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Laser cutting and engraving textiles
For cotton, silk, felt, etc.
Textile types suitable for laser processing
With a Trotec laser, you can quickly and easily laser cut a variety of textiles to size. Materials can be also be given a high-quality finish with a tactile effect. Whether you use it to engrave felt or to cut extravagant shapes out of polyester, lasers offer you incredible design possibilities. Synthetic substances react very well during processing, the laser beam fuses edges on polyester and prevents fraying.
Textile types suitable for laser processing
- Cotton
- Felt
- Silk
- Linen
- Lace
- Polyester
- Fleece
- Softshell
- Jeans
- Alcantara
- Neoprene
Impressions
Application examples for textile processing
Applications
When processing textiles, the laser produces products with precision and flexibility. The laser beam melts the material while cutting and results in clean, perfectly sealed edges. Laser engraving creates a tangible tactile effect. In this way, end products can be given a special finish.
- Clothing
- Curtains, drapes
- Decorations
- Promotional items
- Design
- Arts and crafts
- Automotive industry
Why should I buy a laser for textile processing?
Single-layer fabrics can be cut faster and therefore more productively with a laser than with a knife. Laser processing is a non-contact, tool-free process. The textiles and fabrics are not touched during laser cutting; as a result, the material is not warped. The laser beam melts the material and the results are clean, perfectly sealed edges.
Function and advantages of laser technology
Perfect sealed edges when laser cutting
- No fraying, seams, or post-processing is required
Advantages of a Trotec laser
- The high-quality axis drive and intelligent routing of air flow of the Trotec lasers
Accurate contour cutting
- Accurate cutting of printed materials, such as flags or banners
- There is no need for positioning because distortions in the printed design are adjusted automatically
Advantages of a Trotec laser
- JobControl™ Vision camera system for perfect contour cutting of printed materials
Productive processing
- Laser cutting is faster than knife cutting
- Contactless machining puts no resistance on the material
Advantages of a Trotec laser
- Speedy series: The fastest laser engravers available on the market with a maximum processing speed of 3.55m/sec and an acceleration of 5 g
Non-contact processing
- No time-consuming fixating of material compared to knife cutting
- No warping of the material
Advantages of a Trotec laser
- Multifunctional table concept for easy handling
Simple high-quality manufacturing
- Designs are created in your usual graphics program and sent via the print command to the laser
- High quality processing with tactile effects which cannot be achieved through textile printing
Advantages of a Trotec laser
- JobControl® laser software: Simply intuitive. Work efficiently.
One tool for all shapes
- The tool's diameter does not have to be taken into account
- Depending on the lens used, the laser beam is about 0.1 mm wide
Advantages of a Trotec laser
- Ideal optics and optimal beam performance
No tool wear
- No wear of the laser beam from material processing
- No costs for new tools unlike with milling cutters
Advantages of a Trotec laser
- CeramiCore laser sources with a particularly long service life
"I've had my Trotec for 8 years this month with only one day of down time. It's rugged, reliable and fast. It is by far the easiest machine on the market to keep clean. I'm still using my original lens and mirrors. If I buy a new machine it will be a Trotec."- Mike Null - St. Louis Laser -
"We have a small business and our laser was the first large purchase. Our Trotec Laser has been great for the business. It is a very versatile machine! "- Eric Larson - Clear Irons, LLC -
Trotec product recommendation
Tips laser cutting textiles
Can all materials be lasered equally well?
Synthetic fabrics respond very well to processing. They often comprise plastics such as polyester. The laser beam melts polyester in a controlled manner, and this provides fiber-free, sealed edges. For organic fabrics such as cotton and linen, a brownish discolored cutting edge is obtained similar to when processing wood. This effect can be partially compensated by selecting the correct lens and laser parameters and using compressed air.
What must be taken into account when selecting neoprene?
Only SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber) is suitable for laser processing. Please do not use any other neoprene blends, such as CR (chloroprene rubber) or SCR (styrene chloroprene rubber), as these are not suitable for laser processing.
Laserflexx – as easy as iron-ons
Laserflexx is a high-quality, multi-layered film that has been specifically designed for laser processing. Enrich textiles with designs of your choice, logos, and lettering with a screen-like finish. Optimal laser settings vary depending on the laser power and the speed of your laser plotter. We recommend processing from the bottom up while using the highest possible exhaust power setting. This way, any dust produced is no longer drawn across the area that has already been laser-processed.