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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.

  • Embroidery Cut-Away 2.4oz Black 8.5"x8.5" 200ct (#625B)

    $25.48 $25.48

    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: Bl...

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    $25.48 $25.48
  • Embroidery Cut-Away 2.4oz White 8.5"x8.5" 200ct (#625)

    $21.39 $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 $21.39
  • Embroidery Cut-Away 1.9oz Black 7"x7" 500ct (#620B)

    $31.17 $31.17

    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: Bl...

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    $31.17 $31.17
  • Embroidery Cut-Away 3.0oz White 7.5"x8" 500ct (#633)

    $46.50 $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 $46.50
  • Embroidery Cut-Away 3.0oz Black 23"x100yd Roll (#733B)

    $149.72 $149.72

    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: B...

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    $149.72 $149.72
  • Embroidery Cut-Away 2.0oz White 23"x100yd Roll (#620)

    $98.02 $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 $98.02
  • Embroidery Cut-Away 1.9oz White 7"x7" 500ct (#620)

    $29.19 $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 $29.19
  • Embroidery Cut-Away 3.0oz White 8.5"x8.5" 500ct (#633)

    $55.82 $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 $55.82
  • Embroidery Cut-Away 1.9oz White 16"x22" 100ct (#620)

    $34.13 $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 $34.13
  • Embroidery Cut-Away 1.9oz Black 23"x100yd Roll (#620B)

    $89.26 $89.26

    This soft embroidery cut-away backing is ideal for ordinary use and is excellent for jobs where backing will come in contact with skin. Color: Blac...

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    $89.26 $89.26
  • Embroidery Cut-Away 3.0oz White 23"x100yd Roll (#633)

    $116.91 $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 $116.91
  • Embroidery Cut-Away 3.0oz White 18"x100yd Roll (#633)

    $91.91 $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 $91.91
  • Embroidery Cut-Away 3.0oz Black 8.5"x8.5" 500ct (#733B)

    $74.55 $74.55

    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: Bla...

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    $74.55 $74.55
  • Embroidery Tech Weave High Performance 4.5oz White 7"x7" 250ct (#2030)

    $36.29 $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 $36.29
  • Embroidery Cut-Away 2.4oz White 7"x7" 500ct (#625)

    $28.88 $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 $28.88