--- title: "Modal | Fabric Guide | Mr Balaclava" description: "A refined cellulose fibre in the viscose family. It is usually softer and stronger when wet than standard viscose and keeps its shape after washing…" url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/modal-scarf-fabric/ language: en-US updated: 2026-10-21T14:30:42+00:00 alternates: fr: https://mrbalaclava.com/fr/materials/fabric/tissu-modal.md de: https://mrbalaclava.com/de/materials/fabric/modal-stoff.md es: https://mrbalaclava.com/es/materials/fabric/tejido-modal.md publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/) --- Fabric · Viscose · Modal # Modal A refined cellulose fibre in the viscose family. It is usually softer and stronger when wet than standard viscose and keeps its shape after washing, which makes it a favourite for everyday hijabs and soft wraps, woven or as a fine jersey. Reference specification [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) [All scarf fabrics](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/scarf-fabrics/) Updated 21 October 2026 ![Close-up of soft-grey modal scarf fabric with a fine smooth weave](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/modal-scarf-fabric-soft-grey-close-up-1024x683.webp) *Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.* - [![Soft-grey modal scarf fabric softly draped](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/modal-scarf-fabric-soft-grey-swatch-300x200.webp) Folded swatch: face, reverse side and edge.](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/modal-scarf-fabric-soft-grey-swatch-1024x683.webp) - **50 pcs** Minimum order - **14 days** Standard lead time - **OEKO-TEX®** Fabrics from certified mills - **ISO 9001** Certified (Eco Jersey Limited) - **Sedex** Member (Eco Jersey Limited) Specification ## What is typical, and what we confirm for your order ### Typical for this fabric type **Construction** Single jersey, Woven **Knit** Fine woven or single jersey **Usual composition** 100% modal, or modal blended with a little elastane for jersey hijabs. **Weight class** Lightweight **Feel** Very soft, smooth and cool, with a silky drape **Season** All year **Warmth** Low **Breathability** Very high **Stretch** Moderate **Moisture management** Very high **Quick drying** High **Softness** Very high **Durability** High General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric. ### Mr Balaclava specification Exact composition, weight (GSM), colours and sampling for this fabric are confirmed with your quote. **Decoration suitability** - Embroidery Test first - Screen printing Suitable - Sublimation printing Not suitable - Heat transfer Test first - Woven label Suitable - Printed label Suitable Usually dyed in solid colours; digital printing works on the woven version. Branding by a small woven label. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production. [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) Where it is used ## Products made in this fabric Made with this fabric Can also be made with this fabric The photos show these products in another material. We make them with this fabric to order. Browse the collection - [Custom Scarves](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/scarves/) - [Hijabs](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/scarves/hijabs/) - [Printed Scarves](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/scarves/printed-scarves/) Product guides - [Custom scarves](https://mrbalaclava.com/scarves/) Journal ## Read more about this fabric - [Materials & Fabrics · 5 min readHijab Fabrics Compared: Chiffon, Georgette, Viscose, Modal and MoreHijab fabrics compared for modest fashion brands: chiffon, georgette, viscose, modal, cotton voile, silk and pashmina by opacity, grip, drape and care.Read the guide](https://mrbalaclava.com/journal/hijab-fabrics-guide/) Compare ## Similar fabrics - ![Viscose (Rayon) Challis: close-up of mustard viscose challis with a soft plain weave](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/viscose-challis-mustard-yellow-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Viscose (Rayon) Challis](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/viscose-challis/) A soft, fluid plain weave in viscose, also called rayon. 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