Modal Sustainability and Environmental Impact
topic
Modal sustainability: beech trees from sustainable European forests (regenerate in 10-15 years, minimal irrigation), integrated pulp-to-fibre production (no transportation), closed-loop solvent recovery (>95%), water consumption 100-120 L/kg (25% less than viscose), carbon neutrality certified facilities, biodegradability in 47 days (home compost), and Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification.
Role
Strong environmental credentials differentiate Modal in eco-conscious consumer markets, though CS₂ emissions remain higher than lyocell, positioning Modal between viscose and lyocell on sustainability spectrum.