Canvas
Overview
Canvas fabric - tightly woven cotton or synthetic. Lasers cut canvas cleanly for patches, bags, banners, and art canvases. Produces a slightly charred edge that can be sealed or left as-is.
Properties
Difficulty
intermediate
Pros
- Textured surface engraves beautifully
- Unique artistic effect
- Natural fiber look
- Lightweight
- Can be stretched on frame after engraving
Cons
- Fibrous edges can fray
- Requires lower power settings
- Uneven surface can affect consistency
- Natural fiber variation
Best For
- Patches
- bag panels
- banners
- art canvas cutting
- custom fabric pieces
- laser-branded bags
Avoid For
- Synthetic-heavy blends (melts rather than cuts)
- heavy duck canvas over 500gsm without multiple passes
Laser Compatibility
Canvas cuts well with sealed edges. CO2: cut 200mm/s 40W, engrave 500mm/s 25W. Diode: cut 300mm/s 80-100%, engrave 500mm/s 70%. Pre-treat for engraving clarity. Cotton canvas preferred over polyester-blend.
Brands
Pre-washed natural cotton canvas from fabric storesduck canvasartist canvas rolls