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10.12 Future trends

Laser cutting methods have many benefits in processing textiles. Because of high pro-
cessing speed, precision, and many automation options, laser cutting systems should
become right investment for many garment, home, and technical textile users already
in nearest future. To support it, the producers of laser cutting systems have to improve
CAD/CAM tools to ensure optimal cut edge quality in every laser cutting application.

Further reading

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Choudhury, A.K.R., 2017. Environmental impacts of denim washing. In: Muthu, S.S.
(Ed.), Sustainability in Denim. Woodhead Publishing, Cambridge, pp. 49–81. ISBN
978-0-08-1020432.
Juciene, M., Urbelis, V., Juchnevičienė, Ž., Čepukonė, L., 2013. The effect of laser technolog-
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from clothing to home textile using laser technology. Opt. Laser Technol. 27, 631–637.
Ortiz-Morales, M.N., Poterasu, M., Acosta-Ortiz, S.E., Compean, I., Hernandez-Alvarado,
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