Sportswear

The demand for functionality, lightweight and design freedom in the sportswear industry is constantly upgrading. Fabric laser cutting machines, with their millimeter-level precision, contactless processing and complex structure handling capabilities, are driving performance and aesthetic breakthroughs in sportswear, footwear and equipment.

1. Core application scenarios

High-performance sportswear

Breathable structure design

Laser-cut 3D ventilation holes on polyester fiber/elastic fabric (such as Nike AeroSwift track and field suits) can increase the ventilation efficiency by 40% compared with traditional perforation.

Case: The HeatGear® series of Under Armour adopts a laser microhole array to achieve dynamic heat dissipation.

Seamless splicing process

Directly cut the ultrasonic welding edge line to replace sewing thread and reduce friction (Adidas Primeknit football jersey).

(2) Sports footwear

Integrated upper

Laser-cut woven uppers such as Flyknit and Primeknit, with self-melting sealing at the edges to prevent thread shedding (Nike Air Max 270).

Case: New Balance FuelCell running shoes use laser-cut carbon fiber plates to reduce weight and enhance resilience.

Functional hollowing out

Carve breathable grids on the tongue and sides of the shoes (such as Li-ning 䨻 technology running shoes) to achieve weight loss and air circulation simultaneously.

(3) Outdoor sports equipment

Lightweight backpack

Cut Cordula nylon fabric and precisely create the load-bearing system straps, increasing the load-bearing capacity by 15% (Osprey backpack).

Wear-resistant layer of ski suits

Laser-cut drainage channels are made on the GORE-TEX® fabric to prevent the decline in water resistance caused by traditional pinholes (Arc'teryx hard shell down jacket).

2. Technical advantages compared with traditional craftsmanship