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Material Deep Dive
Modal
Modal scores well on water and end-of-life because it is a cellulose-based fiber that can biodegrade relatively quickly under soil-burial conditions.
Regenerated
Virgin
End of Life
4 months
100/100
Chemical Use
Moderate
60/100
Pollution
Moderate
60/100
Water Usage
838 L/kg
98/100
Carbon Footprint
2.84 kg CO₂/kg
81/100
Carbon Footprint Analysis
81/100
Modal produces approximately 2.84 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram of fiber.
The Data
Carbon Footprint
2.84 kg CO₂/kg
FSI Carbon Score
81/100
Sources: Higg Materials Sustainability Index, Textile Exchange Preferred Fiber Report
Sustainability Breakdown
Microplastic risk
None
Care level
Easy
Available certifications
EU Ecolabel, FSC, PEFC
Key properties
very soft handfeel, breathable, high moisture absorbency, good drape, biodegradable (fiber), color can be made with high color fastness
Common uses
underwear, t-shirts, loungewear, sleepwear, socks, dresses/blouses, towels, bedding
Also known as
modal rayon, high wet modulus (HWM) rayon
Modal quick guide
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