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Leather Laser Cutting & Engraving
Leather stands as a uniquely desirable and enduring substrate for manufacturing, valued for its exceptional durability, rich texture, and inherently high perceived worth. Leather goods alike become significantly more valuable when enhanced by laser technology, particularly through personalized customization.
Redshift CO2 Laser Machines deliver flawless, non-contact cutting, allowing for the perfect realization of intricate shapes and patterns on both genuine hides and synthetic materials. Furthermore, our lasers enable detailed, permanent engraving and high-speed perforation that dramatically improves product throughput and quality.
This precision technology is the key to creating numerous profitable applications – from premium fashion accessories and customized promotional items to intricate footwear components – by empowering designers to realize innovative concepts and detailed aesthetics that were technically unattainable using conventional methods like stamping or die-cutting.
Why Choose Laser Technology for Leather?
Laser processing is the modern standard for leather goods manufacturing, offering superior results compared to blade and die-cutting.
Achieve clean edges, detailed engraving, and consistent quality when processing genuine and synthetic leather with Redshift CO₂ laser systems.
Execute complex geometries, minute details, and continuous patterns in cutting and engraving, far beyond the capabilities of traditional dies.
Laser processing is non-contact, preventing material distortion. The laser heat automatically seals the edges (thermal sealing), preventing fraying and wear in the final product.
Utilizing Galvo scanning systems and automated feeding devices allows for large-volume, high-speed cutting and perforation, significantly boosting production throughput.
Software-controlled nesting and layout minimize waste and off-cuts, ensuring maximum material savings and reduced costs.
Digital control ensures every piece is processed with high repeatability, guaranteeing uniform quality and standardization across all production batches.
What Laser Processing Can Do on Leather?
Laser Cutting
Flawless Contours
Laser cutting is utilized for the rapid, precise, and stress-free cutting of components for footwear (uppers, decorative elements), handbags, belts, and leather apparel.
Key Benefit: Achieve perfectly smooth edges and sharp corners without the need for manual finishing.
Laser Engraving & Marking
Lasting Detail
By finely controlling laser power and speed, we create clear, durable, and tactile patterns, logos, and text on the leather surface. Achieve a range of effects, from subtle marking to deep, 3D textured patterns.
Key Benefit: Ideal for premium branding, personalization, and creating unique surface textures (e.g., faux crocodile skin effect).
Laser Perforation
Breathability and Style
Essential for products requiring breathability or decorative flair, such as automotive interiors and footwear. Lasers achieve high-speed, clean perforation without charring, melting, or material displacement.
Key Benefit: Produces perfectly uniform hole patterns, enhancing both function and aesthetics.
What we offer
Recommended Laser Machines
Purpose-built laser solutions providing superior accuracy and high productivity in leather processing
Suitable for cutting and engraving various non-metal materials such as fabric, leather, acrylic, wood, paper, etc.
- Model No.: 1060 / 1490 / 1610 / 1810
Affordable laser marking machine with Co2 DC glass laser tube for non-metal applications.
- Model No.: 4545 6060
With CO2 RF metal laser tube, this machine This machine provides excellent marking quality and reliability on a wide range of non-metal materials.
- Model No.: SG6060
Large format CO2 laser cutting machine that can cut a wide range of materials including fabric, textile, leather, etc.
- Model No.: 1630 / 1640 / 1830 / 1840 / 2030 / 2040
Automate your roll fabrics cutting workflow and boost productivity with Redshift’s high-performance laser system.
- Model No.: 1610C / 1612C / 1614C / 1810C / 1812C / 1814C
Equipped with a single CO2 laser tube, offers a significant advantage by performing both laser perforation and cutting.
Application Sectors
Unlock new design possibilities and production efficiency in every leather-related industry
Fashion &
Accessories
Bags, purses, wallets
Shoes and upper materials
Belts, straps, and watchbands
Patches, labels, emblems, logos
Automotive &
Upholstery
Perforated automotive seats
Custom seat and interior panels
Decorative surface textures
Stitching guides and alignment marks
Crafts &
Customization
Personalized leather gifts
Handmade craft products
Names, initials, artwork engraving
Small-batch custom production
Industrial
Components
Tool pouches and protective gear
Precision-cut leather parts
Industrial leather components
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See How Redshift Laser Machines Perform on Leather in Real Production
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