Stabilizer Quick Reference

Fabric Type Design Type Stabilizer Recommended
Woven Cotton (Quilting, Muslin), Batiste, Denim (shirt weight)
Linen, Broadcloth, etc.
Solid and Dense Floriani Heat N Sta Tearaway
*If the design is large, overly dense or poorly digitized, float one or two layers of Floriani Medium Tearaway under the hoop to support the excess stitches.
Woven Cotton (Quilting, Muslin), Batiste, Denim
Linen, Broadcloth, etc.
Open, Airy, No Outline, Satin Stitch Monogram, Satin Stitch Applique Floriani Stitch N Wash Fusible
*If the design is large, overly dense or poorly digitized, float one or two layers of Floriani Stitch N Wash (non-fusible) Tearaway under the hoop to support the excess stitches
Silk, Silk Dupioni, Satin, Taffeta Solid and Dense Floriani Dream Weave and
Floriani Heat N Sta Tearaway.
*Fuse Dream Weave on first to prep the fabric and then proceed with stabilizing with Heat N Sta Tearaway.
*If the design is large, overly dense or poorly digitized, float one or two layers of Floriani Medium Tearaway under the hoop to support the excess stitches.
Silk, Silk Dupioni, Satin, Taffeta, Lamè Open, Airy, No Outline, Satin Stitch Monogram, Satin Stitch Applique Floriani Dream Weave and
Floriani Stitch N Wash Fusible
*Fuse Dream Weave on first to prep the fabric and then proceed with stabilizing with Heat N Sta Tearaway.
*If the design is large, overly dense or poorly digitized, float one or two layers of Floriani Stitch N Wash (non-fusible) Tearaway under the hoop to support the excess stitches
Towel, Terry Cloth All Designs Floriani Wet N Stick or
Floriani Perfect Stick

as your base stabilizer
Floriani Water Soluble or Heat N Gone as your topping
*If the design is large, overly dense or poorly digitized, float one or two layers of Floriani Medium Tearaway under the hoop to support the excess stitches.
Velvet, Velour, Sport Suede All Designs Floriani Perfect Stick
Floriani Heat N Gone Topping

*If the design is overly dense, fuse one layer of Floriani Dream Weave to the back of the fabric to prep it for the embroidery
Polar Fleece, Meinke All Designs Any Floriani "stick to" products:
Floriani Perfect Stick
Floriani Wet N Stick
Floriani Wet N Gone Tacky (use this product when no stabilizer can be left behind)
Use Floriani Water Soluble or
Wet N Gone
as a Topping
Knit - Tshirt, Pique, Sweatshirt, etc Light
*8,000 stitches or less
Floriani No Show Nylon Mesh Fusible
*If the design is large, overly dense or poorly digitized, float one or two layers of Floriani Medium Tearaway under the hoop to support the excess stitches
Knit - Tshirt, Pique, Sweatshirt, etc Medium to Heavy Floriani Cutaway Medium Fusible
*If the design is large, overly dense or poorly digitized, float one or two layers of Floriani Medium Tearaway under the hoop to support the excess stitches
Sweater Knit All Designs Floriani No Show Nylon Mesh Fusible
Floriani Wet N Stick Cutaway
Floriani Heat N Gone or
Water Soluble Topping
Cotton Organdy, English Netting, Sheer/See through fabric that can be ironed Light Floriani Wet N Gone Fusible
Nylon Organdy/Organza, Tulle or Netting, Sheer/See through fabric that cannot be ironed Light Floriani Wet N Gone Tacky
Wool, Wool Blend, Flannel All Designs Floriani Heat N Sta Tearaway
*If the design is large, overly dense or poorly digitized, float one or two layers of Floriani Medium Tearaway under the hoop to support the excess stitches
Hard to Hoop Fabrics and Items - Napkin Corner, Handkerchief, Collar, Socks, Ties, Backpack, Handbags, Pocket Top, Cuffs, Blanket corner, Shirt Placket, Fabrics that are prone to Hoop Burn All Designs Choice of "stick to" products:
Floriani Perfect Stick
Floriani Wet N Stick
Floriani Wet N Gone Tacky (use this product when no stabilizer needs to be left behind)
Hard to Hoop Fabrics that can be perforated by needle: Leather, Pleather, Ultra-Suede All Designs Floriani Wet N Stick Cutaway


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