Caps and hats
Support suitable cap panels and hat fabrics while stitching lettering or motifs. Check compatibility with your cap frame and hooping method.
Embroidery backing · Tear-away embroidery backing
Support the stitching, then remove the excess.
Tear-away backing steadies suitable fabric during embroidery, then releases around the finished design. A practical choice for cap and hat embroidery where the material and stitch pattern suit temporary support.
Ready-cut 16cm × 16cm squares, available in white or black.
16cm × 16cmEach square
65 g/m²Backing weight
White or blackChoose your colour
Where it works best
Less backing to trim
Remove the surplus by hand after embroidery, holding the stitched area steady as you work towards it.
Build a reliable stitch-out
Test the backing with your actual design. A cap front, a soft hat and a dense logo may each need a different setup.
Product details
| Supplied | One pack in your selected colour |
|---|---|
| Type | Tear-away embroidery backing |
| Sheet size | 16cm × 16cm |
| Weight | 65 g/m² |
| Format | Pre-cut squares |
| Colours | White or black |
| Product code | White: 3060W-16x16 · Black: 3060B-16x16 |
Select your colour above. Each selection supplies one pack, not a mixed-colour set.
How to use it
- Place the backing beneath the embroidery area and secure it as required by your hoop or cap frame. Allow enough material to grip.
- Embroider a sample first, checking fabric stability, stitch coverage and layer count before continuing with the job.
- Hold the embroidery and gently tear excess backing towards the design. Remove multiple layers separately rather than pulling them away together.
Tear-away is not the same as wash-away: backing can remain inside the stitching. Choose cut-away where the finished embroidery needs ongoing support, particularly on stretch fabrics.
Good to know
Will it suit every cap frame?
Check the dimensions required by your specific frame and design before ordering. The backing must cover more than just the visible embroidery.
Can I substitute it for cut-away?
Not automatically. Fabric stability, stitch density and the support needed after laundering determine which backing is appropriate.
Choose the support for your next project
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