Using laser to create finishing pattern on apparel
US10470511B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06C2700/31
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired wear pattern or other design. A technique includes determining a fabric's response to a laser, capturing an initial image of a wear pattern on a garment, and processing the initial image to obtain a working image in grayscale. The working image is further processed to obtain a difference image by comparing each pixel relative to a dark reference. The difference image is converted to a laser values image by using the previously determined fabric response to the laser.
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