Engraving Beta Biothane?

I have some Beta Biothane collars and want to engrave. It has a thin TPU/PVC coating to add durability.
I have looked online and many people engrave them with a co2 laser. Considering the Glowforge pro is co2 I’m wondering if it would work or what the risks might be?
Has anyone tried?

What is BioThane®?

BioThane® is the brand name of all coated webbing products made by BioThane Coated Webbing Corp. It’s basically a polyester webbing with a TPU or PVC coating that makes it more durable, waterproof, easy to clean and weldable.

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PVC is a big NOPE. Lasering it (even just a little bit) will corrode your Glowforge innards (and yours too).

Sorry!

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TPU will be OK, PVC will not. You need to determine which you have.

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