This is particularly so if your operators do it by hand or by some semi-automatic system. Some frugal users purchase cases of 15x15-inch sheets and cut them down with a paper cutter to maximize their use. Be cautious in using materials not specifically designed as embroidery backing for embroidery backing. Many of these products are available because they are seconds. This means a mistake of some sort was made.
Some products have wild variations in weight.
Extreme shrinkage, particularly dryer shrinkage, and bleeding colors are just two of the problems that can arise. Puckering can occur when using an inappropriate material with too much stretch. The use of such poorly performing products is often a testimony to an operator's stamina. The cost per garment for backing of any type is very small. However, using the wrong backing can be expensive.