Laser Cut Velvet Fabric
Material information of Laser Cutting Velvet
The word “velvet” comes from the Italian word velluto, meaning “shaggy.” The nap of the fabric is relatively flat and smooth, which is a good material for the clothing, curtains sofa covers, etc. Velvet used to only refer to the material made of pure silk, but nowadays many other synthetic fibers join the production which greatly reduces the cost. There are 7 different velvet fabric types, based on the diverse materials and woven styles:
Crushed Velvet
Panne Velvet
Embossed Velvet
Ciselé
Plain Velvet
Stretch Velvet
How to cut Velvet?
Easy shedding and pilling are one of the shortcomings of velvet fabric because velvet will form short fur in the process of production and processing, traditional cutting velvet fabric by the yard such as knife cutting or punching will further destroy the fabric. And velvet is relatively smooth and loose, thus it is difficult to fix the material while cutting.
More importantly, stretch velvet can be distorted and damaged on account of stressful processing, which makes a bad impact on quality and yield.
Traditional Cutting Method for Velvet
Better Method to Cut Velvet Upholstery Fabric
▌Great difference and benefits from laser machine
Laser Cutting for Velvet
✔ Minimize the waste of material to a great extend
✔ Automatic seal the edge of velvet, no shedding or lint during cutting
✔ Non-contact cutting = no force = constant high cutting quality
Laser Engraving for Velvet
✔ Creating an effect of like Devoré (also called burnout, which is a fabric technique particularly used on velvets)
✔ Bring more flexible processing procedure
✔ Unique engraving flavor under heat treatment process
Recommended Fabric Laser Cutting Machine for Velvet
• Working Area: 1600mm * 1000mm (62.9” * 39.3 ”)
• Laser Power: 100W/150W/300W
• Working Area: 1800mm * 1000mm (70.9” * 39.3 ”)
• Laser Power: 100W/150W/300W
• Working Area: 400mm * 400mm (15.7” * 15.7”)
• Laser Power: 180W/250W/500W
Laser Cut Glamour Fabric for Appliques
We used the CO2 laser cutter for fabric and a piece of glamour fabric (a luxurious velvet with a matt finish) to show how to laser cut fabric appliques. With the precise and fine laser beam, the laser applique cutting machine can carry out high-precision cutting, realizing exquisite pattern details. Want to get pre-fused laser cut applique shapes, based on the below laser cutting fabric steps, you will make it. Laser cutting fabric is a flexible and automatic process, you can customize various patterns – laser cut fabric designs, laser cut fabric flowers, laser cut fabric accessories. Easy operation, but delicate and intricate cutting effects. Whether you are working with applique kits hobby, or fabric appliques and fabric upholstery production, the fabric appliques laser cutter will be your best choice.
Applications of Laser Cutting & Engraving Velvet
• Upholstery
• Pillowcase
• Curtain
• Sofa Cover
• Laser cut velvet shawl