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Embroidery Backing

Embroidery backing (also called stabilizer) is a material placed behind the fabric you're embroidering to provide support and stability during stitching. It helps keep the fabric from stretching, puckering, or shifting, which results in cleaner, more professional-looking embroidery.
Embroidery puff foam—often just called puff foam—is a type of material used to create 3D or raised embroidery designs, commonly seen on caps, jackets, and other items where you want a bold, dimensional look.
There are several types of embroidery backing, and the best one depends on the fabric and design you're working with:

Cut-Away Backing                        Tear-Away Backing                  Wash-Away Backing

  Sturdy and permanent.                   Temporary.                                    Dissolves in water.

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  • Embroidery Cut Away 1.9oz 16"x22" (100 Pack) White

    $34.13

    This soft embroidery cut-away backing is ideal for ordinary use and is excellent for jobs where backing will come into contact with skin. Color: Wh...

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    $34.13

  • Embroidery Cut Away 1.9oz 7" x 7" (500 Pack) White

    $29.19

    This soft embroidery cut-away backing is ideal for ordinary use and is excellent for jobs where backing will come into contact with skin. Color: Wh...

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    $29.19

  • Embroidery Tear Away 1.5oz 23" x 100 Yard Roll (Black)

    $76.81

    This "bi-directional" (tears in both directions) embroidery tear-away is ideal for stable fabric. Color: BlackEmbroidery tear away refers to a type...

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    $76.81

  • Embroidery PSA Tear Away 1.8oz 8" x 25yd Roll (White)

    $26.39

    This "bi-directional" (tears in both directions) embroidery tear-away is ideal for stable fabric. Color: WhiteEmbroidery tear away refers to a type...

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    $26.39

  • Embroidery Tear Away 1.75oz 7.5" x 7.5" (250 Pack) White

    $21.36

    Soft tear-away "waffle tear" Color: WhiteEmbroidery tear away refers to a type of stabilizer used in machine embroidery. Stabilizers are essential ...

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    $21.36

  • Embroidery Cut Away 3.0oz 8.5" x 8.5" (500/pk Black)

    $74.55

    This soft embroidery cut-away backing is ideal for ordinary use and is excellent for jobs where backing will come into contact with skin. Color: Bl...

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    $74.55

  • Embroidery Wash Away 1.7oz 7" x 7" 500 Pack (White)

    $28.16

    This is a wash away material for embroidery. Color: WhiteEmbroidery wash-away refers to a type of stabilizer used in embroidery that dissolves in w...

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    $28.16

  • Embroidery Cut Away 4.5 Oz Tech Weave 7"X7" 250/PK White

    $36.29

    This soft embroidery cut-away backing is ideal for ordinary use and is excellent for jobs where backing will come into contact with skin. Color: Wh...

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    $36.29

  • Embroidery Cut Away 3.0oz 8.5" x 8.5" (500/pk White)

    $55.82

    This soft embroidery cut-away backing is ideal for ordinary use and is excellent for jobs where backing will come into contact with skin. Color: Wh...

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    $55.82