Stabilizer Applications Chart
There are numerous factors involved when selecting the proper embroidery stabilizer. A few examples would include: stability of garment, stitch density, stitch speed, color, design size and digitizing. The table below is intended to be a guide only. Through your experience you may find stabilizers that suit your needs better than the recommendations below.
Aprons | Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0 |
Baby Bibs | Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0 |
Bandanas | Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0 |
Baby Blankets | Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0 |
Blanket (Horse) | Classic Grid Cutaway 2.0, & 3-oz Cutaway |
Blanket (Stadium) | Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0 |
Blouses – (Silk & Polyester) | Clear-Stitch 1.5, Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0 |
Caps (Baseball) | Hat-Stitch 3.0 |
Caps (Knit) | Classic Grid Cutaway 2.0, 3.0 Cutaway, Tear-Stitch 2.0 |
Children’s Sleepwear | Tear-Stitch 1.5 |
Coat Linings | Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0 |
Dog Collars | Peel N Stick 1.5 |
Double Knit | Classic Grid Cutaway 2.0, & 3-oz Cutaway |
Dresses (Cotton) | Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0, & Clear-Stitch 1.5 |
Duffle Bag (Cotton or Nylon) | Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0 |
Felt | Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0 |
Fleecewear – L ight | Classic Grid Cutaway 2.0, 3.0 Cutaway, Tear-Stitch 2.0 |
Fleecewear – Medium | Classic Grid Cutaway 2.0, 3.0 Cutaway |
Fleecewear – Heavy | Classic Grid Cutaway 2.0, & 3.0 Cutaway |
Golf Shirts (Herringbone & Interlock) | Classic Grid Cutaway 2.0, 3.0 Cutaway, & Tear-Stitch 2.0 |
Golf Shirts (Light) | Classic Grid Cutaway, 2.0 Clear-Stitch 1.5, & Tear-Stitch 2.0 |
Golf Shirts (Loose) | Classic Grid Cutaway2.0, Cutaway 3.0, Tear-Stitch 2.0 |
Golf Shirts (Pique Cotton) | Classic Grid Cutaway 2.0, Cutaway 3.0, & Tear-Stitch 2.0 |
High-Density Embroidery Designs | Cutaway 3.0, Classic Grid 2.5, & Hat Stitch 3.0 |
Jackets/Baseball (Satin) | Classic Grid Cutaway 2.0, Cutaway 3.0, & Tear-Stitch 2.0 |
Jackets/Windbreakers (Nylon) | Classic Grid Cutaway 2.0, Cutaway 3.0, & Tear-Stitch 2.0 |
Jackets/Varsity (Wool) | Classic Grid Cutaway 2.0, Cutaway 3.0 |
Karate Belts | Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0, Peel N Stick 1.5 |
Leather/Suede/Vinyl | Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0 |
Scarf | Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0 |
Sheets / Pillow Cases | Tear-Stitch 1.5, & 2.0 |
Shirts (Collars/Cuffs) | Clear-Stitch 1.5 |
Shirts (Denim/T will) | Classic Grid 2.0, Tear-Stitch 1.5 |
Shirts (Linen/Oxford) | Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0 |
Shirts (Bicycle) | Tear-Stitch 1.5, 2.0, & Peel N Stick 1.5 |
Shorts (Cotton & Nylon) | Classic Grid Cutaway 2.0, Tear-Stitch 1.5 |
Shorts (Cotton & Nylon) | Classic Grid Cutaway 2.0, Tear-Stitch 1.5 |
Socks | Tear-Stitch 1.5, Peel N Stick 1.5 |
Sweaters (Fine/Tight) | Classic Grid Cutaway 2.0, Cutaway 3.0 |
Sweaters (Shetland) | Classic Grid Cutaway 2.0, Cutaway 3.0, & Clear-Stitch 1.5 |
Swim Suits | Cutaway 3.0, Tear-Stitch 2.0, Peel N Stick 1.5 |
Tablecloths/Napkins/Placemats | Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0 |
Tie (knit) | Classic Grid Cutaway 2.0, Tear-Stitch 2.0, Cutaway 3.0 |
Tie (Silk) | Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0 |
Tote Bag | Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0 |
Towels | Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0 |
T-Shirts (4-oz Medium) | Classic Grid Cutaway 2.0, Cutaway 3.0, & Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0 |
T-Shirts (6-oz Heavy) | Classic Grid Cutaway 2.0, Cutaway 3.0, & Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0 |
Umbrellas | Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0, & Peel N Stick 1.5 |
Webbing /Belting | Tear-Stitch 1.5 & 2.0 |