Speaking of artificial fabrics, one cannot but mention the new generation of material, which has high operational and practical characteristics. This modal is a fabric that has recently appeared as a result of experiments with viscose.
Upgraded viscose
As you know, the raw material for viscose is cellulose, which is obtained from wood in a rather complicated way. Modal production is dispensed with without the participation of chlorine-containing substances. The fiber itself also does not contain any harmful impurities. Made of modern modal fabric made of it, the composition of which is 100% beech or eucalyptus wood pulp, in a sense, can be considered a natural product and can be safely recommended to fans of environmentally friendly materials.
The main qualities of the material
Modal - fabric in every sense remarkable. It is more tensile than viscose and one and a half times hygroscopic than cotton, practically not subject to shrinkage. Even after numerous washes, it remains soft and does not lose its original color for a long time.
In terms of smoothness and gloss, the modal competes with silk, and the lightness of the fiber is simply unique. It is hard to believe: 10 thousand meters of fiber modal weigh only 1 gram! Products from it are very light, despite the high density. Modal fiber has good hygiene due to its hygroscopicity and ability to quickly evaporate moisture.
Application
Modal is a fabric that by itself can serve for the manufacture of bedding, home and sportswear, but fiber qualities are best manifested in mixed versions, for example, with cotton. Combining excellently with other fibers, modal improves their positive characteristics. Products made from such fabrics do not wrinkle, retain uniformity and elasticity of the structure even after prolonged use, they are soft, velvety to the touch and cause pleasant sensations when touched. Modal has the property of slightly cooling the skin, which is especially valuable for bedding in the summer heat. Fabrics are ideal for service, home and hotel textile products: bedspreads, bath sheets, towels, bathrobes, bath mats, handbags for hygiene and bath accessories, etc. In addition, the modal is often used in the manufacture of hosiery, which due to the presence of this fiber have excellent hygienic characteristics.
Modal benefits
So, let's summarize what qualities distinguish a modal from other materials:
• makes the fabric soft and soft to the touch;
• gives products a soft shine;
• does not lose elasticity, does not shrink;
• things are comfortable to wear, due to the “cooling” effect and hygroscopicity they do not cause skin irritation;
• allows you to maintain color brightness for a long time, things do not fade and do not fade;
• minimal “creasing”.
Modal is the fabric of the present and the future, a wonderful invention of textile workers. It meets all standards and the highest requirements and is widely used in the clothing industry.