Fashion With Laser Cutting
When a customer approaches my pieces and starts feeling them and showing interest, the first question that always pops up is, "What is this made of?" And I always answer, with the same genuine excitement (like a child): "It's laser cut, entirely." "Laser? What does that mean? What is laser?"
Detail from a dress by Liat Brandel, photo: Aya Wind
Laser cutting is a special technology that uses a laser beam to cut various materials. In short: a powerful laser beam is directed at the material's surface, causing it to melt. The cutting process takes place on a special table, and the laser beam moves according to vector lines – meaning it follows a drawing created on the computer.
For me, laser cutting is not just a tool for creating unique patterns like lace or as a substitute for embroidery. The pieces I design are fully cut with the laser machine, including internal finishes and linings. When you turn my pieces INSIDE OUT, you can see that all the internal finishes are laser cut, giving them a clean and special look. The fabric edges acquire a "welded" appearance, which prevents them from fraying after the cut.
The interior finishes, from a reverse item by Liat Brandel
Unlike traditional methods of garment production, the laser cutting process allows for freer, more precise movements and opens up many possibilities for cuts and engravings that cannot be achieved with traditional cutting tools. I fell in love with this technology over three years ago, and since then, I've cut countless files with the laser, and my love for it remains the same.
Black top with deep cuts by Liat Brandel, photo: Aya Wind
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