Depending on the fabric type, a Strong Tack variety cutting mat is recommended. When using the Rotary Blade, no special interfacing or backing is required to cut the fabric material.

Using another model Silhouette cutting machine with a fabric stabilizer, such as Silhouette Fabric Stabilizer Using a Cameo 4 series cutting model with the Rotary Blade You may cut select fabrics (depending on material thickness) in one of the following two ways: Some specific materials frequently asked about are listed below for further reference. Testing can be performed on special material types to find whether or not they can be cut successfully by using the Test Cut feature.

On the other side of the spectrum, certain fibrous materials (such as select handmade papers) may not be held together densely enough for successful cutting. Certain materials that have abrasive natures (such as thicker chipboard or sandpaper) may also impair the blade or dull it very quickly. Certain materials that are overly dense (such as thin metals or acetate, for example) may not be able to be cut well or at all and can impair the blade. However, there is still a limitation depending on the material type's density and make up. Other tools sold separately offer longer lengths of up to 3 mm. The Cameo 4 series also includes a blade that can extend to approximately 1 mm in depth when using the standard blade. The first tool chamber has a cutting force of 210 gf while the second tool chamber accommodates a cutting force of up to 5,000 gf that is compatible with additional tools sold separately. The Silhouette Cameo 4 series offer two different tool chambers that have different cutting force capabilities.

Other blades and tools are also available allowing you to cut select materials up to 2 mm in depth. The Silhouette Portrait 1 - 3, Cameo 1 - 3, and Curio models have a cutting force of 210 gf and include a blade that can extend to approximately 1 mm in depth when using the standard blade. They will also cut a variety of other specialty materials, many of which can be found from Silhouette in our Shop section. Silhouette cutting machines are designed to cut a variety of materials including vinyl, paper, specialty patterned papers, cardstock, vellum, iron-on heat transfer material, fabric (when using our Interfacing products) and sticker paper among other materials.

Cutter vinyl material