KYS Embroidery Supplies
KYS Backing

Backing & Stabilizers
At KYS EMBROIDERY SUPPLIES we carry backing manufactured by QST- John Solomon.  They are the world leaders in embroidery backings.  All the products supplied by KYS are non-directional and very dense. These backings have no give or stretch when hooped. You will achieve a "skin" tight tension for improved registration of your designs. One piece of backing is all that is necessary in most applications. Do not fall into the pitfall of layering backing. Digitizing and poor registration problems are not solved with extra layers. Additionally, styles 633, 824 and 498 are specifically designed to be soft. This is beneficial if the embroidery will be in contact with the skin. Using the correct backing is the foundation of good embroidery. We would be pleased to send a sample packet containing the backing & stabilizer products.
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BACKING QUICK GUIDE

PIQUES, KNITS (T-SHIRTS AND POLO SHIRTS)

Low to medium stitch counts - use the 2-ounce soft cutaway style 824.

High and more dense stitch counts - use the 3 ounce soft cutaway style 498- most popular and most recommended!

The preferred backing for lightweight knit or a lightly colored knit is our cutaway 315, "no show mesh". This product can be used alone or with tearaway 678 or 633 to prevent any shadowing through of a heavier backing. It will improve the appearance while maintaining stability.

WOVEN SHIRTS AND JACKETS

Low to medium stitch counts - use the 2-ounce soft cutaway style 824.

High and more dense stitch counts - use the 3-ounce soft cutaway style 498- most popular and most recommended!

TERRY (ROBES), FLEECE, SWEATSHIRTS

Low to medium density small design - use the 2-ounce soft cutaway, style 824 or soft tearaway, style 633.

Full fronts and large designs - use the 3-ounce soft cutaway, style 498 or soft tearaway, style 633- both the 498 and 633 are excellent choices.

To prevent stitches from being buried in the fabric use 100 Solvy as a topical.

JACKETS

Stable nylons with lower stitch counts – use soft tearaway style 633.

Less stable nylon or higher stitch counts - use soft cutaway, 824 (2 ounce), 498 (3 ounce).

CAPS

2.5 ounce firm tearaway, style 611.

TOWELS

Medium to heavy stitch counts - use firm tearaway, style 678.

To prevent stitches from being buried into the fabric, use 100 Solvy as a topical treatment.
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TEARAWAY BACKING SPECIFICATIONS

611 - 2.5 OUNCE - CAP PANELS

  • Use on all caps and hats
  • Can hold 15,000 stitches!

633 - 1.8 OUNCE - SOFT MEDIUM

  • Our most popular tearaway
  • Soft to the touch and against the skin
  • Medium to high stitch counts

678 - 1.5 OUNCE - FIRM MEDIUM

  • Most general and all purpose tearaway available
  • Medium to high stitch counts
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CUTAWAY BACKING SPECIFICATIONS

498 - 3 OUNCE - SOFT HEAVY

  • Our most popular cutaway
  • Very soft and dense
  • Medium to high stitch counts
  • Left chest and full fronts, etc.

 824 - 2 OUNCE - SOFT MEDIUM

  • Soft cutaway for use on light to medium weight fabrics
  • Low to medium stitch counts

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SPECIALTY PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

100 SOLVY

  • Water soluble embroidery topping
  • Prevents threads from being buried into the fabric
  • Adds clarity to any design

D102 Washaway

  • Ideal product for lace work
  • Completely dissolves away when water is sprayed on it
  • Leaves no backing
  • Best for sheer fabrics
  • Small to medium stitch counts

315 - 1.5 OUNCE - NO SHOW MESH - CUTAWAY

  • Specifically designed to eliminate the shadow through effect of heavier backings on white or light shades
  • Can be used with one layer of tearaway for additional support and still eliminate the shadow through effect
  • Extremely soft against the skin
  • Perfect for sheer fabrics- translucent and soft

316 - 1.5 OUNCE - NO SHOW MESH - FUSIBLE CUTAWAY

  • Fusible version of the 315
  • Perfect product for use in place of adhesive sprays
  • Can be used to cover the back of the embroidery to eliminate metallic threads scratching the skin etc

617 - 1.5 OUNCE - WASHAWAY/ TEARAWAY

  • Backing will dissolve away in a normal washing machine cycle

336 - 1.8 OUNCE - HYDRO STICK - TEARAWAY

  • Replaces press and tear backings and adhesive sprays
  • No gummy residue on needles or machine parts
  • Environmentally safe
  • Use when garment is too small to hoop, with slippery fabric, or with irregular shapes
  • You can remoisten to reposition fabric
  • Avoids hooping ring on certain fabrics

PRESS & TEAR

  • Adhesive backing for slippery fabrics
  • For use in hoopless embroidery or clamp type frames
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KYS EMBROIDERY SUPPLIES
35 South River Lane West
Duxbury, MA 02332
Tel - 781.837.1184
Fax - 781.837.2281