If incredible softness is a top priority when you’re shopping for clothing, you most likely own a lot of modal. Technically a type of rayon (a.k.a. viscose), modal fabric is known for its silky feel.

Alongside eco-conscious brands like Lavender Hill and Toad and Co., you may have noticed mainstream fashion companies like the Gap and lululemon promoting clothing collections utilizing modal fabric.

For years, we’ve been led to believe that cotton is the ultimate choice for underwear. However, modal fabric is here to challenge that notion, especially when it comes to maintaining vaginal health.