turning in air-jet, so twisted automatically without mechanical force. Because of this method, it has twisted structure similar to ring artificial fiber. It is suited for the knit since it is hardly distorted in knitting.
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Softness through and through.For more than 40 years, Lenzing Modal® has epitomized pure luxury and softness. The ultimate sensual feeling next to the skin. The fiber remains wonderfully soft even after repeated washing and retains its color brilliance. Lenzing Modal® is the ideal partner for body conscious clothing. Appropriate for daywear, intimate apparel and a variety of terry products.
An Unmistakable Softness
Lenzing Modal® is the softest temptation since textiles began. The superior softness factor makes Lenzing Modal® the softest fiber in the world and ideal for body conscious clothing.As soft as a feather. The low fiber stiffness of
Lenzing Modal® makes it a natural softening agent. Combined with its
smooth fiber surface, Lenzing Modal® guarantees softness.
- Low fiber stiffness
- Smooth fiber surface
- Natural softening agent
- Highest color brilliance
LASTING SOFTNESS
- Lenzing Modal®remains smooth and soft even after repeated washing
- The handle of cotton becomes hard and rigid
Infinitely washable.
Lenzing Modal® makes textiles naturally more beautiful. Even after repeated washing, Lenzing Modal® remains absorbent, soft and supple just like on the very first day. The smooth surface characteristics of the Modal fiber make it impossible for lime scum to be deposited on the textiles thus preventing fabric hardening after repeated washings. This "dry rigidity" in fabrics is caused by the incrustation of the cotton after repeated washing.
COLOR BRILLIANCE OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL
Lenzing Modal® makes colors radiant.
Even after 25 washes, the colors remain brilliant and strong.
Greying, as with 100 % cotton textiles, does not occur. A comparison
provides you with the reassurance you need.
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THE HEAT PROTECTION FIBER
More comfort less heat stress. Lenzing FR® is a specialty viscose fiber. The abbreviation FR stands for flame resistant. Lenzing FR® is a natural fiber derived from wood. It offers protection from heat and flame in a variety of different applications. Unique thermal insulation properties combined with permanent flame resistance make Lenzing FR® a Heat Protection Fiber. It offers protection from all kinds of heat and its functional properties help to prevent heat stress and heat stroke.Lenzing FR® keeps the body dry and cool. Heat stress and heat stroke can be avoided.
PERMANENT PROTECTION FROM HEAT
- Lenzing FR® Fiber cross section
Natural safety. Lenzing FR® offers protection from all kinds of heat: fire, radiant heat, electric arcs, molten metals and flash fires. The most important goal of protective clothing is to prevent the skin from burns. After all, the skin is the body's largest and most sensitive organ.
Permanent protection incorporated. From a technical point of view, Lenzing FR® is a work of art. The fiber, which is made of a natural raw material, has a flame retardant substance incorporated throughout the cross section of the fiber. As well as being eco-friendly, the latter also ensures permanent protection. The protective substance cannot be removed by either washing or abrasion. Flame resistant once, flame resistant forever.
- The best heat protection fiber
- Permanent flame resistance
- Outstanding comfort
- Environmentally friendly
THE SKIN - THE BODY'S MOST IMPORTANT ORGAN
Protection from burns.
People in professions involving a high level of risk from burns need to wear special protective clothing. Apart from direct fire, heat, in its different forms, represents a significant danger.
Skin is our largest organ and its only form of protection is our
clothing. The outcome could be fatal if as little as 15% of the human
skin is destroyed. Lenzing FR®, with its incorporated flame retardant
agent, protects the skin from heat like no other flame resistant High
Performance Fiber.
Lenzing FR® protects the skin from all kinds of heat:
- FIRE
- RADIANT HEAT
- ELECTRIC ARCS
- MOLTEN METALS
- FLASH FIRES
IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY!
Lenzing FR® does not only offer you safety.
It offers you functionality. The performance and efficiency of the wearer improves significantly when the comfort of the protective garment is enhanced. Moisture absorption along with breathability and skin friendliness all have to be a given as all are vital components in flame resistant protective clothing. These properties make it possible for Lenzing FR®to significantly reduce the risk of heat stress and heat stroke.
Quality as a standardAs a result of ongoing research and the continuing development of fiber quality, the Lenzing group has made a name for itself as a leading manufacturer of cellulose fibers.
Lenzing has been producing Viscose, the first generation cellulose fiber, for almost 70 years. The knowledge it has acquired in Viscose production is reflected in the superb quality of Lenzing Viscose®, quality which now sets the standard for the textile industry today.
Valuable Sustainability
But it isn't only quality that plays a major role. Lenzing also
gives priority to environmental protection and sustainability. The
various chemical and waste products which result from the production
process are recycled or sold. One example is xylose which is used as a
sweetener by the food industry.
Lenzing's contributions to environmental protection and sustainability have been marked with the European Environmental Award.
Classic all round
Lenzing Viscose®is used for classic, summer clothing with a soft, flowing look. For knitwear, it is blended with polyester to introduce a natural aesthetic and breathability.
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| Titer | dtex | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| Cut length | mm | 39 | 39 | 39 | 50 |
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| Tenacity cond. | cN/tex | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Elongation cond. | % | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| Tenacity wet | cN/tex | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Elongation wet | % | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Whiteness | Rz ? Tappi | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 |
| Moisture | % | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Lenzing Viscose® 1.3 dtex
- Lenzing Viscose® 1.3 dtex
- Lenzing Viscose® 1.3 dtex
The dawning of a new ageWater, most vital for life, is managed uniquely by TENCEL®'s properties. TENCEL® absorbs excess liquid and quickly releases it again into the atmosphere. The true nature of TENCEL® can be found in this perfect interaction. If that does not constitute the dawning of a new age, then what does?
- TENCEL®
- Polyester
Nanofibrils are the key to the performance possibilities of TENCEL®. The unique technology of nanofibrils allows the production of textiles, which, until now, could only be dreamed of. This is the first cellulose fiber to use this nano technology. Controlled and regular arrangement of nanofibrils in the TENCEL® fiber leads to new functional properties. The nanofibrils are hydrophilic and optimize absorption of moisture with excellent cooling properties.
- Natural cooling
- Nanofibrils
- Outstanding moisture management
- Inhibits bacteria growth
A Perfect Symbiosis
Moisture transport as a result of nano technology. In contrast to synthetic fibers, with reduced wicking properties, TENCEL® offers unique moisture transport. The completely new nano technology of TENCEL® supports this natural fiber property, guaranteeing optimum conditions for the skin. Synthetic fibers cannot absorb moisture into the inside of the fiber.
The illustration shows that in contrast to cotton and Modal fibers, TENCEL® controls and regularly absorbs moisture. Also TENCEL® absorbs 50 % more moisture than cotton. By contrast polyester does not absorb moisture.
- Cotton
- TENCEL®
- Polyester
The graph is based on tests using an electron microscope by M. Abu Rous et al., AUTEX World Conference, 2005
The water is colored in blue
The comparision provides you with reassurance
Moisture
transport is determined by climate. Depending upon climate conditions,
TENCEL® either absorbs or releases moisture. Compared to other fibers,
TENCEL® features the highest moisture absorption-rate: with air
humidity at 65 %, TENCEL® still has unused capacity to absorb moisture
from the skin.Moisture (Vapor) Management with extreme air humidity
The graph shows the increase of moisture in a textile when the textile is moved from a relative humidity of 65% to a relative humidity of 100%. The moisture refers to the weight of the dry textile.
SOFTNESS MEETS FUNCTION
Best blend.
ProModal® is the perfect combination of Lenzing Modal® and TENCEL®, two
special fibers from Lenzing. Together these fibers make it possible to
unite outstanding softness with optimum function. Moreover, this new
fiber blend offers interesting highlights for different hands and
looks.
PROMODAL® IS EVERYWEAR
A global brand
The ProModal® brand has been registered around the world in the name of Lenzing AG. As the name implies, Modal is an important component of this fiber blend. The Lenzing Modal® brand has an excellent reputation which has been established over several decades. Many brand manufacturers have Lenzing Modal® in their collections. Lenzing Modal®, the softening fiber, enjoys global recognition. Even the generic term, Modal, is directly derived from Lenzing because for decades it has been the only manufacturer of Modal fibers. Lenzing played a decisive role in building the market for this segment.
New possibilities
The success story continues with ProModal®. The unique fiber blend is setting a new course in the textile industry. ProModal® is used in segments where Lenzing Modal® is already successful, such as soft flowing tops and lingerie. It is possible to establish new trends in the Modal segment since the hand has the accustomed softness and a much greater volume.
Brand manufacturers love Lenzing Modal® and are no longer willing to do without this fiber from Lenzing in their collections. ProModal® is setting a new course in the Lenzing Modal® segment.
PROMODAL® - A UNIQUE FIBER BLEND
A good blend
The ProModal® innovation comprises the branded fibers Lenzing Modal®
and TENCEL®. Both fibres have established themselves very well in the
textile market. Lenzing Modal® is used by many brand manufacturers to
make textiles particularly pleasant to wear and exceptionally soft. The
degree of brand awareness of Lenzing Modal® is very high in the textile
branch. One can no longer imagine international collections without
this fiber.
TENCEL® is known as a natural functional fiber. The
particularly good moisture absorption coupled with skin-sensitive
properties make this special fiber attractive for many fields of
application such as activewear, clothing for sensitive skin and home
textiles such as bed wear.
Fiber harmony
The combination of these two fibers is very promising after all
ProModal® offers softness and a high performance all in the same fiber.
The special blending ratio and a TENCEL® fiber specially developed for
this application make textiles of ProModal® unmistakable. In a
blendomat specially calibrated for Lenzing, ProModal® is precisely
blended gram by gram. This makes it possible to guarantee a homogeneous
blend of both fibers as well as optimum quality. Lenzing is the only
supplier of this fiber combination since only Lenzing produces both of
these cellulose fibers.
A blendomat specially calibrated for Lenzing ensures regular blending results.
THE BEST OF TWO WORLDS
A powerful combination
ProModal® is truly a perfect combination. The exceptional softness
of Lenzing Modal® and agreeable high performance of TENCEL® make
ProModal® a multi-talented fiber. When adding TENCEL® to Lenzing Modal®
the absorptive power rises significantly. This is only one of many
advantages.
Blend advantages at a glance
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Greater functionality for ProModal®. The fiber blend attains a higher functionality as a result of adding TENCEL®.
A MIRACLE FROM THE WORLD OF PLANTS
Botanic, The basic principle
With ProModal® you can feel right away that the fiber blend comes
from Nature. It makes sense because botanic principles are applied
throughout its production process. Thus, there is naturalness in every
textile of ProModal®. The basic botanic principle ? photosynthesis ?
forms the basis of ProModal®. Wood, the raw material used for
ProModal®, can only form as a result of photosynthesis.
Eco-compatibility across the board
ProModal® offers a variety of special features! One example is the
complete integration of the production process which is totally
unparalleled. Lenzing Modal® is manufactured from indigenous beech
wood. The pulp used is produced at Lenzing. Therefore, Lenzing has
control over the entire manufacturing process. This makes it possible
to optimise each process step to ensure the best use of all of the
substances employed, as well as the highest possible recovery rates.
The
added TENCEL® fiber is very persuasive thanks to its revolutionary
manufacturing process. TENCEL® is manufactured in a process that is
based on solvent spinning. It represents the greatest accomplishment in
cellulose fiber technology because of its closed loop production
method.
Botanic principles are applied during the
production of all Lenzing fibers. ProModal® is made of wood and thus
originates from the world of plants.
PROMODAL® FOR THE SAKE OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Put to the test
By order of Lenzing AG, the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands
carried out a life cycle analysis* of Lenzing fibers. The topics
examined were over-fertilization, the excess acidity of the air, water
and soil consumption, global warming and the effects on human health.
Another important point was the consumption of non-renewable resources,
which in the case of Lenzing, i.e. the raw material wood, is very
small. The Lenzing site has proved itself to be particularly
sustainable. As a result of synergy effects such as the integrated
production of pulp, energy and fibers, it is possible to make optimum
use of resources. The Utrecht study evaluated all of the environmental
impacts caused by making fibers. Utrecht came to the conclusion that
with cotton, the toxic load on fresh water and soil is enormous. Soil
and water contamination are factors in growing cotton which are 100
times higher than with Lenzing fibers.
PROMODAL® CONSISTENT WITH NATURE
The world in which we live
Unlike cotton, Lenzing fibers have very little impact on the human environment.
Fiber Yield
The yield of Lenzing fibers is up to six times higher than that of cotton.
Responsible treatment of the land
Timber
from sustainably grown forest plantations is used for Lenzing fibers.
This means that the land could not have been used for any other
purpose. Cotton, on the other hand, requires agricultural land.
Water is life
Cotton needs up to 10-20 times more water than Lenzing fibers.
ProModal® and all other Lenzing fibers, are the eco-alternative to cotton.
The life cycle analysis proves it.
PROMODAL® CLUB - NEW MARKETING APPROACHES
A club for the best
A club has been founded to market ProModal®. The ProModal® Club comprises licensed fabric manufacturers from all over the world. The service for members offers technical support with regard to fabric production. An international team is at the service of members with regard to the production of ProModal® fabrics. Following the licensing of the collections (which is simultaneously authorization to use the ProModal® brand) help is given with regard to marketing and merchandising activities. At the same time the fabric licensing contains a quality test of the fabrics by Lenzing.
Marketing-Power with a competitive edge
The members of the club meet regularly and are informed about
innovations and trends as well as concepts for marketing. The Lenzing
Team, which is active all over the world, and represented in the USA,
Asia and Europe is available to members for active merchandising.
ProModal®
offers a competitive edge to all manufacturers. After all ProModal® is
only sold by Lenzing. No other fiber manufacturer has ProModal® in its
program since the fiber blend is made of fibers which can only be made
at Lenzing. A patent has been registered for ProModal® in general and
textile products from this.
Another ProModal® Club takes care of marketing. The international Lenzing Team is available to members.
PROMODAL® IS SPECIAL
New Features
The ProModal® fiber blend is 100% persuasive due to its higher
volume. Even a blend with cotton can allow for new textile highlights.
Above all, the blend¡¯s moisture absorption is enhanced. This gives
fabrics of ProModal® a tried and proven higher functionality.
ProModal® is an enhancer
When it comes to fabric production, ProModal® has a higher tear strength which can be transferred to the finished textile. Higher tear strength leads to greater process safety, making ProModal® a High-Quality fiber when it comes to finishing. Another important property is the bursting pressure. This is 20% higher than in standard Modal.
ProModal® Finishing
- DO's
- DONT's
- SINGEING
- PREWASH NEUTRAL / SODA ASH 85-90°C
- BLEACHING 90°C
- BLEACHING 98°C / 120°C
- NEUTRAL REDUCTIVE BLEACHING
- REACTIVE, DIRECT DYEING
- DYEING POLYESTER, POLYAMIDE, WOOL
- STRIPPING WITH HYDROS AND CAUSTIC SODA
- FINISHING - IMPROVED UTILITY VALUES
- CAUSTICIZING / MERCERISING
Higher quality thanks to ProModal® seen in improved tear strength and bursting pressure.
PROMODAL® - IDEAL FIBER COMBINATION
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| Bisfa modulus | cN/tex/5% | 7 |
| Titer | dtex den |
1,3 1,2 |
| Cut length | mm | 39 |
| Tenacity cond. | cN/tex g/den |
35 3,7 |
| Elongation cond. | % | 12 |
| Tenacity wet | cN/tex g/den |
23 2,5 |
| Elongation wet | % | 14 |
ProModal® cross section yarn
