Why not experiment with different designs for a personalised effect?
Step by Step
Design for softshell fabric engraving
Step 1: Preparing the Design
You can import our template or create your own design. The file provided is suitable for a 14" laptop, but you can easily adapt it to any other device size. The design consists of two parts: an outer component (with the pattern) and an inner component with a contour and marking for the seam.
Using the following printer driver settings, send the job to your laser:
Standard
500 dpi
none
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Colour
Optimized geometries, inner geometries first
Halftone
Others
Laser engraving softshell textile
Step 2: Configuring Your Laser Settings and Processing the Material
Position the fabric (interior facing downwards) on the laser bed. Begin with the first graphic. Of course, you can personalise and individualize the bag before this step. Once you cut out the laptop cover, turn it over and, if required, use the laser to mark the seam line. It is strongly advised that you test your fabric prior to processing the entire piece.
You may need to adjust the laser parameters depending on the your specific laser machine and the laser power available.
NOTE: The parameters for black softshell fabric are only necessary if you also want to engrave the material.
Laser Parameters (Optional):
Colour
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
Black
Engrave CO2
80
30
500
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
on
-
-
Laser Parameters (Cutting):
Colour
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
Red
Cut CO2
10
1.5
1000
Blue
Cut CO2
7
2
1000
Colour
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
Red
1
on
-
-
Blue
1
on
+3mm
-
Finishing the laser-cut softshell bag
Step 3: Finishing
Insert the eyelet before you close the lateral seam. Please follow the instructions provided with your eyelet set. Next, close the seam on the left and the right sides of the cover. The scratching lines help you to use the correct position for the seam. Finally insert the fabric elastic band and knot it together.
