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

    $16.27

    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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    $16.27

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

    $107.48

    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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    $107.48

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

    $26.05

    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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    $26.05

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

    $21.25

    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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    $21.25

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

    $58.77

    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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    $58.77

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

    $24.57

    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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    $24.57

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

    $72.97

    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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    $72.97

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

    $25.07

    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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    $25.07

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

    $20.28

    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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    $20.28