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One of the softest fabrics in your wardrobe might actually be made from TREES 🌿 Let’s talk about MODAL!
You’ve probably seen modal on the labels of your favorite pajamas, underwear, or loungewear. It’s incredibly soft, breathable & comfortable, which is why so many clothing brands love using it.
But is it actually sustainable?
Well, that depends on how it’s made…
Modal is a semi-synthetic fabric made from beechwood pulp. While it starts with a natural material, chemicals are needed to turn that wood into wearable fibers. & unfortunately, not all modal is responsibly produced. That’s why I especially love seeing TENCEL™ Modal on clothing labels. It’s made using responsibly sourced wood & manufacturing processes designed to reduce environmental impact. My personal preference will always be natural fibers first, responsibly produced semi-synthetics second, and petroleum-based synthetics last (or never at all, hah) ☺️
Part 22/100 of my Sustainable Fashion Crash Course 👗
#sustainablefashion #modalfabric #TENCELmodal #sustainablefabrics #slowfashion
One of the softest fabrics in your wardrobe might actually be made from TREES 🌿 Let’s talk about MODAL!
You’ve probably seen modal on the labels of your favorite pajamas, underwear, or loungewear. It’s incredibly soft, breathable & comfortable, which is why so many clothing brands love using it.
But is it actually sustainable?
Well, that depends on how it’s made…
Modal is a semi-synthetic fabric made from beechwood pulp. While it starts with a natural material, chemicals are needed to turn that wood into wearable fibers. & unfortunately, not all modal is responsibly produced. That’s why I especially love seeing TENCEL™ Modal on clothing labels. It’s made using responsibly sourced wood & manufacturing processes designed to reduce environmental impact. My personal preference will always be natural fibers first, responsibly produced semi-synthetics second, and petroleum-based synthetics last (or never at all, hah) ☺️
Part 22/100 of my Sustainable Fashion Crash Course 👗
#sustainablefashion #modalfabric #TENCELmodal #sustainablefabrics #slowfashion
Comments (21)
8 hours agofran_made_it
Very informative and balanced. Thank you. I don't buy many clothes as I like to make my own, to my own measurements. I'm always on the look out for more sustainable fabrics.
3 days agogreentrading.uk
This is useful. Always wanted to know how sustainable modal was. Is lyocell more sustainable than tencel?
4 days agocottondelosandes
Love seeing the breakdown of fabrics! Natural, pure fibers will always have a special place in our hearts for everyday comfort and breathability.
4 days agocoyaintimates
Yessss we use TENCEL modal for our lingerie, if it’s from Lenzing you can be sure it’s really good! 🙌
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