In rencent years, hot melt film has been widely used in computer embroidery patterning. Up to now, as a underlay when embroidering, it has basically taken the place of traditional nonwoven.

Advantages are as follows: no harmfulness to human body and enviroment, little remnants left on the cloth, nice look of embroidery, great improvement of production efficiency, and decrease of cost.

Disadvantages: should use peeling machines to peel it off; 3% of remnants left; and tough hand -feeling.