Cap Backing | Heavy 3.0 oz | 250 Sheets – Tear Away Stabilizer for Finished Caps
Embroidery
Cap Backing 3.0 oz is a heavy tearaway backing cut to fit cap frames and recommended for all caps with low to medium stitch counts. It holds the cap fabric for clean, crisp embroidery and tears cleanly up to the stitch line. Sheets come 250 per pack, 3.75 x 8 to 4 x 20 inches.
Price range: $11.07 through $22.32
Description
Cap Backing
Cap Backing 3.0 oz is a heavy tearaway backing cut to fit cap frames and recommended for all caps with low to medium stitch counts. It holds the cap fabric for clean, crisp embroidery and tears cleanly up to the stitch line. Sheets come 250 per pack, 3.75 x 8 to 4 x 20 inches.
What it is for
Key facts
Recommended for all caps with low to medium stitch counts. It tears cleanly and precisely, right up to the stitch line.
Cap backing is typically a 3.0 oz tearaway, which gives a smooth surface for the hook and bobbin.
A longer piece of backing that covers about two-thirds of the cap can make hooping easier.
How to use it
- 1Steam the cap front before hooping to soften the center seam so it sits flat in the frame.
- 2Place the backing in the cap frame behind the front panels, then hoop the cap with the clips. Unstructured caps shift during sewing, so use backing and clips on them.
- 3For hard-to-hoop caps, use two pieces of cap backing for extra stability.
- 4Use a cap-digitized design that sews from the center out and from the bottom up to prevent flagging.
- 5Use a sharp-point needle for woven caps. If needles or thread break, try a #80/12 standard-eye or titanium needle.
- 6After sewing, tear the backing away from the stitches. It tears cleanly right up to the stitch line.
How it compares
| Product | Type | Weight | Goes | Removal | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Backing 3.5 oz | Tearaway | 3.5 oz | Under (in cap frame) | Tear away | Any stitch count, structured or unstructured caps |
| Cap Backing 3.0 oz | Tearaway | 3.0 oz | Under (in cap frame) | Tear away | Low to medium stitch counts on caps |
| Peel ‘N Stick | Adhesive tearaway | 2.5 oz | Under, item stuck on top | Tear away | Hard-to-hoop items, velvet, vinyl, leather |
| Tear ‘N Wash | Tearaway / washaway | 2.0 oz | Under | Tear, rest washes out | Towels, blankets, robes where backing shouldn’t show |
| Water Soluble Topping | Clear film | 1.1 oz | On top | Tear, then water or steam | Towels, fleece, velour, velvet, corduroy, pique |
| 3D Foam 2mm / 3mm | Puff foam | 2 mm / 3 mm | On top | Tear, pick, heat gun | Raised lettering on caps |
Good to know
This line covers cutaway, tearaway, washaway, cap backing, specialty backings and toppings.
Keep both cutaway and tearaway on hand. Tearaway is often combined with cutaway for extra support, and woven fabrics are usually sturdy enough for tearaway alone.
Choose stabilizer weight by both the fabric type and the size of the design.
Washaway backing dissolves in warm water with light agitation and is used where the back of the embroidery is visible, such as freestanding lace, cutwork, napkins and delicate fabrics.
Sizes & part numbers
Search our site or ask us by part number — it is the fastest way to reorder exactly what you ran last time.
| Option | Part # |
|---|---|
| 4.5″ X 8″ SQUARES | B830408 |
| 3.75″ X 8″ SQUARES | Call for part # |
| 4″ X 8″ SQUARES | Call for part # |
| 4″ X 11″ SQUARES | Call for part # |
| 4″ X 20″ SQUARES | Call for part # |
Complete your embroidery setup
Exquisite polyester thread
280+ colors in 1,000m spools and production 5,000m cones. Shop thread
DBxK5 needles
Sharp, ball point and extra-light ball point chrome needles. Shop needles
Prewound bobbins
Steady Stitch Style L and Style M bobbins. Shop bobbins
Backing & topping
Cutaway, tearaway, cap backing, water-soluble topping and foam. Shop backing
Questions about Cap Backing?
Tell us the garment, the design and your machine and we will tell you exactly what to run. Same-day shipping on orders before 3:30 PM CT from San Antonio, TX.
Technical Specifications
Cap Backing — technical specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3.0 oz (heavy weight) |
| Type | Tearaway cap backing |
| Pack | 250 sheets |
| Sizes | 3.75″ x 8″, 4″ x 8″, 4″ x 11″, 4″ x 20″, 4.5″ x 8″ |
| Part numbers | B830408 |
Specifications are typical values from the manufacturer and distributor. Questions? Call (512) 454-0505.
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
Cap backing is a consumable embroidery supply — no formal SDS is typically required for shipping or handling (it’s a non-woven polyester/cellulose blend). For questions about compatibility, format selection, or volume ordering, the fastest way to reach us is Tidio chat (the widget on this page), or email [email protected].
- Needle recommendations: Use 75/11 or 80/12 sharp-point or titanium needles for finished caps
- Compatible machines: Tajima, Brother, Baby Lock, Melco, Toyota, Ricoma, SWF, Happy, Barudan, Janome MB
- Max sewing area: ~2″ tall × 4-5″ wide for most cap hoop systems
- Digitizing direction: Center-out, bottom-up to prevent flagging
- 3D puff embroidery: Use the 3.5 oz Extra Heavy for best support
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Do I need backing on a structured cap?
Most shops back every cap. Some skip it on front placements of structured caps, but backing also keeps the center seam from dragging on the needle plate. Unstructured caps and side placements need it.
What’s the difference between structured and unstructured caps?
A structured cap has a stiff fabric called buckram inside the two front panels. An unstructured cap does not.
Can I use lightweight tearaway on caps?
It’s not recommended. Lightweight tearaway is too weak for caps. Cap backing is typically a 3.0 oz tearaway.
What backing goes on the side or back of a cap?
Sides have no buckram, so use one piece of cap backing on twill and mesh caps and at least two pieces (or a cutaway) on Flexfit and stretch caps. Use cutaway for back placements.
Why do my cap designs flag or shift?
Flagging happens when the fabric bounces off the needle plate. Sewing from the center out and bottom up, with underlay, helps prevent it.
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