blank products to the


laser to


meet perform


the


requirements of


retailers


and consumers. Furthermore, combining the functionality of


multiple production tasks at


once, such as pattern cutting as well as the laser dye technique, would allow additional environmentally sustainable benefits to the process compared to outsourcing each individual stage of the production process.


Combining techniques in one stage has potential to offer fast response in today’s fast changing market, with easily changed CAD files allowing smaller product runs than financially permitted by exposing individual screens for screen printing or die cutters for product pattern cutting.


The process can enable could see economical benefits. Figure 4. Digital Laser Dyed Wool Designs


Laura Morgan is a current PhD candidate at Loughborough University, School of Art. Laura’s current research addresses sustainability in textile production, establishing environmentally sensitive textile design techniques through the use of laser technology.


design innovation while


developing and improving environmental strategies in the industry. Furthermore, these kinds of savings in a trillion dollar industry


massive environmental and


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