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  HoopMaster Rim on the Fixture  
  The raised rim on the fixture recesses the hoop ring at the correct depth every time. This holds the garment taut while being embroidered. If you do not recess the hoop ring, you can have more bird nesting problems and the hoop ring can more easily fall off while in the machine.
HoopMaster Rim On The Fixture