Water removal
Dissolves with water after embroidery, helping remove backing from the finished product.
Water-soluble PVA embroidery backing and film
EFRWater
Water-soluble backing for embroidery applications where the stabilizer must disappear cleanly after production. It is a practical choice for delicate fabrics, lace effects, badges, transparent materials, and designs where no backing residue should remain.
Material type
Water-soluble stabilizer
Product notes
Clean stabilizing support for embroidery that needs full removal.
Delicate work
Useful for lace embroidery, badges, light fabrics, transparent fabrics, and detailed stitch areas.
Stable stitching
Supports the fabric during embroidery so the design can be stitched cleanly before removal.
Available specifications
EFRWater is supplied as water-soluble PVA nonwoven backing and PVA film.
20°C, 40°C, and 90°C dissolving versions
PVA nonwoven backing is available in 20°C cold-water, 40°C warm-water, and 90°C hot-water soluble versions. Widths include 90 cm and 180 cm; weights include 21 g/m2, 25 g/m2, 30 g/m2, 35 g/m2, and 40 g/m2.
25, 30, and 35 um thicknesses
Available widths include 90 cm and 100 cm for PVA film. Wider 180 cm and 190 cm options are available only in 30 um thickness.
Custom roll options
Width, weight, film thickness, adhesive preference, roll quantity, and delivery timing can be matched to the embroidery process.
Application guidance
When to choose water-soluble backing.
During embroidery, the fabric is exposed to stitch density, thread tension, and movement from the machine. A stabilizer is used to support the material during stitching and help protect the design from shifting, wrinkling, or losing definition.
Water-soluble backing is selected when the support layer should be fully removed after the embroidery process. It is especially helpful for lace-like embroidery, open designs, fine fabrics, and applications where a cut-away or tear-away backing would be visible or difficult to remove cleanly.
Eforteks can guide the backing choice according to fabric type, stitch density, design size, desired finish, and production scale. For special weights, widths, or roll planning, please contact our sales team.
Film version
EFRWater is also available as a water-soluble PVA film roll.
EFRWater has two PVA material versions: nonwoven and film. The film version is a transparent water-soluble PVA support layer for embroidery, lace effects, delicate fabrics, and applications where the stabilizer should wash away cleanly after production.
Supports stitch detail without leaving a visible backing layer after water removal.
Prepared for production cutting, hooping, and repeat embroidery line use.
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