Thermofilm™ Heat-Away Stabilizer
Thermofilm™ is a clear, heat-removable, stabilizing film that can easily be torn away after embroidery, and small residues can completely be removed with a household iron. Also known as Trick Film, it's just the ticket for smooth fabrics and intricate embroideries when water-soluble stabilizer isn't ideal, and for double-sided projects where both sides of the stitching will remain visible.
• 50cm (20") wide
• priced per metre
Instructions for Use
- Back your base fabric with Thermofilm (rough side facing the fabric) and hoop, then embroider.
- Tear away any excess Thermofilm.
- Remove any remaining film residue from the embroidery with a dry household iron (no steam!). Important: iron in a circular motion. The film will melt into tiny balls that can simply be shaken off or brushed away.
Important: use an iron only, not a heat press. The circular ironing motion is decisive for the disintegration of Thermofilm (and it prevents residues from sticking to the iron’s surface).
Additional Info:
The smoother the fabric surface, the easier Thermofilm can be removed. It’s ideal for jersey, shirt and blouse fabrics, silk and denim.
It’s not suitable for fibrous or high-pile materials as the film residues will stick to the loops during the ironing process. A suitable weight of water-soluble stabilzer is a better choice for plush or heavilt textured fabrics.