[hartfielmom]

We have been having trouble embroidering on stretchy black quick dry shirts and we had a customer bring in a shirt from a competitor with a thick black mesh backing.

Does anyone know where can I get this type of backing?

 

[FatKat Printz]

gunold.. has a great selection of backing..Gunold USA

 

[ptmoore]

I would also recommend Floriani for backings that
you are looking for. They have an excellent selection and they provide information on each type of stabilier. Good luck

 

[JAF]

I purchase my mesh backing from 5T's Embroidery Supply & S.M. Crystal, both are in NYS. Look for a supplier that close to you that also carries the thread that you like to use. So you can save on shipping.

 

[hartfielmom]

I was actually looking for the type of backing. It was very thick and there was no puckering on the stretchy fabric. The customer wants us to add embroidery on the shirt and I want to do as good a job as our competitor.

 

[ikkuh]

Maybe you can put a photo here?

 

[SunEmbroidery]

The thickness of the backing can be relative but I don't know that I would ever want to use thick backing because then you'll have "bullet proof" embroidery. You may need to lessen your stitch count.

 

[bungy]

The thickness of the backing can be relative but I don't know that I would ever want to use thick backing because then you'll have "bullet proof" embroidery. You may need to lessen your stitch count.

Bullet proof embroidery is more a product of stitch density, rather than backing.
Although, if you put 4 or 5 layers of heavy cutaway behind a shirt it will be quite thick and firm, but after a few washes it will start to soften up (but still be thick)
Most backings will soften a bit each time they are washed.

For sports fabrics, I have two ways of backing the material..just depends on the fabric.
I use either 2 layers of cutaway with a layer of solvy on top or 1 layer cutaway and 1 layer tearaway on back with layer of solvy on top.

However, if you can find the mesh backing, I would use that, it appears to be working for that material.

 

[dunedinbob]

I use a heat and tear on the stretchey stuff. Fuse it on, sew and once sewn, heat it again and tear it off.

 

[LUV DEM TIGERS]

On a stretchy material like the moisture wicking stuff, I use a iron on fusible and a no-show mesh. Floriani Commercial