FIT

TOGETHER
SOFTNESS & FUNCTION

FIBER BLEND

SOFTNESS MEETS FUNCTION

Best blend. ProModal is the perfect combination of Lenzing Modal and TENCEL, two
special fibers from Lenzing. Together these fibers make it possible to unite outstanding softness
with optimum function. Moreover, this new fiber blend offers interesting highlights for different
hands and looks.

SOFTNESS + FUNCTION = PROMODAL

LENZING MODAL + TENCEL

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PROMODAL FOR EVERYONE

WORLD BRAND

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PROMODAL FOR EVERYONE

PROMODAL IS EVERYWEAR

A GLOBAL BRAND
The ProModal brand has been registered around the world in the name of Lenzing AG. As the name implies, Modal is an
important component of this fiber blend. The Lenzing Modal brand has an excellent reputation which has been established
over several decades. Many brand manufacturers have Lenzing Modal in their collections. Lenzing Modal, the softening fiber,
enjoys global recognition. Even the generic term, Modal, is directly derived from Lenzing because for decades it has been the
only manufacturer of Modal fibers. Lenzing played a decisive role in building the market for this segment.

NEW POSSIBILITIES
The success story continues with ProModal. The unique fiber blend is setting a new course in the textile industry.
ProModal is used in segments where Lenzing Modal is already successful, such as soft flowing tops and lingerie. It is possible
to establish new trends in the Modal segment since the hand has the accustomed softness and a much greater volume.

Brand manufacturers love Lenzing Modal and are no longer willing to do without this fiber from Lenzing in their collections. ProModal is setting a new
course in the Lenzing Modal segment.

.. INTERNATIONAL BRAND
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FIBER HARMONY

HOMOGENEITY

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FIBER HARMONY

PROMODAL - A UNIQUE FIBER BLEND

A GOOD BLEND
The ProModal innovation comprises the branded fibers Lenzing Modal and TENCEL. Both fibres have established themselves very well in the textile market. Lenzing Modal is used by many brand manufacturers to make textiles particularly
pleasant to wear and exceptionally soft. The degree of brand awareness of Lenzing Modal is very high in the textile branch.
One can no longer imagine international collections without this fiber.
TENCEL is known as a natural functional fiber. The particularly good moisture absorption coupled with skin-sensitive
properties make this special fiber attractive for many fields of application such as activewear, clothing for sensitive skin and
home textiles such as bed wear.

FIBER HARMONY
The combination of these two fibers is very promising after all ProModal offers softness and a high performance all in the
same fiber. The special blending ratio and a TENCEL fiber specially developed for this application make textiles of ProModal
unmistakable. In a blendomat specially calibrated for Lenzing, ProModal is precisely blended gram by gram. This makes it
possible to guarantee a homogeneous blend of both fibers as well as optimum quality. Lenzing is the only supplier of this fiber
combination since only Lenzing produces both of these cellulose fibers.

A blendomat specially calibrated for Lenzing ensures regular blending results.

.. AN EVEN BLEND
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BLEND WITH A FUNCTION

HIGHER
FUNCTIONALITY

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BLEND WITH A FUNCTION

THE BEST OF TWO WORLDS

A POWERFUL COMBINATION
ProModal is truly a perfect combination. The exceptional softness of Lenzing Modal and agreeable high performance of
TENCEL make ProModal a multi-talented fiber. When adding TENCEL to Lenzing Modal the absorptive power rises
significantly. This is only one of many advantages.

BLEND ADVANTAGES AT A GLANCE

Natural softening agent

Long-lasting softness even after
repeated washing
Perfect blending partner for cotton
tone-in-tone dyeing
Brilliant colours

Optimum moisture management

Climate regulation
Smooth fiber structure helps to
avoid skin irritations
Reduced growth of bacteria
High fiber tenacity

Greater functionality for ProModal. The fiber blend attains a higher functionality as a result of adding TENCEL.

.. SOFTNESS AND FUNCTION

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BOTANIC ORIGIN

cellulose
plant

fiber
textile

BIODEGRADABILItY

earth
water

Photosynthesis

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BOTANIC ORIGIN

A MIRACLE FROM THE WORLD OF PLANTS

BOTANIC THE BASIC PRINCIPLE

With ProModal you can feel right away that the fiber blend comes from Nature. It makes sense because botanic principles
are applied throughout its production process. Thus, there is naturalness in every textile of ProModal. The basic botanic
principle photosynthesis forms the basis of ProModal. Wood, the raw material used for ProModal, can only form as a
result of photosynthesis.

ECO-COMPATIBILITY ACROSS THE BOARD

ProModal offers a variety of special features! One example is the complete integration of the production process which is totally
unparalleled. Lenzing Modal is manufactured from indigenous beech wood. The pulp used is produced at Lenzing. Therefore,
Lenzing has control over the entire manufacturing process. This makes it possible to optimise each process step to ensure the
best use of all of the substances employed, as well as the highest possible recovery rates.
The added TENCEL fiber is very persuasive thanks to its revolutionary manufacturing process. TENCEL is manufactured in a
process that is based on solvent spinning. It represents the greatest accomplishment in cellulose fiber technology because of
its closed loop production method.

Botanic principles are applied during the production of all Lenzing fibers. ProModal is made of wood and thus originates from the world of plants.

.. ECO-COMPATIBILITY
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LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS

FLORA AND FAUNA

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LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS

PROMODAL FOR THE SAKE OF THE ENVIRONMENT

PUT TO THE TEST

By order of Lenzing AG, the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands carried out a life cycle analysis* of Lenzing fibers. The topics
examined were over-fertilization, the excess acidity of the air, water and soil consumption, global warming and the effects on
human health. Another important point was the consumption of non-renewable resources, which in the case of Lenzing, i.e. the
raw material wood, is very small. The Lenzing site has proved itself to be particularly sustainable. As a result of synergy effects
such as the integrated production of pulp, energy and fibers, it is possible to make optimum use of resources. The Utrecht
study evaluated all of the environmental impacts caused by making fibers. Utrecht came to the conclusion that with cotton, the
toxic load on fresh water and soil is enormous. Soil and water contamination are factors in growing cotton which are 100 times
higher than with Lenzing fibers.

PROMODAL CONSISTENT WITH NATURE

THE WORLD IN WHICH WE LIVE

RESPONSIBLE TREATMENT OF THE LAND

Unlike cotton, Lenzing fibers have very little impact

on the human environment.

Timber from sustainably grown forest plantations is used for

Lenzing fibers. This means that the land could not have been
used for any other purpose. Cotton, on the other hand, requires
agricultural land.

FIBER YIELD
The yield of Lenzing fibers is up to six times higher
than that of cotton.

WATER IS LIFE
Cotton needs up to 10-20 times more water than Lenzing fibers.

ProModal and all other Lenzing fibers, are the eco-alternative to cotton. The life cycle analysis proves it.

*according to EN ISO 14040 and 14044

.. ENVIRONMENTAL TEST
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PROMODAL CLUB

MARKETING
INNOVATION

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PROMODAL CLUB

PROMODAL CLUB - NEW MARKETING APPROACHES

Inter
n
P ro M a t i o n a l
Club odal

A CLUB FOR THE BEST

A club has been founded to market ProModal. The ProModal Club comprises licensed fabric manufacturers from all over the
world. The service for members offers technical support with regard to fabric production. An international team is at the service
of members with regard to the production of ProModal fabrics. Following the licensing of the collections (which is simultaneously
authorization to use the ProModal brand) help is given with regard to marketing and merchandising activities. At the same time
the fabric licensing contains a quality test of the fabrics by Lenzing.

MARKETING-POWER WITH A COMPETITIVE EDGE

The members of the club meet regularly and are informed about innovations and trends as well as concepts for marketing.
The Lenzing Team, which is active all over the world, and represented in the USA, Asia and Europe is available to members
for active merchandising.
ProModal offers a competitive edge to all manufacturers. After all ProModal is only sold by Lenzing. No other fiber
manufacturer has ProModal in its program since the fiber blend is made of fibers which can only be made at Lenzing.
A patent has been registered for ProModal in general and textile products from this.

Another ProModal Club takes care of marketing. The international Lenzing Team is available to members.

.. NEW MARKETING ACTIVITIES

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BETTER PROPERTIES

MORE
QUALITY

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BETTER PROPERTIES

PROMODAL IS SPECIAL

NEW FEATURES
The ProModal fiber blend is 100% persuasive due to its higher volume. Even a blend with cotton can allow for new textile
highlights. Above all, the blends moisture absorption is enhanced. This gives fabrics of ProModal a tried and proven higher
functionality.

PROMODAL IS AN ENHANCER
When it comes to fabric production, ProModal has a higher tear strength after mercerization which can be transferred to the
finished textile. Higher tear strength leads to greater process safety, making ProModal a High-Quality fiber when it comes to
finishing. Another important property is the burst strength. This is 20% higher than in standard Modal.

PROMODAL FINISHING

DOS

DONTS

SINGEING

BLEACHING 98C / 120C

STRIPPING WITH HYDROS AND

PREWASH NEUTRAL /

NEUTRAL REDUCTIVE BLEACHING

CAUSTIC SODA

SODA ASH 85-90C

REACTIVE, DIRECT DYEING

FINISHING - IMPROVED UTILITY VALUES

BLEACHING 90C

DYEING POLYESTER, POLYAMIDE, WOOL

CAUSTICIZING / MERCERISING

Higher quality thanks to ProModal seen in improved tear strength and burst strength.

.. A LEADING EDGE THANKS TO QUALITY

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FIBERS IN SHORT

PROMODAL - IDEAL FIBER COMBINATION

FIBER PORTFOLIO

PROPERTIES

Titer

dtex
den

1,3
1,2

Cut length

mm

39

Tenacity cond.

cN/tex
g/den

35
4,0

PROPERTIES

Elongation cond.

12

Tenacity wet

cN/tex
g/den

23
2,5

Elongation wet

14

Bisfa modulus

cN/tex/5%

Tenacity [cN/tex]

ProModal cross section yarn

40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
0

10

12

14

16

18

20

Elongation [%]

PROMODAL
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CONTACT
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Lenzing: Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft, A-4860 Lenzing, Austria
Tel: +43 (7672) 701 2788, Fax: +43 (7672) 918 0, e-mail: fibers@lenzing.com
GLOBAL OFFICES
New York: Lenzing Fibers Inc., 1411 Broadway #1665, New York, NY 10018, US
Tel: +1 (212) 944 7896, Fax: +1 (212) 944 7816, e-mail: newyork@lenzing.com
Hong Kong: Lenzing Fibers (Hong Kong) Ltd., 26 Harbour Road/Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 (3718) 5600, Fax: +852 (3718) 5601, e-mail: hongkong@lenzing.com
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Shanghai: Lenzing Fibers (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Guandong Rd. 689, 200001 Shanghai
Tel: +86 (21) 6341 0030, Fax: +86 (21) 63410007, e-mail: shanghai@lenzing.com
India: Lenzing AG, India Branch Office, Race Course 70, 641018 Coimbatore
Tel: +91 (422) 4292 800, Fax: +91 (422) 4292 814, e-mail: india@lenzing.com
Jakarta: PT. South Pacific Viscose, Wisma Danamon Aetna Life, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 45-46, 12930 Jakarta
Tel: +62 (21) 577 1630, Fax: +62 (21) 577 1640, e-mail: jakarta@lenzing.com

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+43 (7672) 701 - 3917

World Leader in
Cellulose Fiber Technology

BOTANIC PRINCIPLES

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E-Mail
Homepage
Phone
Fax

Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft, A-4860 Lenzing, Austria

fibers@lenzing.com
www.lenzing.com
+43 (7672) 701 - 0
+43 (7672) 701 - 3917

World Leader in
Cellulose Fiber Technology