Stabilisers & Backings

‘Solvy’ is technically a ‘washaway’, as it is a water-soluble material. Solvy differs as it appears plastic and transparent, and has a filmy thin texture. Solvy is the ideal topping for fabric and materials with a pile – towels, polar fleece garments, etc. The softer and bulkier the fabric, the easier stitches tend to disappear into the material resulting in unsightly embroideries – so use Solvy to combat this. It is not ideal for lacemaking, as it is not as thick/stiff, and is likely to tear under the strain.

Clear (Opaque) – 30 centimetres by 50 metre roll

Sticky Backing is a tear away backing variant that has been treated to have a tack/sticky quality, sleeved against a sheet of release paper. The sticky side of this backing (behind your release sheet) is pressure sensitive, only reaching its full “sticky” potential once it has been pressed onto, or otherwise applied to a fabric or garment. Use this stabiliser for your hard to hoop projects and small items; such as – pockets, socks, cuffs, belts, shirt collars, etc. This backing is also fantastic for preventing ‘hoop-burn’ when working with fabrics like velour and brushed corduroy!

White – 37 centimetres by 10 metre roll

• Insul Bright Reflects Heat or Cold Back to the Source
• No Pre-wash Necessary
• Machine Wash and Dry
• Made in the U.S.A.
• Easy to sew through!