Stabilizers, Materials & Stitch Counts

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We have discussed wet laid nonwovens and the idea of a single ply backing layer application for most applications.

Do not fall into the pitfall of over stabilization. for reasons of bulk and drapability, besides expense.
Digitizing and poor registration problems are not solved with extra layers of backing.

Again we stress single layer application.
A 3 oz delta formed wet laid non woven should hold more should hold more than a 3 oz rotary formed wet laid non woven - and with "Confil" our goods are certainly softer
             The softest and most dense in the world

We will now try to apply this to various materials and stitch counts.

First, we would like to make a big fat disclaimer.
There are many variables in embroidery - too many variables
Every shop or every person does things differently.
Machine tensions (top and bobbin thread), type of thread, type of needle, machine speeds, stitch density, hooping tension, the weather, with proper digitizing being the most important variable.
These are only very general guidelines.
You really have to do your own testing.
JSI and their distributors will gladly provide you with test samples for this purpose.
These are the highest quality backings and we know that you will agree.

Secondly, each material has variance.
Some knits stretch more than others, as do nylons, fleeces etc.
The weight if the fabric also comes into play.

Big Question - Cutaways vs Tearaways

The chances are that you will get better definition with a cutaway than a tearaway.
Cutaways are usually more dense with a slightly longer fiber - therefore able to grasp the thread easier.
On somewhat unstable materials, unless labor is a factor (high volume shops), we would recommend the use of a cutaway for most applications
We recommend a "soft" cutaway on apparel.
On caps , vinyls, stable nylons and other like items one can and probably should use a tearaway.
If it is an apparel item to be worn (except caps) we recommend a "soft" tearaway.

"If you wear it, it should be soft"

osy means ouncer per square yard. If you take a square yard of C824 it will weigh 2 ozs.

Piques, knits (T-shirts and golf shirts)

Low to medium stitch count 1.5 to 2 osy cutaway C150 C824

Higher and more dense 2.5 -3 osy - no more C123 C498

The best choice on a knit especially a light knit or light colored knit is of course our
C315           "no-show" mesh or "poly-mesh".
Ours is more stable than others of this type - single layer application
This mesh is embossed for added stability

Terrys, fleeces (sweatshirts)

Low to medium density small design 2 osy -2.5 C824, C123 , T633 1.8 osy

Full fronts and large designs 2.5 osy - 3 osy C123, C498 T633 1.8 osy

Caps

firm front 2.5 osy T611

others T679, C498

Jackets

stable nylons 1.5 or 1.8 oz tearaway T678 T679 or T633
higher stitch count and less stable fabric 2 or - 3 oz cutaway C824 , C498

Towels 1 oz up to 1.5 oz tearaway T676 -T678
T701 (recycled)