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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 Cap Backing 3.0oz 4.5" x 7" (250 Pack) White

    $11.26

    Pre-cut embroidery backing used on caps only. Color: WhiteEmbroidery cap backing is a type of stabilizer used specifically when embroidering on cap...

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    $11.26

  • Embroidery Cut Away 2.4oz 8.5"x 8.5" (200 pack) White

    $21.39

    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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    $21.39

  • Embroidery Cut Away 2.4oz 8.5"x 8.5" (200 pack) Black

    $25.48

    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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    $25.48

  • Embroidery Cut Away 3.0oz 7.5" x 8" (500/pk White)

    $46.50

    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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    $46.50

  • Embroidery Cut Away 2.4oz 7" x 7" (500 Pack) White

    $28.88

    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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    $28.88

  • Embroidery Poly Mesh 1.5oz 8.5" x 8.5" (250 Pack) White

    $29.24

    Used on white garments to prevent show through of the embroidery backing. Color: WhiteEmbroidery poly mesh (short for polyester mesh) is a type of ...

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    $29.24

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

    $31.17

    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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    $31.17

  • Embroidery Cut Away 3.0oz 23"x100 Yard Roll (White)

    $116.91

    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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    $116.91

  • Embroidery Cap Backing 3oz 4" x 150YD Roll (White)

    $25.47

    4" x 150 yard 3oz. Roll embroidery cap backing. Color: WhiteEmbroidery cap backing is a type of stabilizer used specifically when embroidering on c...

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    $25.47

  • Embroidery 3D Foam

    from $3.05

    Embroidery 3D Foam 3D Foam Embroidery: A technique that adds dimension and texture to designs. Price is per sheet Extremely Dense Foam: Thick, fir...

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    from $3.05

  • Embroidery Water soluble topping 1.1oz x 110yd Roll (Clear)

    $50.74

    This water soluble topping keeps stitches from sinking into the pile fabrics. Embroidery water soluble topping is a special type of stabilizer used...

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    $50.74

  • Embroidery Cut Away 2.0oz 23"x100 Yard Roll (White)

    $98.02

    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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    $98.02

  • Embroidery Cut Away 1.9oz 23" x 100 Yard Roll (Black)

    $89.26

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

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    $89.26

  • Embroidery Tear Away 1.7oz 8.5" x 8.5" (250 Pack) White

    $17.13

    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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    $17.13
  • Aqua Magic Fabric Stablizer 10"x10 yards SPSI Inc.

    Aqua Magic Fabric Stablizer 10" x 10 yard Roll

    $10.28

    Aqua Magic is a soft fabric-like stabilizer that dissolves completely in water. Aqua Magic Fabric Stabilizer is a water-soluble stabilizer used in ...

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    $10.28

  • Embroidery Cut Away 3.0oz 23"x100 Yard Roll (Black)

    $149.72

    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: B...

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    $149.72

  • Embroidery Cut Away 3.0oz 18"x100 Yard Roll (White)

    $91.91

    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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    $91.91

  • Embroidery Tear Away 1.5oz 7" x 7" (500 Pack) Black

    $27.42

    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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    $27.42

  • Embroidery Tear Away 2.5oz 23" x 100 Yard Roll (White)

    $113.14

    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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    $113.14

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

    $25.86

    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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    $25.86

  • Embroidery Tear Away 2.5oz 4" x 7" (500 Pack) White

    $22.37

    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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    $22.37

  • Embroidery Tear Away 1.7oz 23" x 100 Yard Roll (White)

    $61.86

    Often used on satin jackets, towels, denim and similar items. Color: WhiteEmbroidery tear away refers to a type of stabilizer used in machine embro...

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    $61.86

  • Embroidery Poly Mesh 1.5oz 20" X 50 Yard Roll (White)

    $52.02

    Used on white garments to prevent show through of the embroidery backing. Color: WhiteEmbroidery poly mesh (short for polyester mesh) is a type of ...

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    $52.02

  • Embroidery Rinse Away Topping 1.7oz 7" x 7" 500 Pack

    $45.18

    This is a rinse away embroidery topping. Feel free to live chat with us if you have any questions.

    $45.18

  • 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