Hi Luann- we use 3 oz. cutaway on the back-it is softer than tear away. also a layer of solvy on the front-holds the lettering better for detail. I also think the solvy tends to let the needles 'slide' easier-we notice a lot less thread or bobbin breaks. I think our MT is 8 on most of the sweats-7 on the 6 oz., 10 on the premium 11+ oz-the real 'high loft' sweater jackets. Roland From: "image embriodery" <imageembroidery@xxxxxxxxxx> Reply-To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 10:11:19 -0500 To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [amayausers] backing question Good mroning all! Quick question. I just finished doing set up on a design for a sweatshirt front. Finished size is 8 x 9 inches. Mostly text...1/2 inch tall Athlethic Flair. Two states...Solid fills about 2 inches high. What would anyone suggest for backing? Cut away or tear away? Thanks.. LuAnn @ Image Embroidery Because Your "Image" Matters