Marathon Thread Co. offers premium backings in both tear-away and cut-away,
from light to extra-heavy weights. They are available in different size rolls and die-cuts.
The most popular medium weight backings are also available in black.

We also offer specialty backings such as; Water Soluble, Heat Away, Flame Retardant, No Show Poly Mesh, Peel N Stick, Fusible Backings and many more!

Water Soluble comes in three different weights; light, medium, and heavy.

Light weight water soluble is generally used as a topping when embroidering knitwear and
terry cloth. It prevents the embroidery from sinking into fabric.

Medium weight can be used dually as a stabilizer or a topping. It is very versatile.

Heavy weight water soluble is used for stand alone designs, lace & crochet.

Heat Away comes is two different weights; light and heavy. Lightweight Heat Away is generally used as a topping to prevent the embroidery from sinking into the fabric. To be used on fabrics that cannot get wet, such as Wool, Velvet and Chenille. Heavyweight Heat Away is used as a stabilizer on the bottom of fabric that can withstand heat but cannot be washed.

Flame retardant is an excellent choice for children's wear.

No Show Poly Mesh is great for knitwear due to the transparency characteristics that eliminate the backing from showing through the garment.

Peel & Stick is a pressure sensitive backing which eliminates the need for spray adhesives.
Peel & Stick can also be used as a hooping aid.

Poly Mesh backing is used with a layer of either tear-away or cut-away backings
for support and design clarity. It is great for golf shirts.

Fusible backings eliminate the use of harmful spray adhesives, while keeping fabric in place to prevent design distortion.