Alongside eco-conscious brands like Lavender Hill and Toad and Co., you may have noticed mainstream fashion companies like the Gap and lululemon promoting clothing collections utilizing modal fabric.

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If incredible softness is a top priority when you’re shopping for clothing, you most likely own a lot of modal. Technically a type of rayon (a.k.a. viscose), modal fabric is known for its silky feel.