Application · Laser marking · CO2 engraving & cutting

Fade denim. Brand leather. No chemicals.

Q: How does laser denim fading work?

The CO2 laser removes a thin layer of indigo-dyed fibre in a controlled pattern, creating whiskers, worn areas or graphics. It replaces part of the manual sanding and chemical spraying traditionally used for these effects.

Q: Can a CO2 laser engrave leather?

Yes. It marks logos and patterns on natural and many synthetic leathers with a darkened, embossed-looking finish. Test on your material: tanning and finish change the result.

Organic materials absorb the CO2 wavelength strongly. Garment factories use CO2 galvo lasers to create worn-look patterns on denim, mark logos on leather and cut fabric shapes.

The job

Garment and leather-goods factories add patterns, logos and worn-look effects to products in large volumes. Traditional methods use sanding, chemical sprays and stamping dies, which take labour and create waste.

How CO2 lasers do it

A CO2 laser at 10.6 µm is strongly absorbed by cotton, leather, paper and wood. A galvo head steers the beam fast across a large field, so a whole leg panel or a leather patch is marked in seconds. Changing the design is a file change, not a new die.

Choosing a machine

Galvo CO2 markers for fast marking and fading on denim, leather and paper.
Flatbed CO2 engravers for cutting fabric, leather and paper shapes and for engraving larger areas.
Flying CO2 markers for coding products on a production line.

Send us a few pieces of your fabric or leather and your artwork. We mark them and send you photos and a video.

Machines for this job

CO2 markers, 10.6 µm

CO2 Glass-Tube Galvo Laser Marking Machine 80–150 W

Laser power: 80–150 W
Marking area: Up to 800 × 800 mm
Wavelength: 10.64 µm

MW-CE CO2 laser engraving and cutting machine with the lid raised, showing the work bed, gantry, side control panel and front drawer

Flatbed CO2 engravers

CO2 Laser Engraving and Cutting Machine 1390 / 1610 (60–150 W)

Working area: 1300 × 900 / 1600 × 1000 mm
Laser power: 60–150 W
Repositioning accuracy: < 0.01 mm

MW-FLYB-100 flying CO2 laser marker: laser housing and galvo head on an adjustable column over a wheeled base

CO2 markers, 10.6 µm

Flying CO2 Laser Marking Machine 30–100 W

Laser power: 30–100 W
Marking speed: ≤ 8000 mm/s
Marking area: Up to 300 × 300 mm

FAQ

Questions buyers ask

How does laser denim fading work?

The CO2 laser removes a thin layer of indigo-dyed fibre in a controlled pattern, creating whiskers, worn areas or graphics. It replaces part of the manual sanding and chemical spraying traditionally used for these effects.

Can a CO2 laser engrave leather?

Yes. It marks logos and patterns on natural and many synthetic leathers with a darkened, embossed-looking finish. Test on your material: tanning and finish change the result.