Fil-Tec Stabilizer
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 |
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BABY BIBS |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5 & 2.0 |
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BANDANAS |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5 & 2.0 |
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BABY BLANKETS |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5 & 2.0 |
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BLANKET (HORSE) |
CLASSIC GRID CUTAWAY 2.0, & 3-OZ CUTAWAY |
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BLANKET (STADIUM) |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5 & 2.0 |
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BLOUSES - (SILK & POLYESTER) |
CLEAR-STITCH 1.5, TEAR STITCH 1.5, & 2.0 |
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CAPS (BASEBALL) |
HAT-STITCH 3.0 |
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CAPS (KNIT) |
CLASSIC GRID CUTAWAY 2.0, 3.0 CUTAWAY, TEAR-STITCH 2.0 |
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CHILDREN'S SLEEPWEAR |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5 |
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COAT LININGS |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5 & 2.0 |
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DOG COLLARS |
PEEL N STICK 1.5 |
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DOUBLE KNIT |
CLASSIC GRID CUTAWAY 2.0, & 3-OZ CUTAWAY |
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DRESSES (COTTON) |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5 & 2.0, & CLEAR-STITCH 1.5 |
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DUFFLE BAG (COTTON OR NYLON) |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5 & 2.0 |
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FELT |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5 & 2.0 |
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FLEECEWEAR - LIGHT |
CLASSIC GRID CUTAWAY 2.0, 3.0 CUTAWAY, TEAR-STITCH 2.0 |
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FLEECEWEAR - MEDIUM |
CLASSIC GRID CUTAWAY 2.0, 3.0 CUTAWAY |
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FLEECEWEAR - HEAVY |
CLASSIC GRID CUTAWAY 2.0, & 3.0 CUTAWAY |
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GOLF SHIRTS (HERRINGBONE & INTERLOCK) |
CLASSIC GRID CUTAWAY 2.0, 3.0 CUTAWAY, & TEAR-STITCH 2.0 |
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GOLF SHIRTS (LIGHT) |
CLASSIC GRID CUTAWAY, 2.0 CLEAR-STITCH 1.5, & TEAR-STITCH 2.0 |
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GOLF SHIRTS (LOOSE) |
CLASSIC GRID CUTAWAY 2.0, CUTAWAY 3.0, & TEAR-STITCH 2.0 |
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GOLF SHIRTS (PIQUE COTTON) |
CLASSIC GRID CUTAWAY 2.0, CUTAWAY 3.0, & TEAR-STITCH 2.0 |
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HIGH-DENSITY EMBROIDERY DESIGNS |
CUTAWAY 3.0, CLASSIC GRID 2.5, & HAT STITCH 3.0 |
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JACKETS/BASEBALL (SATIN) |
CLASSIC GRID CUTAWAY 2.0, CUTAWAY 3.0, & TEAR-STITCH 2.0 |
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JACKETS/WINDBREAKERS (NYLON) |
CLASSIC GRID CUTAWAY 2.0, CUTAWAY 3.0, & TEAR-STITCH 2.0 |
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JACKETS/VARSITY (WOOL) |
CLASSIC GRID CUTAWAY 2.0, CUTAWAY 3.0 |
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LEATHER/SUEDE/VINYL |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5 & 2.0 |
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SCARF |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5 & 2.0 |
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SHEETS / PILLOW CASES |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5 & 2.0 |
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SHIRTS (COLLARS/CUFFS) |
CLEAR-STITCH 1.5 |
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SHIRTS (DENIM/T WILL) |
CLASSIC GRID 2.0, TEAR-STITCH 1.5 |
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SHIRTS (LINEN/OXFORD) |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5 & 2.0 |
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SHIRTS (BICYCLE) |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5, 2.0, & PEEL N STICK 1.5 |
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SHORTS (COTTON & NYLON) |
CLASSIC GRID CUTAWAY 2.0, TEAR-STITCH 1.5 |
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SOCKS |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5, PEEL N STICK 1.5 |
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SWEATERS (FINE/TIGHT) |
CLASSIC GRID CUTAWAY 2.0, CUTAWAY 3.0 |
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SWEATERS (SHETLAND) |
CLASSIC GRID CUTAWAY 2.0, CUTAWAY 3.0, & CLEAR-STITCH 1.5 |
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SWIM SUITS |
CUTAWAY 3.0, TEAR-STITCH 2.0, PEEL N STICK 1.5 |
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TABLECLOTHS/NAPKINS/PLACEMATS |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5 & 2.0 |
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TIE (KNIT) |
CLASSIC GRID CUTAWAY 2.0, TEAR-STITCH 2.0, CUTAWAY 3.0 |
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TIE (SILK) |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5 & 2.0 |
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TOTE BAG |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5 & 2.0 |
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TOWELS |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5 & 2.0 |
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T-SHIRTS (4-OZ MEDIUM) |
CLASSIC GRID CUTAWAY 2.0, CUTAWAY 3.0, & TEAR-STITCH 1.5 & 2.0 |
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T-SHIRTS (6-OZ HEAVY) |
CLASSIC GRID CUTAWAY 2.0, CUTAWAY 3.0, & TEAR-STITCH 1.5 & 2.0 |
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UMBRELLAS |
TEAR-STITCH 1.5 & 2.0, PEEL N STICK 1.5 |
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WEBBING / BELTING |
TEAR STITCH 1.5 & 2.0 |