Silk and modal are an ideal combination. Both of them are highly absorbent yet smooth, both can be dyed with attractive colors. Modal is knitted fabric which is a type of rayon. Modal is composed of the cellulose from beech trees. As compared to cotton, modal is 50 % more water absorbent. Modal has quite reduced chances of fading or of forming pills due to friction. Modal remains soft in spite of repeated washing as there are fewer chances of deposits of hard water to the surface. Modal can be draped well and can be kept in shape, even when wet. Strongest of all the natural fibers is Silk.
Silk Modal blended fabric is prepared by mixing silk and modal yarn in 70:30 or 50:50 ratio. Silk modal is soft and very light. It is generally utilized in undergarments, t-shirts, layering pieces, active wear and Scarves. This combination of silk and modal forms a great fabric.
Qualities of Modal
Modal has exceptional qualities which makes it the most desired garment material. The qualities possessed by modal are as follows:-
Maximum air permeability
Abrasion resistance
Minimum air resistance
Excellent thermal conductivity
Resistant to shrinkage and fading
Are smooth and soft
Qualities of Silk
Silk has several outstanding qualities which are as follows:-
Absorbs moisture
Can be easily dyed in several pale and deep colors.
Maintain its shape.
Has dazzling luster.
Qualities of Silk Modal
High hairiness value.
High Single yarn strength.
High lea strength
High elongation and CSP.
Good Abrasion resistance as these fibers is man-made and as their surface is smooth, they are lesser friction resulting in decreased abrasion.
Higher drivability than cotton fabric.
High difference in bursting strength because of increased unevenness and increased mass variation of the yarn.
Decreased bursting strength.
High area shrinkage.
High longitudinal wicking length.
Increased thermal conductivity.
Air permeability is high.
Air resistance is minimal.
Excellent thermal conductivity.
All these above mentioned properties of silk modal make this exceptional fabric a perfect choice as garment material and scarves. The low water absorbent and low vapor transmission properties make silk modal fabric the best suited for winter garment. Hence, silk modal scarves are of great use. Silk modal scarves are accessible in excellent designs and patterns. These scarves are of good quality and great durability. There are several silk modal scarves manufacturer in India.
