Because all Sulky Tear-Away Stabilizers are made from non-woven materials they don?t stretch in any direction. Use Sulky tear-away stabilizers as backings for all types of appliqué, digitized and free-motion embroidery, edge-stitch support, monogramming, buttonholes, and decorative stitching Ideal as a backing stabilizer when more stability is needed. Use as many layers as needed for support. Stiffy is ideal for any project where wetting or heating is not the desired method of removal. For added support on certain fabrics, use two or more layers. Spray Sulky Stiffy with Sulky KK 2000 to make it into a sticky-back stabilizer. Stiffy is well suited for low stitch count designs with fine detail. Clarity of column (satin) stitches is enhanced with Stiffy.