Tencel Modal is derived from naturally occurring beech trees in an entirely carbon neutral process. Wood harvested from mature beech trees is broken down into pulp and the cellulose extracted. This cellulose is then pushed through shower-head-like spinnerets with tiny holes to form long fibers. These strands are then soaked in sulfuric acid until they form a soft and stretchy yarn, which is finally spun into lightweight durable modal fabric that’s twice as soft as cotton. This process uses less water and land than cotton and utilizes a renewable resource – beech trees – which naturally reseed and produce biodegradable waste.