Cut-Away - Excellent for maximum stability, this soft cut-away backing is ideal for use on sweaters, sports style garments, or any job where backing material will come in contact with skin. Poly-Mesh - Designed for the extra stability needed on jersey, interlock and pique knit shirts. This backing material is also used for very intricate embroidery designs. Weblon - Similar to Poly-Mesh backing, but is con-structed of nylon rather than polyester. Use this guide to help determine which backing is best for your project. Aqua-Top - This water soluble biodegradable topping keeps stitches from sinking into terry knits and similar fabrics. Tear-Away - Tear easily in both directions and is perfect for use on stable fabrics such as, satin jackets, denim, bath towels and similar items. Tear-Away Waffle - Waffle is designed to tear away clean, with little residue, but is heavy enough to provide excellent stability. Tear-Away Adhesive - This stick on backing requires no heat and is perfect for small items and difficult to hoop fabrics. The adhesive will not damage needles. Press'n Hoop - Similar to Tear-Away Adhesive, but uses heat from an iron for application. SureStitch - Perfect for all types of embroidery. Features include even surfaces and a 2.0oz wash-away tear-away.