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Textile fibers
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About the fiber
Lenzing's TENCEL™ Modal fibers are cellulosic fibers derived from the natural raw material wood. The cross-section of TENCEL™ Modal fibers and their tenacity favor fabric softness, allowing them to withstand repeated washing and drying cycles. The production process of these fibers is based on a highly resource-efficient technology with high recovery rates of chemicals.
Benefits
How you benefit from TENCEL™ Modal fibers
50 percent less water consumption
TENCEL™ Modal fibers are made with at least 50 percent less carbon emissions and water consumption compared to generic modal.¹
Responsible wood sources
The wood used as raw material for all TENCEL™ Modal fibers is sourced from certified² or controlled wood sources.
High moisture regulation
The fiber structure allows the absorption and release of moisture. In the final fabric, these moisture controlling properties support a drier microclimate on the skin.
Long-lasting softness
TENCEL™ Modal fibers’ cross-section and tenacity favor fabric softness, allowing them to withstand repeated washing and drying cycles.
Tracing technology
TENCEL™ Modal fibers are produced with a molecular marker. This special identification technology ensures the authenticity and traceability of TENCEL™ fibers.
EU Ecolabel
TENCEL™ Modal fibers certified with the EU Ecolabel have a reduced environmental impact across multiple stages of the product life cycle.³
Biodegradable & compostable
TENCEL™ Modal fibers are certified for biodegradability and compostability in various environments.⁴
Rich colors
TENCEL™ Modal fibers support rich and saturated colors in fabrics.
High tenacity
TENCEL™ Modal fibers are characterized by a high tenacity among cellulosic fibers.
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Technologies
Advanced technologies for TENCEL™ Modal fibers
Micro technology
Modal fibers produced with Micro technology are the finest fibers within the TENCEL™ portfolio. This leads to increased softness and an even higher level of comfort.
Color technology
The color technology directly incorporate pigments during fiber production and, therefore, help avoid downstream and energy-intensive conventional dyeing processes.
Manufacturing process
The TENCEL™ Modal production process is based on a highly resource-efficient technology with high recovery rates of chemicals. According to the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI), TENCEL™ Modal has a significantly lower environmental impact than generic modal in the categories of abiotic depletion of fossil fuels (up to 68 percent), global warming (up to 71 percent), water consumption (up to 68 percent) and eutrophication (up to 35 percent).⁵
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¹ Results based on Higg MSI (v3.91)
² FSC® (FSC-C041246) or PEFC (PEFC/06-33-92)
³ EU Ecolabel for textile products (license no. AT/016/001)
⁴ LENZING™ Lyocell standard fibers are certified by TÜV AUSTRIA as biodegradable in soil, freshwater and marine environments, and compostable under home and industrial conditions.
⁵ Results based on LCA standards (ISO 14040/44) and available via Higg MSI (Version 3.91).