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Fabric and felt: diode, CO2 and fiber laser compatibility
xTool and Monport list fabric for engraving on diode and CO2 lasers. xTool and Boss Laser list it for CO2 cutting. xTool's diode cutting list includes felt but no other fabric. Monport lists fiber lasers as No for textiles.
- Also called
- denim, cotton, wool felt
- Diode laser
- Engrave or mark: Yes (2), cut: Yes (1)
- CO2 laser
- Engrave or mark: Yes (2), cut: Yes (2)
- Fiber laser
- Engrave or mark: No (1), cut: Not listed
- Thickest one-pass cut listed
- Not listed
- Listed as No by
- Monport
Compatibility by laser type
Yes (2) 2 manufacturers or stores list it as workableNo (2) 2 list it as not workableDisagree manufacturers list bothWith conditions workable only under a stated conditionNot listed no manufacturer statement
| Laser type | Engrave or mark | Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Diode laser (blue, about 450 to 455 nm) | Yes (2) Yes: xTool, Monport. | Yes (1) Yes: Monport. With conditions: xTool. |
| CO2 laser (10,600 nm) | Yes (2) Yes: xTool, Monport. | Yes (2) Yes: xTool, Boss Laser. |
| Fiber laser (1064 nm) | No (1) No: Monport. | Not listed |
The material lookup adds a cut thickness for fabric and felt.
Manufacturer statements
| Laser and job | Manufacturer | Lists it as | Wording or table entry on the page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diode, engrave or mark | xTool | Yes | Engraving: Wood Plywood MDF Bamboo Leather Paper Some dark and opaque acrylic Rubber Silicone Glass (with coating) Stone Ceramics (with coating) Plated/coated metal Stainless steel Fabric Cork | xTool: Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog) |
| Diode, engrave or mark | Monport | Yes | Cotton, Linen, Denim (Textile): YES (diode). | Monport: CO2, fiber and diode material compatibility guide (blog) |
| Diode, cut | xTool | With conditions | Diode cutting list names Felt (not other fabrics). | xTool: Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog) |
| Diode, cut | Monport | Yes | Diode lasers excel at engraving cotton, polyester, and other fabrics | Monport: CO2, fiber and diode material compatibility guide (blog) |
| CO2, engrave or mark | xTool | Yes | Engraving: Acrylic Wood Plywood MDF Bamboo Leather Paper Rubber Silicone Glass Stone Ceramics Plated/coated metal Fabric Cork | xTool: Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog) |
| CO2, engrave or mark | Monport | Yes | Cotton, Linen, Denim (Textile): YES (CO2). | Monport: CO2, fiber and diode material compatibility guide (blog) |
| CO2, cut | xTool | Yes | Cutting: Acrylic Wood Plywood MDF Bamboo Paper Rubber Fabric Foam Cork | xTool: Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog) |
| CO2, cut | Boss Laser | Yes | A CO2 laser cuts and engraves non-metals: ... fabric and felt | Boss Laser: Materials and safety FAQ |
| Fiber, engrave or mark | Monport | No | Cotton, Linen, Denim (Textile): NO (fiber). | Monport: CO2, fiber and diode material compatibility guide (blog) |
Not listed for: Fiber cut.
One-pass cut depth
No one-pass cut depth is listed for this material on the laser machines page.
Notes
- Monport's table lists polyester as Yes for CO2 and diode lasers. Synthetic fabrics can contain vinyl coatings, and the PVC statements apply to those.
Fumes
Laser cutting and engraving give off fumes. The machine's manual has the venting rules for that machine. The fume and room lookup compares a machine's exhaust airflow with fume extractor airflow.