Dickson Constant SAS

Sun protection fabrics in laser testing

The material tests on the laser cutting machines were carried out in close cooperation between eurolaser and Dickson Constant.

INFINITY + MAX

eurolaser x Dickson: solutions for sun protection fabrics

Dickson Constant SAS, France

Dick­son Con­stant is one of the lea­ding ma­nu­fac­tu­rers of tech­ni­cal tex­tiles in Eu­rope and at the same time one of the most tra­di­tio­nal tex­tile com­pa­nies in France. Since the 19th cen­tu­ry, the name Dick­son has stood for high-quality func­tio­nal fab­rics, par­ti­cu­lar­ly in the fields of sun and wea­ther pro­tec­tion, up­hol­ster­y fab­rics and tech­ni­cal ap­pli­ca­tions for in­door and out­door use. To­day, the com­pa­ny is in­ter­na­tio­nal­ly net­worked and part of the Glen Ra­ven Group – a glo­bal­ly o­pe­ra­ting spe­cia­list in out­door tex­tiles. With a strong fo­cus on in­no­va­tion, de­sign and cus­to­mer pro­xi­mi­ty, Dick­son Con­stant de­ve­lops tex­tile so­lu­tions that are used world­wide a­cross nu­me­rous in­dus­tries.

Website: Dickson Constant
Dickson‑Constant logo – manufacturer of high-performance technical textiles such as awning fabrics, sun protection fabrics, and woven vinyl flooring

Further information on the collaboration with eurolaser

eurolaser tested the following materials from Dickson Constant on the laser cutting machines:

Laser test: INFINITY and MAX

Laser cutting of acrylic-based sun protection fabrics


Material

INFINITY and MAX are high-quality, solution-dyed acrylic fabrics that were specially developed for use in sun protection applications. Thanks to special coatings, they are dirt- and water-repellent, UV- and heat-resistant, and particularly durable, tear-resistant and dimensionally stable. Typical applications include awnings, parasols and similar outdoor products.


Test setup

The tests were carried out on an L-3200 laser cutting machine with a Conveyor for automated roll processing. With a laser output of 40–100 W, the focus was on precise, residue-free cuts with fused edges – without damaging or contaminating the coated surface.

Result

The INFINITY and MAX materials showed excellent results in the laser test. The cut edges were smooth, sealed and free from residue or discolouration. Even fine contours and tight radii could be implemented precisely without overcuts. Overall, we can give a clear recommendation for laser processing of the INFINITY and MAX materials.

Advantages

Precise corners without start marks or overcuts.

Smooth, fused cut edges without post-processing.

No residue or contamination marks.

Maximum precision and consistently high cut quality over time.

Automated processing directly from the roll.

Laser test certificates

Certifikate INFINITY

excellently suitable

Certificate MAX

excellently suitable