LuAnn, Open your MelcoMart catalog to page 10 and 11 and it suggests which backing to use for each material. I stock white 1.5oz. tearaway and 2.0oz. cutaway and follow what the book says. I'm not fighting with you that backing is expensive because it is. Buy a larger roll and it is less money per square foot. From: "image embriodery" <imageembroidery@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2006 15:42:03 -0500 Hello all, I would like to know what your most commonly used choice of backing is for the basic fleece, polo, t-shirt, etc. I am currently using 2 pieces of 2 oz. cut away and I am very happy with the result. BUT..it is costly. Will the 2.2 oz. give me a result that is comparable? Any and all suggestions welcome! Thanks, LuAnn @ Image Embroidery Because Your "Image" Matters