Brother International BES-100E BE-100 Workbook - English - Page 111

s Backings General guidelines: • Cutaways should be used on delicate and unstable fabrics. • Cutaways should also be used when stitch designs are highly intricate. • Tearaways are ideal for designs with a high percentage of satin stitches. • Tearaways are generally less bulky. • Tearaways are time-saving. Very Light Weight (oz/yd) 1.1 Cutaway Fabric/Garment/Comments Tightly woven, light, sheer, polyester organza Very Light Fine silks and some knits Adds crispness to designs and enhances block letters on knits; also good as an extra layer between knots and a tearaway to enhance details. Light 1.5 Light 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.3 Medium 2.4 2.5 3.0 Heavy Infant wear Backing must be formaldehyde-free and flame-retardant. T-shirts, golf shirts, lightweight sweats and stretchy lingerie Knit shirts Children's wear Sweats and Sweaters Medium Heavy Taken from Stitches Magazine Weight (oz/yd) .70 .88 1.3 1.5 1.6 1.89 2.0 3.0 Tearaway Fabric/Garment/Comments Children's wear Can also be used on lightweight knits (tees and golf shirts) if stitch density or coverage is light. Lightweight wovens, such as dress shirts, denim shirts, canton fleece Considered a general-purpose tearaway. Caps Sweatshirts Heavier wovens, such as canvas bags, nylon luggage, denim jackets, stadium blankets, towels, and some caps Can be used on medium to heavy sweats if stitch density and/or coverage is light. Spandex, Satin, other jackets Light to medium density Caps, towels, nylon windbreakers Caps with a sewn-in buckram stabilizer in the front panel do not need additional backing. 108