What is solvy with embroidery?
If you’ve ever had embroidery done on fleece, towels, or stretchy garments, you may have heard the term Solvy. In embroidery, Solvy is a water-soluble stabilizer that sits on top of the fabric during the embroidery process to help stitches look cleaner and sharper.
What Exactly Is Solvy?
A Clear Film – Solvy is a thin, transparent sheet placed over your garment before stitching begins.
Temporary – It’s not permanent. After embroidery, it dissolves in water or can be torn away.
Stitch Support – Prevents stitches from sinking into textured or stretchy fabrics.
Why Do Embroiderers Use Solvy?
Sharper Logos – Keeps small text and fine details crisp.
Works on Textured Fabrics – Essential for materials like terry cloth, fleece, or pique polos.
Prevents Thread Loss – Stops stitches from getting “lost” in thick fabrics.
Clean Finish – Ensures your logo or design sits on top of the garment, not buried in it.
When Solvy Is Most Helpful
Towels & Robes – Keeps stitches from sinking into loops of fabric.
Fleece & Sweatshirts – Helps logos sit flat on soft textures.
Polos & Performance Wear – Maintains clarity on bumpy pique surfaces.
Small Lettering – Ensures fine details don’t disappear into the garment.
Final Takeaway
Solvy is a temporary, water-soluble embroidery stabilizer that plays a big role in making embroidered logos and designs look sharp and professional — especially on textured fabrics. While you may never see it in the final product, it’s one of the behind-the-scenes tools that ensures your embroidery comes out perfect.
Contact us today to learn more about our embroidery process and how we use tools like Solvy to deliver crisp, professional results.