Cutaway Embroidery Backing | Heavy 3.0 oz | Black | 23″ Rolls
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When you have the toughest cutaway job possible on a dark garment — a dense, high-stitch-count jacket-back logo on heavy dark fleece, for example — this is the backing you need: 3.0 oz heavy weight for maximum permanent support, 23″ extra-wide format for large designs, and black color so the backing stays invisible. Overkill for everyday work, exactly right for premium dark jacket embroidery that needs to last through a decade of wear. Specialty stock — most shops keep only a small inventory and order more as needed.
Price range: $45.10 through $293.29
Description
Cutaway Backing — Heavy 3.0 oz — Black 23″ Roll
The heaviest support in the widest format for dark garments — everything maxed out.
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 Heavy Black Cutaway?
When you have the toughest cutaway job possible on a dark garment — a dense, high-stitch-count jacket-back logo on heavy dark fleece, for example — this is the backing you need: 3.0 oz heavy weight for maximum permanent support, 23″ extra-wide format for large designs, and black color so the backing stays invisible. Overkill for everyday work, exactly right for premium dark jacket embroidery that needs to last through a decade of wear. Specialty stock — most shops keep only a small inventory and order more as needed.
Best for these jobs:
- Dense jacket-back logos on heavy dark jackets
- Large embroidered designs on dark heavyweight fabrics
- High stitch count work on dark fleece and outerwear
- Corporate and team dark apparel with intricate dense designs
- Premium dark jacket programs where embroidery must last for years
- Any extra-wide, extra-heavy embroidery on dark garments
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 | 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 ← you are here | 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 — Heavy 3.0 oz — Black 23″ Roll
The heaviest support in the widest format for dark garments — everything maxed out.
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 Heavy Black Cutaway?
When you have the toughest cutaway job possible on a dark garment — a dense, high-stitch-count jacket-back logo on heavy dark fleece, for example — this is the backing you need: 3.0 oz heavy weight for maximum permanent support, 23″ extra-wide format for large designs, and black color so the backing stays invisible. Overkill for everyday work, exactly right for premium dark jacket embroidery that needs to last through a decade of wear. Specialty stock — most shops keep only a small inventory and order more as needed.
Best for these jobs:
- Dense jacket-back logos on heavy dark jackets
- Large embroidered designs on dark heavyweight fabrics
- High stitch count work on dark fleece and outerwear
- Corporate and team dark apparel with intricate dense designs
- Premium dark jacket programs where embroidery must last for years
- Any extra-wide, extra-heavy embroidery on dark garments
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 | 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 ← you are here | 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 Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
Documents & Specifications
Need a spec sheet or care guide for the Cutaway Backing — Heavy 3.0 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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