What kind of fabric is Modal?
Modal is a man-made fiber, which is relatively good for the human body Affinity generally does not irritate human skin and cause allergies. This artificial fiber is made by converting shrubs into wood pulp and then processing it. It is often used to produce long-sleeved, bras and other underwear, and has grown rapidly in recent years. As it becomes popular, what are the advantages and disadvantages of modal fabrics? This article will clear up this confusion for everyone.
Advantages of Modal fabric
1. Modal will not cause pollution to the environment during its production and processing. It is a natural, pollution-free and environmentally friendly fabric.
2. Modal fabric has a soft texture and excellent hygroscopicity. This feature allows Modal to show its talents in close-fitting clothing.
3. The fabric is bright in color and very comfortable to the touch. Its drape and luster are no less than those of natural fibers such as cotton and silk.
4. Modal is produced from wood, so the fabric can be degraded naturally.
5. Modal fabric has high elasticity and toughness, with dry and wet strengths of 35.6cn and 25.6cn respectively, so It can greatly reduce the phenomenon of broken ends during processing.
6. Modal has good anti-wrinkle and non-iron properties, and the fabric is very convenient for daily care. This is one of the reasons why modal fabric is more popular, and it is more used in underwear, underwear, pajamas, etc.
Disadvantages of modal fabric
1. Because the extraction and production and processing of modal raw materials require a lot of costs, the price of the fabric will be relatively high.
2. Fading may occur after exposure to strong light, so Modal is not suitable for the production of outerwear, jackets and other clothing.
3. Modal is not very wide, so do not twist this type of fabric too hard when washing, otherwise the fabric will be deformed.
What is the difference between modal and pure cotton
1. Modal is sweat-absorbent and breathable The ability is better than cotton, and the key is that it is not easy to pill.
2. Modal fabric is relatively simple to take care of. The fabric surface is relatively flat and does not require much ironing.
3. Its dyeing rate is higher than that of pure cotton, the color is full and beautiful, and it is not prone to yellowing or fading.
4. Modal, like pure cotton, can be blended with other fibers according to needs.
