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Tearaway Stabilizer: This basic embroidery
stabilizer is non-woven, easy to tear
and ranges from lightweight (1.0 ounce) to
heavyweight (1.8 ounces). They are ideal for
use with stable woven fabrics, such as denim,
canvas, woven jacket backs and other stable
fabrics. They help with hooping and provide
stability during the embroidery process.
Choose the appropriate weight based
on the fabric type, as well as the design's
size and density. The larger and denser
the design, the heavier the embroidery
stabilizer should be. The excess stabilizer
is torn away from the inside and outside
of the embroidered design, leaving a clean
look on the garment's back side.
E-Zee Cut Washaway Stabilizer:
Also called Vilene, this non-woven stabilizer
is removed by applying water. It
washes away easily and is used when the
fabric can support the design once the
stabilizer is washed away. This stabilizer
can be used alone for freestanding lace,
cutwork and heirloom embroidery, or
as a stabilizer to hold the fabric in place
while embroidering.
Heat Seals and Film Laminates:
These materials stiffen, finish and permanently
bond patches, emblems and
appliqués to garments. Use a film laminate
for finishing the backsides of emblems.
Double-sided, heat-sealed adhesive can
Tearaway stabilizer is ideal for use on denim,
canvas or woven jacket backs. When torn away, it
creates a clean look on the back of the garment.
be used to permanently bond patches and
emblems to caps and garments, as well as
for appliqué.
Cap Tearaway Stabilizer: Specifically
cut to fit within cap frames and easy
to tear, this heavyweight, basic tearaway
non-woven backing ranges from 2.5-3.0
ounces and is ideal for structured caps
that are hooped on round cap frames. It
provides stability during the embroidery
process. When torn away, little to no excess
stabilizer remains.
Hooped properly, cap stabilizers provide
a smooth embroidery surface, resulting in
clean and crisp designs. Using two pieces
can be beneficial for hard-to-hoop caps by
adding extra stability. Steaming caps prior
to hooping helps soften the center seam,
making it easier to hoop flat and tight.
A sharp needle is best for woven caps.
Needle breaks can be prevented by using
a titanium or #80/12 standard-eye needle.
Designs for caps should be digitized to
stitch from the center and outward and
from the bottom of the cap to the top. This
will prevent " flagging, " or folding over of
the fabric during the embroidery process.
Underlay may be necessary to tame the
most difficult of fabrics. Always digitize
designs by section for better alignment. The
fabric type and design size will determine
the stabilizer weight needed.
Performance Stabilizer: New to the
When using 60- or 75-weight thread, water-soluble
topping can enhance a design's crispness when used
on top of the fabric. Design by Urban Threads.
market, this stabilizer type offers a selection
of low-profile, sturdy cutaway stabilizers.
They are available in woven and non-woven
versions to fit your embroidery needs and
preferences. These thin stabilizers are the
solution to quality embroidery on thin,
slippery performancewear and other lightweight
stretchy fabrics, as well as lightweight
woven dress shirts.
Performance
stabilizers are
available in
woven and nonwoven
versions
to fit your
embroidery
needs and
preferences.
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