Durak Tekstil, a leading manufacturer of industrial sewing and embroidery threads, has developed a new solution to eliminate the problems caused by laser applications in denim apparel. Durak Laser Safe sewing thread offers superior sewing performance and strength, resisting damage from high heat and energy during laser etching/abrasion and pattern applications on denim.
Durak Tekstil’s Laser Safe sewing thread, developed through interdisciplinary efforts by an expert R&D team, saw collaboration with both core thread and denim manufacturers. Durak Tekstil collaborated with a globally recognized brand in this field to test the new thread’s laser performance, achieving successful results. The new thread, which meets all the quality, safety, and health standards of Durak Tekstil’s Poly-Strong PC thread series, is being introduced to the market with the concept of safe denim production and long-lasting comfort.
“We have developed the most suitable sewing thread for laser processing on denim”
Yiğit Durak, Vice Chairman of the Board of Durak Tekstil, stated that laser etching has become a widespread standard in the denim industry. “Considering the burden of the old etching method on both human health and the environment, laser technology represents a significant advancement. Lasers, which create etching/abrasion effects and patterns on denim, often cause burns, seam breaks, and deterioration in standard sewing threads due to the high heat and energy. The Durak Laser Safe thread, developed by Durak Tekstil, maintains its strength and provides long-lasting use in areas exposed to laser light,” he said.
The new thread, which shows superior resistance to different laser intensities with its special core structure, maintains its functional properties for a long time both in production and use with its washing fastness, low shrinkage and features that prevent the effects of microorganisms.
High strength even in the most intense laser application
Durak Laser Safe thread, a polyester-cotton blend, was tested on denim products using four different laser intensities (light, medium, intense, and very intense). According to the tests, this solution achieved up to twice the strength and less strength loss compared to similar products on the market, even after high laser intensity. The thread’s ability to maintain seam integrity, even at high laser intensities, is a key distinguishing feature.
Developed specifically for the denim industry, this thread offers manufacturers an advantage with its ease of sewing, high performance, and durability. Available in Ticket 30 and 50 thicknesses and in any color, Durak Laser Safe, with its superior structure, provides denim manufacturers with ease of use and optimal performance, while also helping denim enthusiasts achieve long-lasting products. This innovative sewing thread can be used in denim clothes, as well as in suits, furniture, bedding/quilting, shirts, lingerie, home textiles, and workwear, all at the same high standards.
Yiğit Durak stated that they initially targeted the Turkish, Egyptian, and Pakistani markets for Durak Laser Safe thread. “We believe this new product, with its high laser resistance and long-lasting structure, will become a benchmark product for the denim industry,” he said. “With the rapidly changing nature of denim fashion and the ever-expanding scope of laser applications, the need for our new thread will increase daily. Manufacturers can freely apply laser applications without worrying about seams, creating high-value-added products. Users will enjoy their favorite denim products for a long time with the assurance of Durak Tekstil.”