Cutaway Embroidery Backing | Medium 2.5 oz | Black | 23″ Rolls
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The 23″ wide black cutaway roll exists for one specific use case: jacket-back embroidery and large designs on dark garments. Standard 20″ rolls are wide enough for most embroidery, but jacket-back logos, large team-name designs, and oversized monograms benefit from the extra 3 inches of width. The medium 2.5 oz weight handles most jacket-back designs (lighter than the 3.0 oz heavy version, more flexible for comfort), and the black color keeps the backing invisible through dark fabrics. Most shops run a 20″ white roll as their daily driver and add a 23″ black roll for specialty jacket-back work.
Price range: $37.20 through $254.17
Description
Cutaway Backing — Medium 2.5 oz — Black 23″ Roll
Extra-wide 23″ black cutaway roll — for jacket backs and large designs on dark colors.
What Is Cutaway Backing — And Why Does It Matter?
Cutaway backing is a permanent embroidery stabilizer that stays in the garment after stitching is complete. Unlike tear-away backing (which is removed entirely after embroidery), cutaway is cut close to the design with scissors or a backing trimmer, leaving a small border behind the stitches to provide ongoing support for the life of the garment.
You need cutaway (not tear-away) when:
- The fabric stretches — knits, polos, performance wear, jerseys
- The design has a high stitch count — dense fills, large logos, jacket-back designs
- The garment will be washed many times — the permanent support keeps the design crisp
- The fabric is unstable — sweater knits, loose weaves, stretch blends
- You want premium long-lasting embroidery on garments meant to last for years
For light embroidery on stable woven fabrics (twill caps, denim, canvas), tear-away backing may be a better choice. For cap embroidery specifically, see our cap backing lineup.
🔒 Permanent Reinforcement
Stays in the garment after stitching — provides ongoing support that prevents your embroidery from sagging, puckering, or distorting over time, even after many wash cycles.
💪 Maximum Stitch Stability
Holds the fabric perfectly still during stitching — eliminates the shifting and distortion that ruins embroidery on stretch fabrics and high-stitch-count designs.
✂️ Easy Cutting & Trimming
Cuts cleanly with embroidery scissors or a backing trimmer. Leave a 1/8″ to 1/4″ border around your design for a clean finish that won’t fray or unravel.
🏭 Commercial Machine Ready
Works with all major commercial embroidery machines — Tajima, Brother, Baby Lock, Melco, Barudan, Ricoma, SWF, Happy, Janome MB, and more.
Why Choose This Medium Black Cutaway?
The 23″ wide black cutaway roll exists for one specific use case: jacket-back embroidery and large designs on dark garments. Standard 20″ rolls are wide enough for most embroidery, but jacket-back logos, large team-name designs, and oversized monograms benefit from the extra 3 inches of width. The medium 2.5 oz weight handles most jacket-back designs (lighter than the 3.0 oz heavy version, more flexible for comfort), and the black color keeps the backing invisible through dark fabrics. Most shops run a 20″ white roll as their daily driver and add a 23″ black roll for specialty jacket-back work.
Best for these jobs:
- Dark jacket-back logos at scale
- Large dark garment embroidery (over 20″ wide)
- Custom-size hooping for oversized dark embroidery
- High-volume dark uniform jacket production
- Sport team and corporate dark jacket programs
- Any production needing wider-than-20″ black backing
Available Lengths
Choose your roll length at checkout. All variants ship from the same product — longer rolls give the best cost per yard.
| Length Option |
|---|
| 23″ × 25 yards |
| 23″ × 50 yards |
| 23″ × 100 yards |
| 23″ × 200 yards |
How to Use Cutaway Backing
Compare All 14 Cutaway Backings
Different cutaway weights and formats are right for different jobs. Use this table to pick the cutaway that matches your fabric, design, and production volume:
| Product | Weight | Color | Format | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No-Show Cutaway — 1.5 oz Perforated Rolls | 1.5 oz No-Show | Beige/Translucent | Perforated Roll | Light/sheer fabrics where any visible backing would be unacceptable — fashion goods, fine knits |
| Cutaway Backing — Light 2.0 oz — White Sheets | 2.0 oz Light | White | Sheets | Light knits, performance fabrics, fine designs where bulk would be excessive |
| Cutaway Backing — Light 2.0 oz — White 20″ Roll | 2.0 oz Light | White | 20″ Roll | High-volume light-knit embroidery — custom sizing without bulk |
| Cutaway Backing — Medium 2.5 oz — White Sheets | 2.5 oz Medium | White | Sheets | The everyday production standard — polos, t-shirts, sweatshirts, most embroidery jobs |
| Cutaway Backing — Medium 2.5 oz — White 20″ Roll | 2.5 oz Medium | White | 20″ Roll | The single most popular cutaway in our lineup — workhorse weight in roll format |
| Cutaway Backing — Medium 2.5 oz — Black Sheets | 2.5 oz Medium | Black | Sheets | Production embroidery on dark/black garments — the workhorse weight, invisible backing |
| Cutaway Backing — Medium 2.5 oz — Black 23″ Roll ← you are here | 2.5 oz Medium | Black | 23″ Roll | Extra-wide dark embroidery — jacket backs and large designs on dark colors |
| Cutaway Backing — Heavy 3.0 oz — White Sheets | 3.0 oz Heavy | White | Sheets | Heavyweight & stretchy fabrics — fleece, jackets, knits, outerwear |
| Cutaway Backing — Heavy 3.0 oz — White 20″ Roll | 3.0 oz Heavy | White | 20″ Roll | High-volume production needing custom-size cutting — heaviest weight for biggest jobs |
| Cutaway Backing — Heavy 3.0 oz — Black Sheets | 3.0 oz Heavy | Black | Sheets | Heavy embroidery on dark/black garments where white backing would show through |
| Cutaway Backing — Heavy 3.0 oz — Black 23″ Roll | 3.0 oz Heavy | Black | 23″ Roll | The biggest, heaviest embroidery jobs on dark garments — maximum support, extra width |
| PolyPro Performance Cutaway — White Sheets | Performance PolyPro | White | Sheets | Performance and athletic fabrics — anti-puckering, dimensionally stable polyester construction |
| PolyPro Performance Cutaway — Black Sheets | Performance PolyPro | Black | Sheets | Dark performance and athletic fabrics — anti-puckering, invisible black backing |
| Stabil Sport Cutaway — 250 Sheets | Stabil Sport | White | Sheets | Sport apparel and athletic wear — purpose-built specialty stabilizer for sports goods |
Compatible With All Major Commercial Machines
Works with every commercial embroidery machine that uses a standard hooping system. We carry products for many of the top brands in the embroidery industry:
Complete Your Embroidery Setup
Cutaway backing is one piece of a complete embroidery setup. Stock the rest from one vendor:
Why Order from River City Supply?
Technical Specifications
Cutaway Backing — Medium 2.5 oz — Black 23″ Roll — Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cutaway Backing — Medium 2.5 oz — Black 23″ Roll |
| Product Code | B41723 |
| Backing Type | Cutaway stabilizer — permanent (stays in garment) |
| Weight | 2.5 oz (Medium) |
| Color | Black |
| Format | 23″ Wide Continuous Roll |
| Pack/Length Options | 23″ × 25 yards, 23″ × 50 yards, 23″ × 100 yards, 23″ × 200 yards |
| Removal Method | Cut around the design with embroidery scissors — leave 1/8″ to 1/4″ border |
| Permanence | Permanent — remains in garment after embroidery |
| Fabric Compatibility | Extra-wide dark embroidery — jacket backs and large designs on dark colors |
| Hoop Compatibility | All commercial embroidery hoop systems |
| Machine Compatibility | Tajima, Brother, Baby Lock, Melco, Barudan, Ricoma, SWF, Happy, Janome MB, Toyota, and other commercial systems |
| Recommended Needle | 75/11 or 80/12 sharp point or ball point depending on fabric |
| Recommended Thread | 40 wt polyester or rayon embroidery thread |
| Care | Wash garment normally — cutaway backing washes without shrinkage |
| Storage | Store flat or rolled, away from humidity and direct sunlight |
| Country of Origin | Imported |
Properties are typical values. Confirm critical specifications with our team for demanding applications.
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
Documents & Specifications
Need a spec sheet or care guide for the Cutaway Backing — Medium 2.5 oz — Black 23″ Roll? Request the current documentation and we’ll send the latest revision for your records.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between cutaway and tear-away backing?
Why use black cutaway instead of white?
What size sheet (or length roll) should I buy?
Will it really stay in the garment after washing?
How do I cut it cleanly without damaging the design?
Can I use this with spray adhesive?
Will this work on my embroidery machine?
How many sheets/yards will I use per garment?
What needle and thread should I use with cutaway?
How should I store unused cutaway backing?
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