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- Bobbin Case Issues
- Embroidery Backing Basics And When To Use Them
- Embroidery Hacks
- Embroidery Thread Weights & What Do They Mean
- Hacks For Left Chest Design Placement
- How And When To Use Pre Digitized Fonts In Your Commercial Embroidery Business
- How To Hoop A Cap
- How To Make Custom Embroidery Patches
- How To Select The Right Needle For Your Commercial Embroidery Machine
- How To Stay In Tune With The Embroidery Industry
- How To Troubleshoot & Solve For Your Commercial Embroidery Machines Working Parts
- How to Troubleshoot Tension Issues With Your Commercial Embroidery Machine
- How To Use Appliqué Designs In Your Commercial Embroidery Business
- Production Tips
- Pro Tips List
- Thread Weights And Their Uses
- Tips For Cleaning Up Your Puffy Foam
- Top 3 Differences in Cut Away & Tear Away Embroidery Backing
- Top Reasons To Use Fabrics In Your Embroidery Shop
- Top Tips For Commercial Embroidery Machine Maintenance
- What Are The Main Machine Embroidery Bobbin Types
- What Are The Reasons For Thread Breaks
- What Supplies Do I Need To Make Custom Embroidery Patches
- When To Use Cotty Thread In Your Embroidery Designs
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When To Use More Than One Layer Of Backing
- When To Use Solvy Wash Away Backing For Commercial Machine Embroidery
- Why Is 3D Puffy Foam Profitable
When To Use More Than One Layer Of A Backing, Or Is That Necessary?
The embroidered items you sell to your customers reflect your business. Always do what is necessary to make a great first impression AND long-lasting impression with quality products that last and look fabulous over time. Plus, it is of minimal cost to do!
1. Wearability And Washability
Some shirts are worn and laundered more than once a week, so to avoid additional puckering, cupping, and waving of the embroidered design, two layers are optimal.
2. Minimal Cost
Using two layers is a low cost solution to turn out an excellent looking product over time. Don’t just worry about what it looks like the first time it is finished. You want your customers to be happy six months or more down the road because the embroidery held up.
3. High Ticket Items
Normally, you charge more for these items, which are typically more profitable. You will exceed your customer’s expectations with a well turned out product, making them come back for more!
4. Performance Wear Materials
These products have several patterns and weaves within the fabric with extreme stretchability. You need to stabilize for all possibilities of movement in every direction.
5. Number Of Stitches
Consider your stitch count for a left chest design on stretchy/thin material. Think about using two layers if you have a stitch count over 8K - 12K stitches.
Additional Suggestions
1. When using two sheets of a performance backing (ActionBack™ and Pro Sports™), turn one at a 45 degree angle to maintain stability in a 360 degree radius.
2. Use a backing sandwich for extra thin material that doesn't have stretch (fishing shirts). Layer in the following order:
- One piece of ActionBack™or Pro Sports™
- One piece of Totally Stable™ 2085
- One piece of ActionBack™ at a 45 degree angle
3. Test it yourself by laundering (washing and drying) multiple times, so you know how it holds up and what your customer will see six months from now.
4. There is no right or wrong way. It is a personal choice.
Machine embroidery backing stabilizer - when do you use more than one layer?
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