Modal jersey – sea foam, 1.08m

Product description

At first glance, this single-knit jersey made of modal fiber looks like ordinary t-shirt material, but one touch tells you otherwise. Wonderfully soft and smooth, this modal is much closer to a silk knit than to a stiff cotton. It drapes well and rouches nicely, for a range of interesting effects.

What is modal

Modal is a fine, soft fiber made entirely of natural material. It is similar to rayon, but with vastly improved qualities. In terms of comfort it scores top marks – gentle on the skin and breathable, it wicks away moisture and helps keep you cool.

Modal is produced differently than ordinary rayon, giving it improved qualities:

• Stronger
• More resistant to pilling
• Won’t shrink
• Colors stay brighter longer

Modal’s production is more ecofriendly than that of ordinary rayon and even better than cotton; it is pesticide free and consumes far less water. Learn all about modal and other viscose type fabrics in our post about rayon.

Uses for modal jersey

You’ll especially appreciate modal jersey’s drape and comfort, which can feature in a range of sewing projects:

• Tees and tops with rouching and gathers, cowled collars, scrunched at the waist or shoulder, wraps, knots, butterfly sleeves
• Flowy dresses with draped necklines and full skirts
• Dresses with gathers, rouching at the side or yoke, wraps
• The comfiest sleepwear you could imagine
• Ultra-soft lounge pants, tees, and day dresses

Caring for modal knits

Proper care will keep your fabric soft and supple and colors vibrant.

• Wash cool (30°C) by hand or on your machine’s delicate setting
• Set a low spin cycle to protect stretch and prevent damage
• Hang to dry in a spot without direct sunlight to prevent fading
• Iron on a medium to high setting (wool to cotton)

Why buy modal fabric from us

We carefully select fabrics that meet our standards for quality, origin, and processing. Here is what you can expect from us:

• Quality material that lasts
• Fabrics that feel good to the touch for better wearing comfort
• Trusted suppliers
• Transparent information about fabric qualities
• All listed parameters are double checked by our own staff
• Comprehensive product descriptions that are in-depth, accurate, and based on hands-on experience
  • Every product passes through multiple checks and we often sew test garments to gather practical experience with a fabric before we write about it
  • We do not generate descriptions in bulk or have artificial intelligence write them for us – our team writes every description
  • More detailed descriptions reflect the care and attention we have put into them

So you know exactly what you are buying, and you can count on seeing the result in your sewing.