Laser Cutting- New Age Tailoring

It seems that more and more designers around the globe are swapping the sewing machine out for a laser cutter.  One company in particular named Gemesco has created a laser cutting machine that is able to cut fabrics.  This type of technology has the ability to greatly impact the clothing and textiles industry, because it allows for clothes to be manufactured more quickly, precisely, and potentially cheaper in the long run.  eurolaser.com points out some of the other benefits of this laser cutting technology:

• Laser engraving, laser marking and laser cutting all in one step
• No tool wear - no loss of quality
• No material fixation required due to contact-free and force-free processing 
• Smooth, clean cutting edges; no reworking necessary
• No fraying of the fabric: lint-free & clean
• In the case of synthetic fibres: formation of a fused seam
• Internal and external contours always in the same consistent high edge quality

I first learned about laser cutting within the clothing industry when I came across a clothing designer named, Diane Eng, who had done a series of tees, tops, and scarves with a laser cutter.  Although I was not a huge fan of her style and designs, I found the idea to be brilliant.  A dream of mine is to start my own sustainable clothing company, so this new idea really resonated with me.

I then stumbled upon two other designers who I found absolutely amazing, Marchesa and Lily Heine.  To see more images of both designers work and to learn more about them, click on the link, http://www.thecreatorsproject.com/blog/the-techno-atelier—the-fashion-labs-of-today, which will take you to another blog which talks about the designers a little bit more in detail.  

Marchesa creates laser cut gowns that are the most beautiful, creative, and artistic pieces of clothing I have ever seen.  Her designs are below:

 Lily Heine creates clothes that look as if they are made using a 3D printer.  She has a very modern and sophisticated style that is amplified through her use of the laser cutter.  I have posted some photos of her work below: