Summa Champions Workplace Safety And Sustainable Textile Production With L Series Laser Cutters
Gistel – Belgium – May 2026 – Summa, a leading global innovator in advanced cutting technology, today released critical workflow guidelines for the safe and efficient laser cutting of textiles and soft signage.
By highlighting material compatibility with its cutting-edge L Series laser cutters, the company aims to address urgent industry-wide safety concerns, protect production workforces, and promote sustainable manufacturing practices across the textile sector.
As the demand for fast, high-quality textile production accelerates, manufacturers are increasingly turning to laser technology.
However, Summa stresses that not all materials are suitable for thermal processing. The company strictly advises against the laser cutting of polyvinyl chloride and similar plastics, which release harmful and highly toxic fumes into the workplace.
Additionally, metals are identified as incompatible, as they require highly specialised industrial equipment.
By establishing these clear boundaries, Summa is taking a definitive stance on ethical workplace safety and environmental responsibility.
Conversely, the company strongly advocates for the use of natural and synthetic fabrics such as polyester and cotton.
When processed with the appropriate equipment, these materials yield exceptional results without compromising the health of operators or the environment.
The Summa L Series has been meticulously engineered to handle these approved materials, delivering precision, unparalleled speed, and perfectly sealed edges that eliminate fraying.
The L Series encompasses the L1810 Gen 2.6 textile laser cutter and the L3214 large-format model.
The L1810 offers a retrofittable design that grows alongside a business, while the L3214 utilises a unique on-the-fly cutting concept for high-volume soft signage production.
Both machines represent a game-changing solution for the creation of sportswear, promotional banners, and advanced technical textiles, ensuring products are immediately ready for the next phase of manufacturing.
About Summa
Summa is a worldwide leader in digital cutting equipment and workflow solutions, empowering the graphic, printing, and textile industries to deliver efficient, innovative, and sustainable products.
Every day, for more than 3 decades, Summa delivers the world's highest-quality vinyl and contour cutters, finishing flatbeds and laser cutters without compromise.
Summa provides cutting edge solutions for the printing, signage, display, apparel and packaging industries. Summa’s global headquarters is located in Gistel, Belgium.
With products tailored to the signage, textile, and packaging industries, Summa continues to drive innovation through cutting-edge tools and smart software like GoProduce.
