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Stabilizers _ Backings _ Toppings _ Interfacing
Rule of Thumb #1  _  Cutaways provide better stability than tearaways.
Rule of Thumb #2  _  The more unstable the fabric, the heavier the backing should be.
Rule of Thumb #3  _  With light colored fabrics , the No Show Mesh is a must.
Rule of Thumb #4  _  To prevent scratching use soft backing or use fusible backing on back side  of embroidery.      
Rule of Thumb #5  -   Adhesive backed backings are a must for hard to hoop items.
 
Garment or Fabric Design Density Type Of Backing 
Knit T-Shirt or Golf Shirt Low stitch count, low density Medium Cutaway
Knit T-Shirt or Golf Shirt High stitch count, high density Heavy Cutaway
Knit T-Shirt or Golf Shirt All stitch counts Medium Cutaway
Knit T-Shirt or Golf Shirt All stitch counts No-Show Mesh
Light Color
Fleece Low stitch count, low density Medium Cutaway
Fleece High stitch count, high density Heavy Cutaway
Terrycloth Low stitch count, low density Medium Cutaway
Terrycloth High stitch count, high density Heavy Cutaway
Caps _ constructed front All stitch counts Heavy Tearaway
Caps _ unconstructed front All stitch counts Heavy Cutaway
Jackets _ stable material All stitch counts Medium Tearaway
Jackets _ unstable material All stitch counts Medium Cutaway
Towels All stitch counts Light Tearaway
Denim All stitch counts Medium Tearaway
Sweater All stitch counts Heavy Cutaway
All Fabrics Hard To Hoop Items  - Low stitch count, low density Medium Fusible
Adhesive Backed
Lace, appliqués, and emblems. Low stitch count, low density Soluble Backing
Terry cloth, fleece and other high pile fabrics Low stitch count, low density Soluble Topping