LENZING MODAL®
Lenzing Modal
Process
Fabric
Fiber
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Wood
Pulp
Lenzing Modal® process
LENZING™ Modal fibers are produced from dissolving wood pulp in a responsibly managed multi-stage process using sustainable wood.
The pulp has to be converted and matured, then further complicated chemical processing steps follow. Finally, a honey-like mass is formed which is pressed through micro-fine nozzles and the fibers are spun. They are subsequently treated several times and washed, stretched, cut, and dried.
LENZING™ Modal fibers are manufactured in a modified Viscose process. This enables us to achieve special properties. For example, LENZING™ Modal fibers are more easily washable thanks to the higher fiber strength. For this reason, our LENZING™ Modal fibers can also be produced razor-thin as microfibers so that they can be processed into extremely fine yarns for high-quality lingerie. They are pleasantly soft to the skin despite their firmness.
To ensure better processing, all LENZING™ fibers are equipped with a finishing agent made of soap-like substances.
High recovery rates
A special characteristic of the modal process developed by Lenzing is the high recovery rates of chemicals. The wastewater and air emissions have already been significantly reduced and are to be further reduced. In addition, a co-product, sodium sulfate, is generated in the fiber production. This valuable chemical is used in the detergent, glass, and food industries.