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Modal, like bamboo, is processed too heavily to be as eco as fabrics such as organic cotton or hemp, but it is a great alternative to synthetics and is widely available at a range of prices.
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Why are everyone's eyes glued to the runway?
The Bite
Nope, we're not talkin' Gisele. Modal is an up-and-coming bio-based fabric that's making a splash in designs from couturiers to chain stores. Get fierce with our top picks.The Benefits
- Posing less of an eco-threat. Modal is spun from beech-tree fiber, without the pesticides used on cotton, and without oil, which is used to make synthetics such as polyester.
- Catwalk-readier than cotton. Modal's a soft, sleek fabric (think rayon) that doesn't pill, and is more shrink- and fade-resistant than cotton.
Personally Speaking
Heather bought a hot little brown modal dress last year; it hangs in her closet as a reminder that she's not allowed to skip yoga under any circumstances.Wanna Try?
- Kiyonna Surplice Dress - ruched black dress for curvy Biters ($136).
- Park Vogel Henley Tank - light, almost sheer button-up tank with modal and a bit of cashmere; in black or white ($106).
- Forever 21 Babydoll Bubble Dress - a summery cotton-and-modal number; in three colors and affordable to boot ($18).
- Skin and Threads - we love this Aussie company's summer collection, especially its modal and eco-cashmere blends; available in select stores (prices vary).
Jul 01,2008
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In college, three of my best friends were Textiles majors. I never envied their days spent embroiled in math and chemistry exercises, but I did envy their ability to glean fabric info by touch. One of them literally felt her way through clothing shops, stopping to take a look only when some snip of luscious velvet or swath of superior cotton brushed her palm.
So a lot of modal blends are very soft to the touch, and while most affordable clothing wears like cotton knits – not so flattering on me – I can’t help but get excited about these new fabrics. In particular, I’m loving a lot of handbags made from weaves of recycled paper and plastics. I’m also really excited about seacell, a fiber that incorporates seaweed and that wicks moisture while supposedly infusing nutrients into your skin. Here’s hoping that sleeping in something as cute as these will eventually mean not having to swallow those horse-pill-size multivitamins in the morning.
-Jenifer Morgan…off to feel something up…
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Posted by: Elizabeth Scott | July 01, 2008 at 06:51 AM