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 |