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If you've ever owned clothing you loved and then noticed that it just doesn't fit right anymore,necklines stretching,cuffs looking limp,or pants becoming baggy,you know how frustrating this can be. To brands,it translates to returns,poor reviews,and loss of loyalty. Tencel Modal helps solve this problem. Ohyeah Textile (Shaoxing City Ohyeah Textile Co., Ltd.) has been a specialist in eco-friendly knitted fabrics for over 20 years. We understand exactly why Tencel Modal garments maintain their shape through constant use and washing.
High Wet Strength That Prevents Distortion
Most shape loss occurs while a garment is wet. Many natural fibers lose strength when wet and deform through stretching, sagging, or become permanently set. Tencel Modal retains its strength while wet and won't easily stretch,sag,or permanently deform like cotton or conventional viscose.
This characteristic enables garments made from Tencel Modal to be washed and hung with a certainty of their intended shape and size. You don't need to worry about a Tencel Modal sweater stretching out while hanging wet on a hook,or about modal blend leggings becoming saggy after washing. We ensure this through controlled finishing at our facilities,maintaining the natural wet strength of Tencel Modal without diminishing it through the overuse of harmful chemicals during production.
Low Shrinkage for Reliable Fit Retention
One of the largest enemies of shape retention,shrinkage can leave your garment out of proportion or unable to be worn comfortably. Shrinkage is very minimal with Tencel Modal as its molecules maintain a stable structure that resists the contraction experienced by most other fibers.
We guarantee a shrinkage of less than 5% for all of our Tencel Modal knitted fabrics. This assurance comes from our full quality control systems,where every lot is washed under rigorous test conditions. Brands can guarantee to consumers that the fit will not change when a Tencel Modal garment is washed repeatedly,it will retain the fit it had the moment they bought it.
Excellent Recovery from Stretching
Every time you wear clothing,especially knitwear,you're stretching the fibers to some degree by moving around. What matters then is how well the fabric returns to its natural dimensions after being stretched. Tencel Modal offers fantastic elastic recovery;the molecules in the fiber have the flexibility to be pulled and then snap back to their original shape.
This is great for knitwear in particular,as items like cardigans made of Tencel Modal,when laid flat,will bounce back to their original form without becoming elongated,even with movement. Modal blend T-shirts worn throughout the day will spring back to their shape after being washed. Ohyeah Textile develops Tencel Modal knitwear that achieves this high degree of recovery by precisely controlling tension levels throughout finishing.
Resistance to Bagging in High Stress Areas
Areas like elbows,knees,shoulders,and the seat are exposed to significant stress during daily wear. Because of this constant pulling and compression many fabrics begin to develop bagging in these specific areas. This characteristic makes clothing look tired and worn long before it need replacing. Tencel Modal avoids this and maintains structure under stress because of its fantastic strength and recoverability.
This means that elbows won't be limp and sagging on your modal sweater;you won't develop baggy knees on your modal blend pants;this will allow your garment to last longer and retain a polished look. These garments are well-suited for the premium and everyday wear market where durability is highly valued.
Dimensional Stability Through Proper Finishing
The properties of a fiber are only part of the story of why its garments retain their shape;proper finishing of Tencel Modal knitted fabric can lock in dimensional stability. Finishing fabrics under the wrong tension level can result in an artificially stretched garment or one that is still prone to shrinking or stretching.
Our full quality and control department oversees all finishing stages including pre-treatment,dyeing and the final finishing stage. We ensure precise tension and heat controls are used to maintain Tencel Modal’s inherent recovery abilities without compromise,allowing Ohyeah Textile to manufacture a reliable and stable fabric. With 100+ circular knitting machines,20 dyeing vats,and over 200 skilled workers all dedicated to quality we have what it takes.
Certified Quality That Supports Brand Promises
When brands make claims about the shape retention and performance of their garments, they need proof. Certified suppliers can provide that proof. Ohyeah Textile provides OEKO-TEX certificates on its full supply chain from the yarn to the finished fabric as well as GOTS,OCS,and GRS certificates when required. Contact us today for more details on why our Tencel Modal knitted fabric can improve your garment's longevity and shape. Let us help make your brand the preferred choice by offering more environmentally friendly and reliable apparel.
