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Fashion Designers
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Laser technology is quickly gaining popularity in the world of fashion. Almost anything is possible with a laser due to its quick processing speeds and flexibility. Every single piece can be completely unique, even if processed within a series production line. And, when laser processing textiles, the laser beam melts the edges of the fabric as it goes, ensuring the fabric won't fray. Aside from textiles and even leather, other materials like wood, acrylic, stone and paper can be easily processed with a laser machine.
Laser Materials Within the Fashion Industry
- Felt
- Viscose
- Lace
- Polyester
- Polyamide Material
- Fleece
- Softshell
- Cotton
- Silk
- Linen
- Denim
- Alcantara
- EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate)
- Leather
- Fluffy Materials (Artificial Fur)
- Laserflexx
- Acrylic
- Wood
- Stone
- Paper
Textiles can be cut as well as engraved with a CO2 laser. Synthetic fabrics, including polyester and polyamide, are extremely well-suited for laser processing - the laser beam physically melts the synthetic substances within a fabric, preventing fraying and ensuring a perfectly clean cut. When laser engraving, the top layer of material is essentially removed. This means you can achieve many kinds of contrasts.
Applications
Fashion Industry Applications
A laser machine is a universal, versatile tool. You can easily laser cut individual patterns into fabrics, creating interesting designs. Remember, a laser always scores with perfection and flexibility! The laser beam will physically melt the synthetic materials within a fabric, reducing lint production greatly. Your results will always be clean, and you won't have to worry about fraying. When laser engraving, a tangible haptic effect can be achieved. So, end products can be specially refined.
Applications:
- Fashion Collections
- Cutting Patterns
- Textile Processing
- Patterns
- Dresses
- Skirts
- Trousers
- Blouses
- Coats
- Shoes
- Acrylic Jewelry
- Wooden Jewelry
- Acrylic Sequins
- Leather Handbags
Industries:
- Fashion Design
- Clothing Industry
- Jewelry
- Prototyping
- Concepts
- Design
"Why should I buy Trotec laser machine for processing textiles?"
- A Trotec laser machine is the universal tool for many materials.
- Laser cutting gives fashion designers complete freedom and flexibility when developing and implementing ideas.
- Laser engraving allows haptic and visual effects to easily be created in just a few simple steps.
- Laser-engraved designs can also be easily reproduced at any time, and always with consistent quality and appearance.
- When laser cutting textiles, the material fuses. This ensures you have clean, perfectly sealed edges every time.
Function & Advantages of Laser Technology
Interesting Shapes & Designs
- There is no need to measure the tool diameter
- Depending on your lens, the laser beam will be approx. 0.1mm wide
Advantages of a Trotec laser
- High-quality optics/lenses and best beam quality
Productive Processing
- Laser cutting is very quick
- Laser-engraved designs can be reproduced at any time with consistent quality and appearance
Advantages of a Trotec laser
- Speedy series: The fastest laser engravers on the market, with a processing speed of 4.2 m/sec and acceleration of 5g.
Contact-Free Processing
- There is no time-consuming fixation of material
- No need to worry about material distortion
Advantages of a Trotec laser
- Multi-functional table concept for easy handling
Easy, High-Quality Manufacturing
- Designs are created in your usual graphics program and sent to the laser via the “Print” command
- High-quality refinement through haptic effects that cannot be achieved with textile printing
- Reduction of lint, resulting in a reduction of post-cleaning
Advantages of a Trotec laser
- JobControl® laser software: simple, intuitive, efficient.
No Tool Wear
- Laser beam will not wear out over time
- No costs for new / damaged tools
Advantages of a Trotec laser
- CeramiCore laser sources have a particularly long service life
JobControl® Software
- Laser parameters for commonly used materials are supplied and stored within the JobControl® software
Advantages of a Trotec laser
- JobControl® material database
Perfect Sealed Edges
- No fraying, seams or post-processing necessary when cutting synthetic materials
Advantages of a Trotec laser
- High quality axle drives and intelligent air flow
Trotec Product Recommendations
"Can all textiles be laser processed consistently well?"
Synthetic fabrics respond the best to laser processing. The laser beam physically melts polyester in a controlled manner, resulting in a fibre-free and sealed edge - you won't have to worry about fraying! Organic fabrics, including cotton and linen, will finish with a brownish, discoloured edge - it is very similar to engraving wood. This effect can be partially compensated by selecting the correct lens prior to processing, and always make sure you are using the right laser parameters and compressed air.
