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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

  • Sturdy and permanent.

Tear-Away Backing

  • Temporary.

Wash-Away Backing

  • Dissolves in water.

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

    $10.70 $10.70

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

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    $10.70 $10.70
  • Embroidery Cut Away 3.0oz 7.5" x 8" (500/pk White)

    $44.17 $44.17

    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: Wh...

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    $44.17 $44.17
  • Embroidery Cut Away 3.0oz 23"x100 Yard Roll (White)

    $111.07 $111.07

    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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    $111.07 $111.07
  • Embroidery Cap Backing 3oz 4" x 150YD Roll (White)

    $24.20 $24.20

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

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    $24.20 $24.20
  • Embroidery Cut Away 3.0oz 18"x100 Yard Roll (White)

    $87.32 $87.32

    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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    $87.32 $87.32