Stabilizer Applications

We offer a wide range of high-performance stabilizers in popular pre-cut and roll sizes for maximum efficiency and productivity.  Many of our primary Cut & Tear- Away products are available in white and black and are used in commercial embroidery facilities worldwide.  Our stabilizer program should satisfy the needs for just about any embroidery project.  Our pre-cut sizes are converted to work in conjunction with many of the most popular logo sizes. For cost-conscious customers, we have a thorough selection of various roll sizes.

 

There are numerous factors to consider when selecting the proper stabilizer:  design stability, fabric stretch & type, and washability. The backing selected for any application must be stable enough to prevent movement during the embroidery process. Having hooping experience and skill play a major role in the quality and appearance of the embroidered piece.

 

Cut Away Products and Densities

Cut Away stabilizers are used to provide a stable foundation for delicate and stretchy fabrics.

Soft Cut - 2.5 & 3.5oz - Designed for medium and high stitch-count designs & logos with minimal stretch.

Classic Grid & Classic Grid+ - 2.5 & 3.3oz - Contains a woven core that provides excellent strength and is extremely soft to the touch.

Economy - 3oz - 100% polyester nonwoven offering maximum stability.
Clear Stitch- 1.5oz - 100% nylon, also called poly mesh (no show). 1 piece offers no-show results, strong, sheer, and translucent.

Pro Fit - 2oz - Dri-Fit, Moisture-Wicking, 100% Polyproylene. Minimizes puckering and rippling on stretchy garments. Light, yet stable.


Tear Away Products and Densities

Tear Away stabilizers provide support and prevent fabric from moving, stretching, and disorting while stitching.

Rapid Tear - 1.3 & 2.2oz - A smooth, pliable, and firm tear away product designed for low-stretch and stable fabrics.
Tear Stitch - 1.5, 1.8, & 2oz - Provides good stability and tears cleanly in all directions. 
Tear Stitch Soft - 1.8oz - Ideal for children's clothing or other projects where a soft & delicate feel is preferred.
Easy Rip - 1.75oz - A pop away, 100% perforated polypropylene. It literally "pops away" without putting extra pressure on he fabric or design.
Hat Stitch - 3oz - Provides stability while enhancing the overall clarity in lettering and design work.


Specialty and Complimentary Stabilizers

Peel-N-Stick - Designed for hard to hoop areas.
Puffy Foam 3D - A unique foam that helps produce raised 3-D embroidered letters and designs.
Cover-A-Stitch - Covers stitches on the inside of the garment in order to prevent skin irritation.
Thermal Clear - A film that dissolves when heated by a hot and dry iron. Works well with satin, silk, etc. 
Fusibles - Primarily used on light-weight knits and woven fabric. An iron or heat-press will provide a permanent bond on the fabric surface. 
Soft & Stable - Long-lasting stability and body that is ideal for purses, bags, and totes.
Tear-N-Wash - After washing, the stabilizer remnants break apart and wash away leaving "soft" embroidery, while making sure the stitches remain fully locked. 


Embroidery Toppings

Badgemaster - Heavy Water-Soluble Film
Solvy - Light Water-Soluble Film
Vilene - Dissolvable Stabilizer
Vilene Tacky - Water-Soluble with pressure sensitive coating


Stabilizer Application Chart

The table below is only a reference guide that may be useful for certain embroidering projects.  The chart below was primarily created from customer recommendations and suggestions.    

Embroidered Product

Recommended Stabilizer

Aprons

Tear Away

Baby Bibs

Tear Away

Bandanas

Tear Away

Baby Blankets

Tear Away

Horse Blanket

Cut Away

Stadium Blanket

Tear Away

Silk & Polyester Blouses

Tear Away, Clear-Stitch

Baseball Caps

Hat-Stitch

Knitted Caps

Cut Away, heavy Tear Away

Children’s Sleepwear

Tear Away

Coat Linings

Light Tear Away

Dog Collars

Peel N Stick

Double Knit

Cut Away

Cotton Dress

Tear Away, Clear-Stitch

Poly or Cotton Duffle Bag

Light Tear Away

Felt

Tear Away

Light fleece wear

Cut Away

Medium fleece wear

Cut Away

Heavy Fleece wear

Heavy Cut Away

Golf Shirts Oxford

Cut Away, Heavy Tear Away

Golf Shirts (Light)

Pro-Fit 2.0, Cut Away, Clear-Stitch

Golf Shirts (Pique Cotton)

Cut Away, Heavy Tear Away

High-Density Embroidery Designs

Cut Away, Hat-Stitch

Satin Baseball Jacket

Cut Away

Light Jackets – Windbreaker Nylon

Cut Away, Light Tear Away

Varsity Jackets (Wool)

Cut Away

Karate Belts

Tear Away, Peel N Stick

Leather/Suede/Vinyl

Tear Away

Scarf

Tear Away

Pillowcases – Sheets

Tear Away

Shirts (Collars/Cuffs)

Clear-Stitch

Shirts (Denim/Twill)

Light Cut Away, Medium Tear Away

Shirts (Linen/Oxford)

Tear Away

Shirts (Bicycle)

Tear Away, Peel N Stick

Shorts (Cotton / Nylon)

Medium Tear Away, Light Cut Away

Socks

Tear Away, Peel N Stick

Fine/Tight Sweaters

Cut Away

Swimsuits

Peel N Stick, Cut Away, Pro-Fit 2.0

Tablecloths/Napkins/Placemats

Tear Away

Tie (knit)

Cut Away

Tie (Silk)

Tear Away

Tote Bag

Tear Away

Towels

Tear Away

Tee-Shirts – Medium

Cut Away, Tear Away

Tee-Shirts – Heavy

Cut Away

Umbrella

Tear Away, Peel N Stick

Webbing / Belting

Tear Away