Luann, I did 3 backpacks last week and it was probably a little lighter than a Jansport, but close. I used double tearaway (just preventative I probably didn?t even need it) no topping. I put an double zig zag underlay to make the lettering sit up nicely on the nylon. They were ½ inch block with two lines. They turned out nicely and sewed like a trooper. I was lucky that my 15 cm hoop fit inside the pocket it needed to go on. Sometimes the biggest issue on bags will be finding the hoop that will fit the design and also fit in the confined space of a backpack pocket. Sometimes the zippers are in the way, etc. etc. Cheryl Rotter Team Sports Ink 5111 Grumann Dr. Ste #1B Carson City, NV 89706 775-884-3550 -----Original Message----- From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of image embriodery Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 12:57 PM To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [amayausers] Backpacks The back to school push has started! OUr kids don't go back for another 5 weeks but I find myself taking several phone calls for putting initials on backpacks. I had a customer drop off a "Jansport" backpack for me to embroider 2 inch initials on. "O G P"... Font style...Brody. Any suggestions for choice of backing and if a topping is needed would be greatly appreciated. The backpack is nylon. Thanks... LuAnn @ Image Embroidery Because Your "Image" Matters