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Press & Wash (Pre-cuts & rolls)
Description
The Hook: The ultimate foundation for freestanding lace and "un-hoopable" delicates. Get the rock-solid registration of a fibrous stabilizer with a gentle adhesive surface that vanishes completely with water.
What It Is: Press & Wash is a high-performance, fibrous water-soluble stabilizer featuring a light, pressure-sensitive adhesive surface. Unlike standard film-based solubles that can "perforate" and tear, the fabric-like texture of Press & Wash entangles the embroidery threads within its fibers, ensuring tighter registration and superior stitch holding for even the most intricate designs.
Application Guidelines:
- The Free-Standing Lace Standard: Engineered to support high-density lace designs with a single layer. The fibrous matrix provides a stable "bridge" for the stitches, resulting in lace that is crisp, uniform, and professional.
- The "Hoopless" Specialist: Perfect for delicate fabrics, fleece blankets, and scarves that shouldn't be clamped in a traditional hoop. Simply hoop the Press & Wash, expose the sticky surface, and "float" your item on top to eliminate hoop burn.
- Variable Finish Control: You control the final hand of the garment. Submerge in warm water with light agitation for a clean, zero-residue finish. For projects requiring added structure, simply rinse less vigorously to leave a hint of starch-like support.
Laboratory Pro-Tips:
- The "Soft-Touch" Secret: The more you rinse, the softer it gets. For heirloom-quality scarves or baby items, run the finished piece through a delicate wash cycle to achieve an impossibly soft, retail-ready feel.
- Adhesive Management: To ensure a flawless production run with adhesive stabilizers, we recommend slowing your machine to 500-600 SPM. This reduces friction and ensures the adhesive remains on the stabilizer and off your needle.
- Needle Science: For the ultimate "zero-clog" experience, pair Press & Wash with Titanium or Cool Sew needles. These coatings prevent adhesive buildup, allowing for long, uninterrupted production runs.



























