PALStex® in laser test

Laser cutting of laminate fabric based on polyamide

PALStex® is a special laminate fabric based on Cordura®. It is resistent to environmental influences and appropriate to use in different climates. This means that even in extreme cold there is no breakage of the material and that even high temperatures or high humidity do not lead to delamination of the material. It also combines these advantages with those of the basic Cordura® fabric. Due to these properties, PALStex® is ideally suited for textiles in the area of personal protective equipment and is used there in a variety of ways.

On behalf of Delcotex, eurolaser tested PALStex® in its application laboratory with regard to the properties for laser processing.

Schnittkante von PALStex — Lint-free, clean cut edges

Konturen von PALStex — Precise cutting of very filigree details

Gravur von PALStex — Engraving and lettering

Advantages of cutting PALStex® with CO² laser systems:

Cost reduction: thanks to sealedcut edges, edging is no longer necessary
Laser cutting and engraving in one operation
Permanent laser engraving for fine product identification (e.g. serial number, documentation)
Smooth, lint-free cut edges
Dust-free cutting - less cleaning effort

Automated processing directly from the roll
No material fixation required as it is non-contact and force-free processing
Laser cutting of extremely fine, almost radius-free contours
No tool wear and therefore consistently high cutting quality

Scope of application

Due to ist properties, PALStex® is mainly used for personal protective Equipment (PPE) and protective clothing. PALStex® has been optimized especially for laser-cut carrying systems. These have the Advantage that the cut edges are welded during laser cutting and are therefore tear-proof. As a result, the carrying systems are durable, stable and Equipment can be easily attached to them.