
Laser cutting has become a very popular form of production as part of the manufacturing process for the fashion industry, in particular during London Fashion Week, creating some very unique ranges of clothing. This very accurate and successful method of cutting a variety of fabrics allows for fine cut detail that can be achieved creating exquisite and stunning results. Unusual textiles and fabrics which can be laser cut range from latex, rubber, leather, cotton, silk, polyester and highly decorative, synthetic fabrics. With even the smallest amount of synthetic fibres mixed with natural fibres, the finished edge is clean cut that will seal the fabric and prevent fraying.
Lucy Beard recently graduated from Salford University, Manchester, gaining a first class honours in Ba Hons Fashion. Lucy had to produce a capsule collection for her final year collection, comprising 8 outfits all laser cut. The collection was based upon different layering techniques of geometrical shapes. In order to achieve a precise finish the fabric had to be lasercut as the collection was made from delicate fabrics such as silks, chiffons and sequins. Laser cutting was also the best method of cutting, as a large quantity of fabric was required.
Rachel Lamb (BA Hons), who recently graduated as a student from Edinburgh College of Art in Fashion Design, approached us wanting a large quantity of geometric shapes cut in thin rubber sheeting in various colours to create her final catwalk collection in 2008. Our laser cutting process enabled her to produce multiples of the same shape to her specification. The cutting process produced perfectly cut identical sections, which due to the nature of the material, would have been impossible to cut well any other method.
Contemporary fashion
designer, Iona Crawford designs high-end womenswear.
By combining rich luxurious Scottish fabrics
with unusual, unexpected materials such as laser
cut leather, she modernises the way in which Scottish
fabrics are traditionally
recognised. It is this unique and innovative approach which gives her
label its niche.
Laser Cutting Services
worked with Iona to develop various laser-cut
leather pieces that were individually designed
for her unique range of clothing.