What is the difference between modal and bamboo pyjamas?

Most bamboo sleepwear is bamboo viscose, made by a chemical process that is hard to trace. TENCEL Modal is made from beechwood through a process Lenzing documents.

TENCEL™ Modal Pyjamas

Q: How do I care for modal pyjamas?

Cold, gentle machine cycle inside a wash pouch, fragrance-free detergent, no fabric softener, and line dry in the shade.

Plenty of pyjamas say "modal" on the label. Fewer say how much, or which kind. VELIN sets are made from TENCEL™ Modal, the branded modal fibre from Lenzing, spun from beechwood pulp into a fibre that's finer and smoother than standard cotton. It drapes instead of clinging, stays soft wash after wash, and handles moisture the way hot sleepers actually need: it absorbs sweat from your skin and lets it evaporate, rather than holding it against you.

Every set is OEKO-TEX® certified, so there's no chemical residue sitting on the fabric against your skin all night. That matters if you sweat at night, and it matters more if your skin is reactive.

Choose your set:

Short PJ Set — tee and shorts for warm nights and summer
Long PJ Set — tagless, with more coverage for cooler months or air-conditioned rooms

The honest bit: modal isn't magic, and it won't change the temperature of your bedroom. What it changes is whether heat and sweat get trapped against your skin, which is what wakes most hot sleepers up. If you want the fibre explained without the spin, read what TENCEL™ Modal actually is.

Modal pyjama questions

Is modal better than cotton for pyjamas?

For hot sleepers, usually yes. Cotton breathes but dries slowly once you've sweated into it. Modal absorbs moisture and releases it faster, and it stays smoother against the skin. Our TENCEL™ vs cotton vs bamboo comparison has the side-by-side.

What's the difference between modal and bamboo pyjamas?

Most "bamboo" sleepwear is bamboo viscose, made by a chemical process that's hard to trace. TENCEL™ Modal is made from beechwood through a process Lenzing documents. More in is bamboo fabric as green as it sounds?

Modal, silk or merino?

Silk feels cool but shows sweat and needs careful washing. Merino suits colder sleepers. We compared them in silk vs satin vs modal and merino vs modal.