Outdoor equipment

Outdoor equipment has extremely strict requirements for lightweighting, durability and environmental adaptability. Fabric laser cutting machines, with sub-millimeter precision, complex structure processing capabilities and contactless processing characteristics, are completely transforming the manufacturing methods of products such as backpacks, tents and functional clothing.

1. Core application scenarios

Professional backpack system

Ultra-light carrying structure

The laser-cut Dyneema® composite fabric is used to make the frame-type backplate, which reduces the weight by 60% compared to the traditional aluminum frame (such as the Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 backpack).

Case: Osprey Atmos AG 65 adopts laser-perforated breathable back mesh, increasing the air circulation rate by 300%.

Modular webbing system

The buckle interface of the precisely cut nylon webbing has an error of ≤0.3mm, ensuring the reliability of quick disassembly and assembly (Mysterious Farm 3-Day Assault backpack).

(2) High-performance tents

Seamless waterproof structure

After laser cutting on silicized polyester fabric, the edges are directly heat-pressed and sealed to eliminate the risk of pinhole leakage (a benchmark process in the Hilleberg tent industry).

Minimalist wind rope system

Integrated cut reflective wind rope + force-bearing plate, simultaneously enhancing night visibility and tear resistance (MSR Hubba Hubba tent).

(3) Functional outdoor clothing

Dynamic ventilation system

Laser-engraved micro-hole arrays (hole diameters 0.1-0.3mm) in the underarm heat dissipation area of GORE-TEX® strike a balance between waterproofing and breathability (Arc'teryx Alpha SV windbreaker).

Wear-resistant reinforcing design

Laser-cut Kevlar fiber patches on easily worn areas (knees/hips) to extend the service life (Mammut hiking pants).

(4) Special equipment

Lightweight rock climbing equipment

Cut ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene rope loops, with a load-bearing capacity of up to 22kN and no burrs on the edges (Black Diamond quick-hanging webbing).

Snow rescue equipment

Positioning holes are drilled in carbon fiber reinforced fabric to fabricate foldable avalanche detection rods (Ortovox safety system).

2. Technical advantages compared with traditional craftsmanship

3. Industry Pain Points and Breakthrough Solutions

Pain point ① : Delamination of ultra-thick composite materials

Solution：

Dual-beam laser system: 1064nm main beam cutting, 10.6μm auxiliary beam preheating (processing 8mm thick X-Pac® Marine canvas).

Pain point ② : Processing of highly reflective materials

Solution：

Green laser (532nm) cuts metal-coated fabrics (such as the reflective layer of solar tents), increasing the absorption rate by five times.

Pain point ③ : Challenges in field maintenance

Solution：

Pre-set laser micro-suture: Pre-set cutting marks in stress concentration areas. When torn in the field, they can be neatly cut along the marks for easy repair (Patagonia Worn Wear program).

4. Cases of integration of cutting-edge technologies

Self-healing tent fabric

Laser-cut TPU film microcapsule layers, which automatically fuse upon heating after being damaged (Natick Laboratory technology of the US Army).

Photovoltaic integrated backpack

Laser-engraved conductive grids on the surface of the backpack and embedded flexible solar cells (Goal Zero collaboration edition).

Bionic drag reduction design

Based on the sharkskin texture laser-cut surface of the windbreaker, the wind resistance is reduced by 20% (Speedride mountain descent suit).