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10/28/2016 Back to Basics SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE RSS Imprinted Sportswear Shows Attend in Long Beach , Atlantic City, Nashville , Orlando, Fort Worth HOME NEWS SCREEN PRINTING EMBROIDERY DIGITAL DECORATING PRODUCTS GALLERIES BUILD YOUR BUSINESS Process / Production SEARCH GO Back to Basics Choose the correct backing for impressive embroidery results. May 17, 2016 By Nancy Mini, Contributing Writer Newsletters Get Impressions' newsletters delivered weekly to your inbox EMAIL ADDRESS SEE ALL OF OUR NEWSLETTERS » Impressions Newsletter Product Guide Digital Edition Tech Tips Quick Tips SIGN ME UP » When it comes to getting the biggest bang for your embroidery buck, the right backing or topping makes the dif ference between a hohum product and results that truly pop. Not everyone who embellishes apparel or home décor with embroidery realizes the fabric itself plays a major role in the decision regarding which backing should be used. Backings, also called stabilizers, allow the hooped garment to glide smoothly on the needle plate of your embroidery machine. This smooth movement during the embroidery process keeps the registration of your design in place. http://impressions.issshows.com/embroideryprocess/BacktoBasics9980.shtml 1/3
10/28/2016 Back to Basics When embroidering on an unstable fabric, like a knit, you need more stability from a backing. A stable fabric, such as denim or canvas, will require less. Beyond the fabric, let your backing decision be influenced by the design, color and product. Consider the Switch Designs created with short stitch lengths, or with higher stitch densities, will benefit from a heavier backing. Large designs — for example, jacket backs — should make you think of using a heavier backing. Also, remember that while most backings are white, if you are embroidering on a dark material, black backings are readily available. Finally , what is the purpose of the item you are embroidering? What is the probable visibility of the back side? In the event that its back side will be seen — as in blankets, towels or jackets — you’ll want as little backing left as possible. Explore Other Options Before you consider using specialty backings, there are two basic options from which to choose: cutaway and tearaway. Shop Spotlight Cutaway backings literally need to be cut from around the back of the design once it is stitched. This is the best choice for unstable fabrics that comprise garments such as sweat shirts, piqué knit golf shirts or sheer dresses. Softer than most tearaway backings, cutaway also is best choice for garments that will be worn against the skin to avoid a scratchy feeling. Highdensity and large designs also will look best when a cutaway backing is used. Tearaway backing should be your goto choice for heavier , more stable fabrics such as those used in work shirts, denim jackets and jeans or canvas tote bags. This backing needs no scissors or shears to remove excess, and can simply be torn away from the design. Both cutaway and tearaway backing options are available in light, medium and heavyweight configurations in rolls or precuts, and many come in both white and black. Process Engineering When Michael Rothermund got laid of f from his fourth job in the engineering industry , he knew it was time for a change — and all signs pointed to the Tshirt business... Read more Something Special As jobs become more complex and demanding, the normal, everyday backings won’t necessarily be the best choice. Manufacturers have risen to the challenge with a host of alternatives — specialty backings — that were designed with particular applications in mind. Specialty tearaway backings, for example, include cap backings that are ideal when embroidering caps and capstyle hats. They come in white or black in a few different weights, but most importantly, are available in precut packs. Some measure 4" x 7" or 4"x 12", allowing embroiderers to embellish the front and sides of a cap. These backings are designed to fit directly into cap frames to hold the cap still to ensure registration stays in place. Other tearaway specialty backings include waf fle, washaway and stickon, each serving a unique purpose. W affle, also known as “popaway” because of the popping noise it makes when removed, was designed for delicate fabrics and designs. When removed by hand, it causes minimal stress on the design. Washaway is used when the back side of a sturdy item, like a towel or linens, can be seen. Excess backing is removed by hand, and any remaining small pieces will disappear when the item is washed. Stickon backing is used for small, hardtohoop areas, such as pockets, socks, cuffs, belts and collars. It also can be used on fabrics such as velour and brushed corduroy to prevent hoop burns. It features pressuresensitive adhesive covered with a release paper on one side. It also can prevent hoop burns on some stretchy performancewear fabrics. http://impressions.issshows.com/embroideryprocess/BacktoBasics9980.shtml 2/3
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