eurolaser x INVENTEX®: Solutions for protective textiles
INVENTEX® Spezialtextilwerk Funke, Germany
Founded in 1997, the name INVENTEX® combines the terms "inventor" and "textile", which have become the company’s trademark. Specialising in woven and knitted fabrics made from aramid fibres, the company has registered numerous patents. It processes materials such as Kevlar®, Nomex® and Twaron® and focuses on the production of high-performance protective textiles. These textiles are used, for example, by fire brigades and police forces, in extreme sports, and as occupational safety solutions in industrial environments.
Further information on the collaboration with eurolaser
eurolaser tested the following INVENTEX® materials on the laser cutting machines:
Laser test: PPE fabric
Laser cutting of protective textiles
Material
INVENTEX® protective textiles are designed for extreme conditions – offering resistance to abrasion, cuts, punctures and flames. The key challenge during cutting is to process these high-strength materials with precision without compromising their protective performance. The laser test examined how these technical fabrics can be cut efficiently, cleanly and in a material-friendly manner using laser technology.
Test setup
INVENTEX® fabrics based on Kevlar®, Nomex®, Twaron® and Panox® were tested on a eurolaser 3XL-3200 cutting machine equipped with a 400 W CO₂ laser and a Conveyor System. The objective was a precise, residue-free cut with sealed edges – directly from the roll and optionally combined with permanent engraving.
Result
Of the 14 INVENTEX® materials tested, ten achieved the rating “excellently suitable”, featuring clean, sealed cut edges without any residue. Two additional variants were assessed as “very well suitable”, showing minimal, non-removable residue. The remaining two materials are classified as “well suitable”, although occasional edge post-processing may be required.
Advantages
No distortion thanks to contact-free cutting
Clean, precise cut edges without fraying or discolouration
Consistently high cutting quality over time
Automated processing of roll goods
Laser test certificates
Certificate INVENTEX® F-1120 AL-PF
excellently suitable
Certificate INVENTEX® F-1120 SI-SV
excellently suitable
Certificate INVENTEX® F-1123 WW
excellently suitable
Certificate INVENTEX® F-1321 BL-SI
excellently suitable
Certificate INVENTEX® F-1380 BL-SI-BL
excellently suitable
Certificate INVENTEX® F-1383 ROH
excellently suitable
Certificate INVENTEX® F-1385 WW
well suitable
Certificate INVENTEX® F-1388-4 WW
well suitable
Certificate INVENTEX® F-2011 PU-BC
very well suitable
Certificate INVENTEX® F-2098 LS WW
excellently suitable
Certificate INVENTEX® F-3001 FC
excellently suitable
Certificate INVENTEX® F-3085 SI-BL
excellently suitable
Certificate INVENTEX® F-4082 BL-SI-BL-S
excellently suitable
Certificate INVENTEX® N-1388-C ROH
very well suitable