Lasers have been used in the apparel industry since the 1800s. Their usage has increased recently due to issues of cost, flexibility, and protection against counterfeiting. Laser stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. Compared to ordinary light, laser is coherent and more intense. With lasers, there are several classes, media (e.g., CO2), and types (e.g., transverse flow). In the apparel industry, lasers are used for cutting material, fault detection, and mass customization, as well as other tasks such as denim fading and bar code scanning. The use of lasers brings with it potential dangers to the eyes and skin. Administrative controls (e.g., labels and signs), engineering controls (e.g., barriers) and protective controls (e.g., eyewear) are used to protect against these risks.
Key Takeaways:
- Lasers are increasingly used in the garment industry for reasons related to cost, flexibility and anti-counterfeiting.
- Laser classifications are based on the danger to a person exposed to the laser.
- Lasers have many applications, such as fault detection, denim fading, and mass customization.
“There are several advantages of using laser over the conventional processes in cutting, engraving, embossing, denim fading and other applications.”
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