What is the best stabilizer to use with 75% crossgrain stretch swimsuit lycra?
Sulky Soft 'n Sheer Stabilizer - White - 12'' x 11 yd. Roll
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Open Apr 13, 2026 - 10:48 AM
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Apr 14, 2026 - 09:19 AM
Sulky ActionBack is our newest stabilizer specifically for these kinds of fabric. I used it on a spandex type fabric for yoga pants and embroidered both legs with metallic thread. Zero puckers and very comfortable against the skin. Depending on your design density and quality, you could float a layer of Tear-Easy, at the first sign of any drawing up or pucker. Much depends on the quality of the material and the design itself. But I suspect ActionBack will be sufficient.
Soft 'n Sheer is more suited for t-shirt type knits and sweatshirts. ActionBack was specifically developed for today's new sport type fabrics.
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Sulky Soft 'n Sheer Stabilizer - White - 12'' x 11 yd. Roll
Sulky Soft n Sheer stabilizer is an acid free permanent, lightweight, textured, non-woven nylon that has excellent stretch resistance and is ultra-soft next to your skin. It provides great permanent stability to stitch on lightweight knits and woven fabrics. Excellent stretch resistance eliminates p...
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