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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.

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

    $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

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

    $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

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

    $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

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

    $142.23

    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:...

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    $142.23