Description
180 g Lenzing Modal spandex single jersey fabric is a ecofriendly, lightweight, and breathable weft-knit built for brands that want the drape of silk, the softness of cotton, and a verifiable sustainability story. Each metre uses Lenzing TENCEL™ Modal — a wood-based regenerated cellulosic fibre made from FSC®/PEFC-certified or controlled forest pulp — blended with high-recovery generic elastane for gentle 4-way stretch.
At 180 gsm it sits in the sweet spot for T-shirts, lingerie, yoga tops, sleepwear and sustainable loungewear: light enough to stay cool, heavy enough to avoid sheerness in mid-tones. With over 40 ready-stock colours, you can launch a capsule collection without waiting 25–30 days for dye lots.
Why buyers love this fabric
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- Natural fibre — TENCEL™ Modal is derived from renewable wood, not petroleum. It is biodegradable in soil, freshwater and marine environments and compostable per TÜV AUSTRIA certification.
- Lower-impact than generic modal — Lenzing’s closed-loop modified viscose process cuts carbon emissions and water use by ~50% vs conventional modal (Higg MSI data).
- Lenzing traceability — TENCEL™ Modal carries a molecular marker so mills and brands can verify fibre authenticity down the chain.
- Softness that survives washing — 40S high quality Modal is soft against the skin and Modal’s cross-section and tenacity keep the hand-feel smooth through repeated laundry cycles; spandex returns the fabric to shape.
- 40+ stock colours, low MOQ — ship 1–50 m sampling; roll stock ready for reorder. Ideal for small-batch sustainable apparel.
Technical specification
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- Composition: 95% Lenzing TENCEL™ Modal / 5% elastane (spandex), single jersey weft knit
- Weight: 170-180 g/m²
- Width: 175 cm
- Knit: Single jersey, 4-way stretch, moderate recovery
- Colours: 40+ ready stock
- MOQ: Stock 1 m; custom dye 500 kg/colour typical
- Lead time: Stock immediate; custom 15–30 days
Best use cases
Women’s tees and tanks · yoga/lounge tops · underwear and bralettes · sleepwear and kimono robes · baby-sensitive skin garments (Class 1 path available) · private-label sustainable basics.
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