What is Lenzing modal fabric?

What is Lenzing modal fabric?

LENZING™ FR is a sustainably produced inherently flame-resistant cellulosic fiber based on the renowned Modal fibers production process. LENZING™ FR fibers meet the definition of “inherently flame retardant and resistant fibers” as specified by the European Man-made Fibers Association (CIRFS).

What Fibres does Lenzing produce?

The Lenzing Group combines comprehensive expertise in operating pulp and biorefinery processes with decades of experience in the major fiber process technologies viscose, modal and lyocell.

Is Lenzing modal cotton?

Modal is considered a luxurious textile thanks to both its soft feel and high cost, as it is more expensive than either cotton or viscose. Today, most modal is produced by the Austrian company Lenzing AG, which has the trademark for the fabric; its brands include Lenzing Modal, China Modal, and Formatex.

Is modal a cellulosic fiber?

Modal is a wood pulp based cellulosic fiber, made out of pure wooden chips from the beech tree, technically as the European Schneider Zelkova tree. Modal was first developed by Austria based Lenzing AG Company who trademarked the fabrics name, but now many manufacturers make their own versions.

What is Lenzing fabric made of?

cellulose
Lenzing fibers are made of cellulose, the core component of all plants on earth. Our source material wood is perfectly renewable: Trees regrow. Ultimately, plants convert sunlight, water and atmospheric CO2 into cellulose, from which aesthetic, emotional and highly functional products are made.

What is Lenzing?

Lenzing produces wood-based viscose fibers, modal fibers, lyocell fibers and filament yarn, which are used in the textile industry – in clothing, home textiles and technical textiles – as well as in the nonwovens industry. In addition, the company is active in mechanical and plant engineering.

What is Lenzing EcoVero viscose fabric?

EcoVero is a fabric first produced by the Austrian company Lenzing from semi-synthetic polymers in 2017. It’s a branded name for viscose, a regenerated cellulosic fiber in the family of rayon, similar to modal, acetate, cupro, and lyocell. EcoVero fabric has a very soft hand feel and luxurious appearance.

Is Lenzing viscose stretchy?

EcoVero, and viscose in general, are not inherently stretchy fabrics. However, they can be mixed with other elastic materials to achieve some level of flexibility.

What is modal fabric vs cotton?

The difference between cotton and modal fabric is that modal is softer and silkier, while cotton is warmer and more breathable.

Is Lenzing modal toxic?

Lenzing has developed environmental processes for manufacturing its modal, which are not currently commercially available to others. These less-toxic technologies allow Lenzing to have high recovery rates of process ingredients, minimising emissions and conserving resources.

What is modal in clothing?

Modal fabric is a bio-based fabric that is made from spinning beech tree cellulose. Modal is generally considered a more eco-friendly alternative to cotton because beech trees don’t require much water to grow and therefore the production process uses about 10-20 times less water.

What is Modal fabric similar to?

Modal is very similar to regular viscose rayon. However, it is also stronger, more breathable, and has the ability to withstand excessive moisture. Modal is a “semi-synthetic” fabric that is commonly combined with other fibers to create a soft and long-lasting material.

Why choose Kelheim fibres?

At our Kelheim plant, we combine advanced technology with technical expertise and outstanding customer service. The fibres we produce are used by the world’s leading corporations to manufacture products in the areas of feminine hygiene and body care, filtration, insulation and textiles.

Why choose Lenzing™ Fibers?

LENZING™ fibers deliver components for complex technical applications such as electrical separators, filter media and coated fabrics. LENZING™ for Packaging surrounds food and goods in biodegradable and compostable fibers.

Why choose Lenzing™ Lyocell fibers?

The high strength of LENZING™ Lyocell fibers allows for a lower specific use of material as compared to cotton. In recent years we have observed how the needs of industry have changed – towards enhanced transparency along the value chain and a growing awareness for sustainability.