Modal fabric is a synthetic rayon that can be used in everything from loungewear and home textiles to luxury couture fashion. Richard Ramos/Lenzing AG Key Takeaways Modal is a type of rayon known for its super soft, silky texture. It's ideal for close-fitting clothes due to its ...
Modal fabric is versatile and both looks and feels great. This fabric dictionary post will help you decide if modal is right for your brand.
Features of Modal fiber fabric: Modal fiber can be blended and interwoven with a variety of fibers, such as cotton, linen, silk, etc., to improve the quality of these fabrics. The luxurious texture of natural fibers is combined with the practicality of synthetic fibers, so that it has the...
Seam-weaving machine for making endless a synthetic fabric by means of a weaving seam, with a Jacquard machine (1) for forming the shed (11), the Jacquard machine (1) being arranged under the shed (11), the harness cords (8) being retracted by tension springs (15) fastened above the ...
Modal fabric, which is also known as HWM rayon, is a type of rayon that is commonly used in consumer textiles. This fabric is considered to be semi-synthetic since it is made from a combination of organic and synthetic materials. The base material for modal rayon is cellulose from hardwood...
Spandex is a synthetic fabric that is prized for its elasticity. Contrary to popular belief, the term "spandex" is not a brand name, and this term is used to generally refer to polyether-polyurea copolymer fabrics that have been made with a variety of production processes. The terms spandex...
The regenerated cellulose fibers are then woven to create a fabric that’s also referred to as rayon fibers. While viscose is only one type of rayon (you also have cuprammonium, modal, and lyocell/Tencel™), it’s one of the most common types because it’s breathable and lightweight ...
Tencel is a brand name for a set of fibers called lyocell and modal (think of it like Band-Aids are to bandages or Kleenex are to tissues). These fibers are known for feeling super soft and are widely used in sustainable fashion. More From Good Housekeeping Tencel is somewhat similar ...
A fleece jacket holds less than one percent of its weight in water. And, even if the water manages to penetrate the fabric, it will dry very quickly. In addition, unlike down insulation, fleece retains its insulating properties even when wet. Fleece jackets are soft to the touch, comfortabl...
For quite a while, outdoor enthusiasts have been using Gore-Tex as a point of reference when evaluating different fabrics technologies. Omni-Tech is a newer fabric technology developed by Columbia Sportswear. It has quickly become one of the best alternatives to GoreTex. So, if you are looking...