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Fabric and felt
also: denim, cotton, wool felt
Natural fabrics cut and engrave on CO2 and diode machines in the pages read. Synthetic blends need a check for vinyl coatings first.
Board
YES x2 two or more makers say yesNO x2 two or more say noMAKERS SPLIT makers contradict each other1 SOURCE one maker page only, not confirmedNO STATEMENT nothing publishedIF = yes only under a stated condition
| Laser type | Engrave or mark | Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Diode (blue, about 450 to 455 nm) | YES x2 | YES x1 +1 IF |
| CO2 (10,600 nm) | YES x2 | YES x2 |
| Fiber (1064 nm) | 1 SOURCE: NO | NO STATEMENT |
Run fabric and felt through the matcher to add a cut thickness.
What each maker says
Diode, engrave or mark YES x2
Engraving: Wood Plywood MDF Bamboo Leather Paper Some dark and opaque acrylic Rubber Silicone Glass (with coating) Stone Ceramics (with coating) Plated/coated metal Stainless steel Fabric Cork
xTool, Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog), read Nov 5, 2026Cotton, Linen, Denim (Textile): YES (diode).
Monport, CO2, fiber and diode material compatibility guide (blog), read Nov 5, 2026
Diode, cut YES x1 +1 IF
Diode cutting list names Felt (not other fabrics).
xTool, Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog), read Nov 5, 2026Diode lasers excel at engraving cotton, polyester, and other fabrics
Monport, CO2, fiber and diode material compatibility guide (blog), read Nov 5, 2026
CO2, engrave or mark YES x2
Engraving: Acrylic Wood Plywood MDF Bamboo Leather Paper Rubber Silicone Glass Stone Ceramics Plated/coated metal Fabric Cork
xTool, Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog), read Nov 5, 2026Cotton, Linen, Denim (Textile): YES (CO2).
Monport, CO2, fiber and diode material compatibility guide (blog), read Nov 5, 2026
CO2, cut YES x2
Cutting: Acrylic Wood Plywood MDF Bamboo Paper Rubber Fabric Foam Cork
xTool, Fiber vs CO2 vs diode laser guide (blog), read Nov 5, 2026A CO2 laser cuts and engraves non-metals: ... fabric and felt
Boss Laser, Materials and safety FAQ, read Nov 5, 2026
Fiber, engrave or mark 1 SOURCE: NO
Cotton, Linen, Denim (Textile): NO (fiber).
Monport, CO2, fiber and diode material compatibility guide (blog), read Nov 5, 2026
No statement found for: Fiber cut.
Notes from the pages
- Monport's table marks polyester YES for CO2 and diode. Synthetic fabrics can contain vinyl coatings; the PVC rule still applies.
Fumes
Every page read treats lasering as a fume source. Match your machine's exhaust figure to an extractor on the fume and room lookup.