The wide backs are (should be) the same quality as the regular bolts as they come from the same manufacturers. Not only do I use them for piecing but I buy "short cuts" to use for sashing and boarders so I don't have to piece long lengths. Often the short cuts are marked down because they aren't big enough to back a quilt so you can get them a lot cheaper. One last point, 1 yard of 108" backing is about the same as 2 1/2 yards of standard widths, so a backing that costs about $15 is equivalent to $6 a yard. Not a bad deal IMO.