That which is behind, and forms the back of, anything, usually giving strength or stability.
The back or bottom layer of quilt.
Materials comprising the back of the carpet, as opposed to the carpet pile or face. For Fusion Bonded Carpets: Backing material for fusion-bonded carpet is a system of layered vinyl or plastic compound and fiberglass scrim for dimensional stability. For Tufted Carpets: Primary back—In tufting, a woven or nonwoven fabric in which the pile yarn is inserted by the tufting needles. Usually woven or nonwoven polypropylene or woven jute for carpet and often cotton duck for scatter rugs. Secondary back—Fabric laminated to the back of carpet to reinforce and increase dimensional stability. Usually woven or nonwoven polypropylene. For Woven Carpets: Backings of woven carpets are the "construction yarns" comprising chain warp, stuffer warp, and shot or fill, which are interwoven with the face yarn during carpet fabric formation.
the piece of cloth that forms the underside of a quilt
This refers to the bottom layer of the quilt. It is usually made up of a single piece of fabric in small quilts or pieced together sections of one fabric for large quilts. Many quilters will also piece designs on their backings.
The fabric that makes up the backside of the carpet.
Reinforcement on the back of the bow.
Typically non-woven material (sometimes referred to by brand name 'Pellon') applied beneath material being sewn to increase fabric stability and support stitches. Available in both tear-away and cut-away styles of various weights, backing is generally hooped with the substrate or otherwise positioned between substrate and embroidery machine throat plate prior to stitching.
The backing is the lining of the quilt. These should be pieced vertically if possible, and be sure to cut the backing at least two inches larger on each side for ease of quilting.
Materials comprising the back, or underside, of a carpet. See also primary backing, secondary backing.
Material added to the back of the carpet to give it stability and durability.
Material used to reinforce the reverse side of material, particularly carpet and drapery material
A material or coating on the back of a textile that is used to stabilize the weave, reducing fraying, raveling or slippage.
Fabric that is used on the back of a quilt. In general, the backing needs to be four inches larger on all sides than the quilt top.
A piece of cloth forming the underside of a quilt. May be several pieces seamed together.
A woven material which is placed behind the substrate being embroidered to give it more support.
the bottom or back layer of a quilt, usually a plain unadorned fabric that has been pieced to the width of the quilt.
Materials such as yarn or fabric that are used on the underside of the carpet or rug. The style of backing depends on the style of rug that is being woven, knotted or tufted.
Woven or nonwoven material used underneath the item or fabric being embroidered to provide support and stability. Can be hooped with the item or placed between the machine throat plate and the hooped garment. Available in various wights and in two basic types: cutaway adn tearaway.
The fabric used as the bottom layer of the quilt Sandwich.
The reinforcing material bonded to the front surface of the bow; this is usually fiberglass on modern laminated bows.
Fabrics and yarns that make up the back of the carpet as opposed to the carpet pile or face. In tufted carpet: Primary backing - A woven or nonwoven fabric in which the yarn is inserted by the tufting needles. Secondary backing - Fabric laminated to the back of the carpet to reinforce and increase dimensional stability.
A fabric, paper or synthetic material to which wallcoverings are laminated for strength and support.
Woven or non-woven material used underneath the item or fabric being embroidered to provide support and stability for the needle penetration. Best used when hooped with the garment, but also can be placed between the item to be embroidered and the needle plate on flat bed machines. Available in many styles and weights with two basic types (Cutaway and Tearaway).
A piece of fabric laminated to leather or other fabric to make the leather or shoe fabric stronger and firmer.
The supporting thread or fabric looped construction used in fleece.
The fabric on the wrong side of your finished quilt.
The fabric and yarns that make up the side of the carpet that lays next to the floor. In tufted carpets there are two types of backing. Primary backing a woven or nonwoven fabric through which the yarn is inserted by the tufting needles. Secondary backing Fabric that is laminated to the back of the carpet to reinforce it.
Latex like substance spread on upholstery fabric's wrong side to help keep the weave intact. Usually, the thicker the backing, the less expensive the fabric.
Material used underneath the item to be embroidered to provide stability and support for the needle penetration. Best performance given when hooped with the item, but also can be placed between the item to be embroidered and the needle plate on flat bed machines. Available in many styles and weights most commonly referred to as cutaway or tearaway.
Stiff fabric used to give shape and form to items like caps, belts, etc. also used to stabilize embroidery, edges. Constructed: Crown of a cap has Buckram to give the cap shape even when it is not being worn.
Cloth or other material used to stabilize fabric and give it body to support embroidery. Two types of backing are tear away and cut away, with different levels of stability.
The back fabric of a quilt in the 3 layers: top, batting, backing.
A woven or non-woven support material added to the back of the fabric being embroidered. Backing can be hooped with the item or placed between the machine throat plate and the hooped item. It comes in various weights in three types - tear-away, cut-away, and wash-away.