Cotton Modal Tees

Modal is a fabric derived from beech tree fibers — silky against skin, with natural stretch and a closer second-skin fit. When blended with cotton, the result combines cotton's breathability with modal's silky hand and stretch. Cotton modal tees fit closer to body than pure cotton tees, drape with a silkier finish, and recover from stretch better. The trade-off: cotton modal needs slightly more careful care than pure cotton to preserve the silky hand.

Choose cotton modal for closer-fitting wear under fitted button-downs and blazers (the close fit prevents bulk), for warm-weather wear (modal wicks moisture and runs cooler than pure cotton), and for shoppers who prefer silky drape over crisp cotton structure. Choose pure cotton for relaxed casual wear, structured office-casual where the cleaner finish reads more polished, and for everyday workhorse rotation where care simplicity matters.

Cotton modal tees fit closer to body than pure cotton tees, with stretch through the body. True to size for most shoppers. Size up for a more relaxed fit; size down for the closest second-skin silhouette. Sleeves end at mid-upper-arm for short-sleeve styles. The close fit pairs better with fitted bottoms than with relaxed silhouettes.

Machine wash cool on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry low or hang dry — air drying preserves the silky modal hand best. High heat shortens the silkiness over time. Avoid bleach. Wash dark colors with similar tones for the first few washes to set the dye. Modal blend holds its silky hand across many wash cycles when cared for this way.