Choosing a fabric cutting machine starts with your material, the height of the lay, the shape of the cut and the available power. Use this guide to prepare your questions, then confirm the configuration with Wolf before ordering.
Start with your fabric and cutting setup
Describe the textile, including any coating or backing. Include the number of layers and the compressed lay height; layer count alone does not describe the thickness. Tell us whether you cut individual pieces or stacked material, and whether the job involves long straight cuts or detailed shapes. You can attach photos of the material or setup to our equipment inquiry form.
Straight knife or round knife?
The Pacer straight-knife fabric cutting machine has blade options from 5 to 14 inches. Its specification page and manual provide a starting point for discussing a configuration.
Our round-knife fabric cutters span several sizes and power options. Compare listed capacity, blade diameter and weight. Blade diameter is not the same measurement as cutting capacity; material suitability still needs to be confirmed.
Compare the machine to your work
- Handling: Compare compact Pup and Air Pup options with other round-knife models.
- Capacity: Review Clipper, Blazer, Big O and Warrior against your required lay height and available workspace.
- Material: Slim Jim is designed for carpeting and hard-backed fabrics. Describe your material and backing when asking about suitability.
- Power: Provide your voltage, phase and frequency, or say if you need a pneumatic machine. Confirm the exact motor configuration before ordering.
Specialty cutting-room equipment
Wolf also offers cloth drills, end cutters, selvage cutters, rag cutters and Hot Knife II. Describe the operation you need and any table dimensions relevant to the setup.
Parts for an existing Wolf machine
Use the parts and service manuals to identify the part number. Send your machine model, serial number, quantity and a clear photo when possible. Confirm that an older manual applies to your machine before ordering.
Request a fabric cutting machine quote
Send your material, compressed lay height, cutting requirements, power supply, preferred model if known, and delivery country. Vicky handles equipment and parts quotes for customers in the United States and internationally.
Ask for help choosing a machine or call 865-414-4697. Visits to our Oak Ridge, Tennessee facility are by appointment only, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern.