Softness Reimagined: The Véloise™ Polylactic Acid × Modal Blend That Thinks Beyond Comfort

For years, Modal has been synonymous with softness. It's the darling of loungewear, intimate apparel, and babywear. But beneath the smooth surface lies a silent compromise: Modal is soft—but not strong. It's gentle—but not always safe. It's breathable—but hardly sustainable. 

The Quiet Flaws of a Popular Fiber 

Modal is made from beech trees, a plant-based material praised for its silky texture and moisture-wicking ability. But it also suffers from low tensile strength, especially when wet, making garments prone to deformation. It’s non-recyclable in most systems and offers little defense against bacterial growth. In high-wear, skin-contact applications—like undergarments or sleepwear—these flaws matter. 

A Smarter Softness: Polylactic Acid × Modal 

Enter the Véloise™ solution: blending its advanced long-fiber Polylactic Acid (PLA) with premium Modal. Polylactic Acid, derived from agricultural waste such as straw, brings far more than just sustainability to the table. It reinforces the Modal base with improved structure, durability, and circular economy compatibility. This new hybrid fiber performs where pure Modal fails—supporting shape retention, offering natural antibacterial benefits, and enabling complete recycling within Véloise’s dual-track system. 

The Science Behind the Comfort 

Wet Strength Recovery: While conventional Modal loses up to 50% strength when wet, PLA-reinforced blends recover structural integrity up to 85%. 

Moisture Transmission: With ASTM E96 BW test results, PLA-enhanced Modal fabrics show up to 190% improved vapor permeability over standard rayon-based Modal. 

Skin-Friendly by Nature: Both fibers are derived from plants and tested for biocompatibility. Véloise™ Polylactic Acid is clinically evaluated in collaboration with Canadian research institutions to reduce allergic response. 

From Bedroom to Boardroom: Applications 

This blend isn't just for loungewear anymore. It opens doors to new categories: 

Performance innerwear with improved elasticity and odor control

Luxury bedding that stays cool, clean, and soft longer

Children’s clothing where softness meets safety 

Day-to-evening fashion that doesn’t stretch out or retain odor

A New Chapter for Modal

 At Véloise™, we’re not rewriting Modal’s story—we’re evolving it. By merging the comfort-first DNA of Modal with the regenerative strength of Polylactic Acid, we offer not just a fabric, but a new textile language for the skin. 

Because true comfort is more than softness. It’s peace of mind, performance, and planet-ready responsibility. 

And this time, we’re wearing all of it.