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A: Tackle Twill is a generic name for the fabric lettering used to decorate athletic jerseys. Originally used for football, it is a very tough, durable material now used on all sports and cheerleading uniforms. Our registered version of it is called Sports Twill. Uncoated products are exclusive to Sports Felt and Sports Twill because some customers may have their own adhesive systems or sprays (or they want to keep the applique as thin as possible), while Metallic Twill is available only as an adhesive-backed product. Sold in 1 yard increments up to 50 yards. Available in widths of 51″ only.

A: Yes, the edges must be sewn to prevent fraying. Uncoated Sports Twill does not have an adhesive backing. As such, it cannot be heat-pressed and must be sewn onto the garment instead. Depending on how clean it cuts, it can be overlayed with non-fraying material like HTV Sports Film, HTV Sports Flock or HTV Sports Glitter. NOTE: If you’re looking for No-Sew Tackle Twill, please consider the Permanent Sports Twill or PSA Permanent Sports Twill instead.

A: It has been tested up to 50 wash and dry cycles in a home laundry environment without fraying, cracking or peeling.

A: A 60° blade works best for cutting Tackle Twill. On some machines it’s called the “thick” blade.

A: Tabletop plotters aren’t 51″ wide, so the material will need to be cut down first. However, once properly sized, this fabric cuts clean on all desktop cutters including Cricut and Silhouette Cameo.. Additionally, ALL forms of cutting work — laser, plotter, flat-bed plotter, die cutting and shearing.

A: UNCOATED Sports Twill means “No adhesive backing. Just the fabric.” In its uncoated state, it is somewhat flimsy and tends to fray when cut. For this reason, we offer adhesive-backed versions which include stabilizers so that it’s easier to cut and handle. Our adhesive-backed versions are called Polyback, Pressure Sensitive PSA, Permanent and PSA Permanent.

A: Yes. The poly-backed Sports Twill works perfectly for embroidering patches.