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Embroidery Backing Guide

Please use this guide as a suggestion on which backing works best for the types of garments and items listed below.

ITEMSUGGESTED BACKING       ITEMSUGGESTED BACKING
Aprons1525     1885       2020 High Density Stitches7730     7735
Baby Bibs1720     1885 Jackets (Satin)2020     7725
Bandannas1720     1885 Jackets (Nylon)1885     2020     7725
Black Leather Jackets1525B   9925B Jackets (Wool)9925
Black Sweats/T-Shirts1525B   9925B Leather/Suede/Vinyl1525     1885     2020
Blanket (Baby)6315 Scarf1720     7720
Blanket (Horse)2020     7725 Sheets, Cases (Percale)1720     7720
Blanket (Stadium)2020 Sheets, Cases (Satin)1720     7720
Blouses (Silk/Poly)6315 Shirts (Denim/Twill)1525     1720     2020
Caps (Canvas/Cotton)2020     2520       3020 Shirts (Linen)1720     1885
Caps (Knits)2020     2520       3020 Shirts (Oxford Cloth)1720     1885     2020
Children’s Sleepwear6315 Shirts (Turtleneck)9925
Coat Linings1885     2020 Shirts (Cotton/Nylon)1525     1720     2020
Double Knit7725 Sweater (Fine/Tight)7725
Dresses (Cotton)1720     2020 Swimsuit1720     2020
Duffel Bag (Cotton)1720     1885       2020 Table Cloth, Napkin1720     2020
Emblem (Heat Seal)6315 Tie (Knit)2020     7720     7725
Felt1885     2020 Tie (Silk)1720
Fleece Wear (7-9oz)2020     7725 Tote Bag1525     1720     1885
Fleece Wear (12oz)2020     7725 Towels (Bath & Golf)1720     2020
Golf Shirts (Interlock)2020     7725 T-Shirt (4oz)7720     7730
Golf Shirts (Light)2020     7725 T-Shirt (6oz)7720     7730
Golf Shirts (Loose)7725     9920 Umbrella1720     2020
Golf Shirts (Pique)2020     7730 Webbing/Belting1525     1720     2020