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Stumped by Stabilizers?

Use this handy chart to determine the best stabilizer for your fabric. 

This handy chart will help decide which stabilizers will work best for you on a variety of fabrics.

Corduroy

Tear-away 1.8-oz. + water-soluble topping

Delicate Fabrics

Tear-away waffle 1.8-oz.

Difficult to Hoop

 Tear-away stick-on 1.5-oz.

Flannel

Tear-away 1.5-oz. + water-soluble topping

Fleece (Micro)

Performance wear appropriate 1.5-oz. + water-soluble topping

Fleece (Polar)

Cutaway 2.0-oz. + water-soluble topping

Jersey

Performance wear appropriate 1.5-oz. (1-2 pieces)

Knits (Heavy)

Cutaway 2.0-oz. + water-soluble topping

Knits (Light)

Performance wear appropriate 1.5-oz. + water-soluble topping

Linen

 Cutaway washaway 1.3-oz.

Nylon

Cutaway 2.0 oz. or performance wear appropriate 1.5-oz.

Oxford Cloth

Tear-away 1.5 oz. performance wear appropriate  1.5-oz.

Performance Wear/Athleisure

Performance wear appropriate 1.5-oz. (1-2 pieces)

Piqué

Performance wear appropriate 1.5-oz. + water-soluble topping

Quilting Fabric

Tear-away 1.5-1.8-oz.

Recycled Fabric

Tear-away 1.5-oz. or tear-away waffle 1.8-oz.

Satin

Tear-away waffle 1.8-oz. or weblon no-show 1.5-oz.

Spandex/Lycra

Cutaway washaway 1.9-oz.

Sweatshirt

Cutaway 3.0-oz. + water-soluble topping

Terrycloth Robe

Cutaway washaway 1.3-oz. or tear-away washaway 1.5-2.0-oz.

Twill

Tear-away 1.5-1.8-oz.

Velvet

Tear-away 1.5-oz. or tear-away stick-on 1.5-oz.

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