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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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