Description
Kimberbell Heavy Tear-Away is a stiff, crisp, non-woven embroidery stabilizer for stable, non-stretch fabrics: quilting cottons, cotton blends, denim, terrycloth, vinyl, leather and utility fabrics. It supports stitch-heavy designs, gives extra support under soft fabrics, and is ideal for designs with large open areas. It tears neatly from the stitching when no permanent backing is needed.
The 20" x 10 yard roll is the efficient width for 8" x 12" and larger hoops and for cutting smaller hoopings two across. If you prefer pieces ready to hoop, the 12" x 10" pre-cuts (40 pack) are the same stabilizer. For knits and anything that stretches, use a cut-away such as Kimberbell Heavy Cut-Away instead.
Specifications
| Type | Tear-away, non-woven |
|---|---|
| Weight | Heavy |
| Fusible | No (sew-in, hoop with the fabric) |
| Width x length | 20" x 10 yards |
| Best for | Stitch-heavy designs on stable wovens, towels, denim, vinyl and leather; designs with large open areas |
| Care | Follow the care instructions for the fabric |
| Also available as | 12" x 10" pre-cuts, 40 pack · Light Tear-Away 12" · Light Tear-Away 20" · Medium Tear-Away 12" · Sticky-Back Tear-Away pre-cuts |
| SKU | CDS-KDST108 |
What one 20" x 10 yd roll makes
6" x 6"
8" x 10"
9" x 13"
11" x 15"
Cuts are the hoop size plus about 2" each way, laid along the 10-yard length at the 20" width and turned where that fits more. Counts are approximate and assume no waste.
Compare and choose
- Light, medium or heavy tear-away: which weight do I need?
- Match the weight to the stitch count. Light is for low stitch counts and lightweight fabrics. Medium handles most designs with medium to high stitch counts. Heavy (this one) is stiff and crisp, for stitch-heavy designs, soft fabrics that need extra support, and designs with large open areas. Kimberbell Medium Tear-Away 12" roll
- Pre-cuts or roll?
- The stabilizer is the same. Pre-cuts are 12" x 10" sheets ready to hoop, which saves time and suits hoops up to 5" x 7". The 20" x 10 yd roll costs less per hooping and covers large hoops. Kimberbell Heavy Tear-Away pre-cuts
- Tear-away vs cut-away: which should I use?
- Tear-away is for stable wovens that will not stretch: it supports the stitching and then comes off. Cut-away stays in the project and keeps designs from distorting on knits and sweatshirts. If the fabric stretches, choose cut-away. Kimberbell Heavy Cut-Away 12" roll
- Can I use it on towels?
- Yes. Kimberbell lists terrycloth among the fabrics it suits. Add a wash-away or heat-away topping on the right side so stitches sit on top of the loops instead of sinking in.
- How do I tear it away without distorting the stitches?
- Hold the stitching flat and tear toward the design in small sections, especially around curves and lettering. Heavy tear-away is stiff, so support the stitches with your thumb as you tear. Small bits left in tight areas can stay on the back.
