Emblibrary has a free tutorial on stabilisers. Cut away stays better after laundering.

Cut away helps knits hold its shape. Yes, I agree with mops Embroidery Library has great information on this topic.

Cut away is a little heavier than the tear away giving the design more stability, especially knits or things that will b washed frequently. I prefer it to tear away. *

I use cut away more than tear away, i do not get as much pulling around the design. if it is only a light design like red work tear away hooped with the fabric and slice a light tear away under before beging to embroider. but that is just me. Embroidery library has lots of good ideas

thanks for the ideas. It is all confusing so many to pick from

Boy--made me think--I'm going to try cutaway.