What does 'modal' mean in fibre content?

[Mosaic]

If a fabric is described as '100% modal', what exactly is modal?

[ubasses]

http://en.wikipedia.o...i/Modal_%28textile%29
This should explain it

[tillyh345]

Modal is a cellulose fiber made by spinning reconstituted cellulose from beech trees. It is about 50% more hygroscopic (water-absorbent) per unit volume

[Buenchico]

It means that you're wearing a beech tree ;-)
http://en.wikipedia.o...i/Modal_%28textile%29

[Mosaic]

Thanks folks!

[jno]

beechwear, then?

[Mosaic]

Jno - grumble, groan......