Innovative Laser Technology in Textile Industry: Marking and Engraving

Abstract

The advent of laser technology in textiles industry has established a new innovative solution, which successfully prevents some of the weaknesses in the conventional technologies. Lasers are being used in Laser Marking (Only the surface of fabric is processed, fading), Laser Engraving (Controlled cutting to depth). It has been used extensively as the replacement of some conventional dry processes like sand blasting, hand sanding, destroying, and grinding etc., which are potentially harmful and disadvantageous for the environment. 
 The article considers some innovative laser technologies, such as marking and engraving on various textile materials. The laser applications for leather and textile processing were analysed. The report overviews systems and ways of laser marking and engraving implementations. Classification of markings was proposed. The advantages of laser marking and engraving technologies in textile fields were pointed.

Sustainability Issues of Various Denim Washing Methods

“…To avoid some of the shortcomings of the traditional technologies, a new revolutionary approach has been established under laser technology's advent in the textile industry [59]. It is another sustainable option in the denim washing field.…”

“…The method is often used to replace environmentally disadvantageous and potentially hazardous typical dry techniques, such as grinding, destroying, hand sanding, sand blasting etc. [59]. Via this technique, the dye on the surface is decomposed by the laser beam and the subsequent components are converted to vapour and expelled away.…”

Wpływ oddziaływania wiązki laserowej na skłonność tkanin poliestrowych do pilingu

“…O kierunkach ulepszania decydują względy estetyczne i niezmienność struktury w długim czasie użytkowania. Poprawa pod tym względem dotyczy takich walorów tkanin jak barwienie (w tym uzyskiwanie pożądanych kolorów bądź wybielanie [4]), połysk, hydrofobowość, wykończenie antyzabrudzeniowe, redukcja tendencji do filcowania wełny [5], zmniejszenie strzępienia przy wykrawaniu, znakowanie lub zdobienie tkanin [6]. Stosowane w tym celu metody opierają się na procesach chemicznych i fizycznych, z czego te drugie ze względów ekologicznych zasługują na większą uwagę.…”

Use of Co2 Laser for Marking and Clearing of Textile Materials for Manufacture of Military Equipment

“…Lasers are being used in Laser Marking (Only the surface of fabric is processed, fading), Laser Engraving (Controlled cutting to depth). It has been used extensively as the replacement of some conventional dry processes like sand blasting, hand sanding, destroying, and grinding etc., which are potentially harmful and disadvantageous for the environment [2].…”