select by needle type

 Choose needle type below, then select single, twin or triple needle specification view button to see available sizes, order information and application advice.

 click here for needle size & identification information.		   select by application

 For a needle category and size recommendation use the alphabet buttons on the left to find the fabric, stitch or thread you are using.

for example...
for "Corduroy" click on C & scroll down
1 and 5 needle packs are supplied in a plastic box with slide on, slide off clear lid for safe secure storage.
 
needle identification notes:
 
NE = distance in mm between needles in twin and triple needles.
NM = thickness of needle (diameter of needle blade in hundredths of a millimetre (e.g. NM65 = 0.65mm to NM120 = 1.20mm)
Colour coding: Some Schmetz needles are colour coded on the needle shoulder.
click here to return to "search by application & category"
 
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
A jour knitted goods Jersey NM70 to NM90
Artificial fun fur Jersey or Universal NM70 to NM100
Artificial leather Microtex or Leather NM70 to NM100
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
Bed linen, jersey Stretch NM80 to NM90
Bed linen, woven Universal NM70 to NM100
Belseta Microtex NM70 to NM90
Black out Microtex NM60, NM70, NM80, NM90
Blouse Universal NM70, NM80
Boucle Jersey NM70 to NM90
Brocade Universal or Microtex NM60 to NM90
Burn out velvet Stretch NM65, NM75 & NM90
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
Cambric Universal NM60, NM70
Calico Universal NM70. NM80, NM90
Canvas Jeans NM90 to NM110
Chambray Universal NM80, NM90
Changeant Universal or Microtex NM60 to NM80
Chenille Universal NM90
Chiffon Universal or Microtex NM60, NM70
Coarse knitted material Jersey NM80, NM90
Coated material Microtex NM70 to NM110
Coats Universal NM90 to NM120
Corduroy Universal NM80 to NM100
Cotton knitwear Jersey NM70 to NM90

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Stretch NM70, NM90
Crepe-de-chine Universal or Microtex NM60 to NM80
Crepe Georgette Universal or Microtex NM60 to NM80
Crinkle Universal or Microtex NM60 to NM80
Crushed velvet Stretch NM70, NM90

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Universal NM70, NM90
Cupro Microtex NM60 to NM80
Curtains Universal or Jersey NM80, NM90
Curtain lining Universal NM70, NM80
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
Decorative seams Hemstitch NM100, NM120

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Double eye NM80

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Twin NM70 to 100

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Universal Triple NM80, NE2.5 or 3.0mm
Denim Jean NM70 to NM110
Denim (decorative seams) Jean Twin NM100
Double decorative seams Twin NM70 to NM100
Double-face Universal NM70 to NM110
Dress lining Universal NM70
Dress material Universal NM70, NM80
Drill Universal NM70, NM80, NM90
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
Elastic material Stretch NM70, NM80 & NM90
Embroidering Embroidery NM80, NM90
Embroidery with out presser foot Embroidery Spring NM80
Decorative threads Embroidery NM80 & NM90

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Metallic NM80 & NM90
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
Fancy threads Embroidery NM80, NM90

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Metallic NM80, NM90
Felt Universal NM80 to NM100
Fine jersey Stretch NM70
Fleece Universal NM70 to NM90

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Stretch NM80, NM90
Foils Microtex NM60 to NM100
Foundation garments Stretch NM70, NM90

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Jersey NM70 to NM90
Fur Fabric plain & animal print Universal NM70 to NM100

or  

Jersey NM70 to NM90
Fur cloth Universal NM70 to NM100

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Jersey NM70 to NM90
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
Gabardine Universal NM70 to NM100
Gauze Jersey NM70, NM80
Georgette Universal or Microtex NM60 to NM80
Glass Cambric Universal or Microtex NM60, NM70
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
Half -linen Universal NM70, NM80
Hemstitching Hemstitch NM100, NM120

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Double Hemstitch NM100
Highly elasticised fabric Stretch NM70
Heavy woven's Universal NM70, NM80, NM90
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
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FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD

NEEDLE to use

 SIZE to use
Jacquard Universal NM80 to NM100
Japanese organza Universal or Microtex NM60, NM70
Jeans Jeans NM70 to NM110
Jeans decorative seams Jeans Twin NM100
Jersey Jersey NM60 to NM80
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD

NEEDLE to use

 SIZE to use
Knitted fabric Jersey NM70 to NM100
Knitwear Jersey NM70 to NM90
Knitwear elasticised Stretch NM70, NM80 & NM90
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD

NEEDLE to use

 SIZE to use
Lace select to material NM70 to NM90
Lame Microtex NM60 to NM90
Lavable Universal NM60 to NM90
Leather, hard thick Leather NM100 to NM120
Leather, thin Leather or Universal NM70 to NM90
Light cotton& cotton mixes Universal NM70/80
Linen Universal NM80, NM90
Loden Universal NM80 to NM120
Lycra Stretch NM70, NM80 & NM90

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 Jersey NM70 to NM90
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
Metallic thread Metallic NM80, NM90
Micro-fibre fabric Microtex NM60 to NM90
Multicoloured seams Double eye NM80

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Twin NM70 to NM100

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 Universal triple NM80, NE2.5 or 3mm
Nettle fabric Universal NM80 to NM100
Nylon Universal or Microtex NM60 to NM90
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
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FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
Organdie Universal or Microtex NM60, NM70
Organza Universal or Microtex NM60, NM70
Overalls Jeans NM100, NM110
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
Panne Velvet Stretch NM80

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Universal NM70, NM80
Patchwork Quilting NM75, NM90
Pin tucks Twin NM60 to NM100 / NE 1.6 to 4.0mm
Pin tucks elastic materials Stretch twin NM70 or NM80 / NE 2.5 or 4.0mm
Polycotton Universal NM70, NM80
Polyester Universal or Microtex NM60, NM100
Poplin Universal or Microtex NM60, NM80
PVC Leathercloth Jeans NM90
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
Quilting Quilting NM80, NM90
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
Reversible Universal or Jersey NM70 to NM100
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
Sail cloth Universal NM70, NM80
Seersucker Universal NM70 to NM90
Sequined material Microtex NM70 to NM90

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Stretch NM80 to NM90
Shirts Universal NM70, NM80
Shirts with elastic threads Stretch NM80
Shot fabric Universal or Microtex NM60 to NM80
Silk Microtex NM60 to NM90
Silk jersey Stretch NM70, NM80
Single jersey Stretch NM70, NM80
Suits Universal NM80, NM80
Sweatshirt fabrics Jersey NM70 to NM90
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
Table - linen Universal NM60 to NM100
Taffeta Microtex or Universal NM60, NM70
Terry cloth Universal NM80, NM90
Thermo velour Universal NM70 to NM90

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Stretch NM80, NM90
Topstitching Quilting NM80, NM90

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Microtex NM60, NM90
Triple decorative seams Universal triple NM80 / NE2.5 or NE4.0mm
T-shirt hems & edges Stretch twin NM65 or NM75/NE 2.5 or NE 4.0mm
Tulle Universal or Jersey NM70, NM80
Twill Jeans NM70 to NM110
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
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FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
Velour Universal NM70 to NM100
Velour jersey Stretch NM80, NM90
Velvet Stretch NM80, NM90
Vinyl Microtex NM60 to NM110

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Universal NM70, NM90
Viscose Universal NM70, NM80
Voile Universal NM60 to NM80
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
Waxed cloth Microtex NM80 to NM100
Wing-needle Hemstitch NM100, NM120
Wool & wool blends Universal NM70 to NM100
Woollen felted Universal NM80 to Nm120
Work wear Jeans NM100, NM110
 
FABRIC / STITCH / THREAD NEEDLE to use SIZE to use
ZWIHO Double hemstitch

NM100
   
   


 
 
 
 
 
universal needle / boxes of 100 needles

 
Save over 30% against the usual cost of needles. Allow an extra 2 days for delivery.
assorted sizes click here
packs of 5 click here
reference size needles
per box		 box
price		  
705A100X120 NM 120 100 £tba

705A100X110 NM 110 100 £tba
705A100X100 NM 100 100 £tba
705A100X90 NM 90 100 £tba
705A100X80 NM 80 100 £tba
705A100X70 NM 70 100 £tba
705A100X60 NM 60 100 £tba
 
     
 
universal needle

With a slightly rounded point for trouble free sewing of numerous types of materials including jerseys & synthetics.

assorted sizes
click here
bulk boxes
click here

reference size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705B5X120 NM 120 5 £tba

705B5X110 NM 110 5 £tba
705B5X100 NM 100 5 £tba
705B5X90 NM 90 5 £tba
705B5X80 NM 80 5 £tba
705B5X70 NM 79 5 £tba
705B5X60 NM 60 5 £tba
 
     
 
universal needle / assorted sizes

With a slightly rounded point for trouble free sewing of numerous types of materials including jerseys & synthetics.

bulk boxes
click here
one size packs
click here

reference size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705B5X70-100 NM 70-100 5 £tba

705B5X70-90 NM 70-90 5 £tba
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stretch needle
With medium ball point, special eye and scarf area prevents slip stitches in highly elastic materials. For elastic materials and highly elastic knit wear.

Colour code: yellow

reference size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705SB5X75 NM 75 5 £tba

705SB5X90 NM 90 5 £tba
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jersey needle / ball point 
With medium ball point for knitted fabrics. Ball point slips between fabric strands to avoid cutting & fraying.

reference size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705SUKB5X100 NM 100 5 £tba

705SUKB5X90 NM 90 5 £tba
705SUKB5X80 NM 80 5 £tba
705SUKB5X70 NM 70 5 £tba
assorted sizes - - - -
705SUKB5X70-100 NM 70-100 5 £tba
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leather needle
With a  special cutting point for easier penetration of leather and other similar materials.

Important note:
Not suitable for textiles.
 

reference size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705LLB5X110 NM 110 5 £tba

705LLB5X100 NM 100 5 £tba
705LLB5X90 NM 90 5 £tba
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705LLB5X80-100 NM 80-100 5 £tba
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quilting needle
Special taper to the slightly rounded point which easily penetrates the thick layers preventing damage to the material. For quilting & patchwork.

Colour code: green

reference size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705QB5X90 NM 90 5 £tba

705QB5X75 NM 110 5 £tba
assorted sizes - - - -
705QB5X75-90 NM 75-90 5 £tba
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embroidery needle
For embroidering with decorative or metallic threads. With light ball & especially wide eye & groove to accommodate voluminous & woollen threads.

Colour code: red

reference size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705EB5X75 NM 75 5 £tba

705EB5X90 NM 90 5 £tba
assorted sizes - - - -
705EB5X75-90 NM 75-90 5 £tba
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jean / denim needle
Medium ball point penetrates thick, solid fabrics easily avoiding damage to material. A strengthened blade minimises deflection to prevent breakage and skipped stitches.
For denim and similar type materials.
Colour code: blue

reference size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705JB5X110 NM 110 5 £tba

705JB5X100 NM 100 5 £tba
705JB5MX90 NM 90 5 £tba
705JB5X80 NM 80 5 £tba
705JB5X70 NM 70 5 £tba
assorted sizes - - - -
705JB5X90-110 NM 90-110 5 £tba
 
     
 
metallic needle
With a long 2mm eye on all sizes this needle is used for sewing fancy, special effect threads in particular metallic threads.

reference size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705B5X120 NM 120 5 £tba

705B5X110 NM 110 5 £tba
705B5X100 100 NM 5 £tba
705B5X90 90 NM 5 £tba
705B5X80 80 NM 5 £tba
705B5X70 70 NM 5 £tba
705B5X60 60 NM 5 £tba
 
     
 
top stitch needle

With a long 2mm eye on all sizes this needle is used for top & decorative stitching with multiple thread set ups. also used for replacing missing stitches in embroidery.

reference size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
130NB5X100 NM 100 5 £tba

130NB5X90 NM 90 5 £tba
130NB5X80 NM 80 5 £tba
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hem stitch / wing needle
With a 'wing' on each side of the blade which pushes the fabric aside. For decorative seams and hemstitching in closely woven fabrics.

reference size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705WINGB1CX120 NM 120 1 £tba

705WINGB1CX100 NM 100 1 £tba
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embroidery spring needle

With a spring around the needle, which assumes the function of the presser foot, for individual patterns, free motion & better sight during embroidering.

Supplied in a round plastic container.

 

 reference size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705SPRINGB10X80 NM 80 1 £tba

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easy threading needle
Universal needle with small slip in threading slot in the eye.
Particularly suitable for easy sliding of sewing thread into the eye.

reference size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705B5X120 NM 120 5 £tba

705B5X110 NM 110 5 £tba
705B5X100 NM 100 5 £tba
705B5X90 NM 90 5 £tba
705B5X80 NM 80 5 £tba
705B5X70 NM 70 5 £tba
705B5X60 NM 60 5 £tba
 
     
 
microtex needle
Special point for easier piercing of very fine or densely woven fabrics. For precise stitching of edges, also for silk, micro fibre fabrics, coated materials, s foils & artificial leather.
Colour code: purple

reference size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705B5X120 NM 120 5 £tba

705B5X110 NM 110 5 £tba
705B5X100 NM 100 5 £tba
705B5X90 NM 90 5 £tba
705B5X80 NM 80 5 £tba
705B5X70 NM 70 5 £tba
705B5X60 NM 60 5 £tba
 
     
 
double eye needle
With two eyes, for decorative seams with decorative threads.
 

reference size needles
per pack		 pack
price		  
705DEB5CX80 NM 80 5 £tba

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twin domestic / universal needle
view needle distance size options 1.6 mm - 2.0 mm - 2.5 mm - 3.0 mm - 4.0 mm - 6.0 mm

reference needle
distance		 size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705ZWIB1CX1.6/70 1.6 mm NM 80 1 £tba

705ZWIB1CX1.6/80 1.6 mm NM 90 1 £tba
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705ZWIB1CX2.0/80 2.0 mm NM 80 1 £tba
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705ZWIB1CX2.5/70 2.5 mm NM 70 1 £tba

705ZWIB1CX2.5/80

2.5 mm

 NM 80 1 £tba
 
     
 
twin domestic / universal needle
view needle distance size options 1.6 mm - 2.0 mm - 2.5 mm - 3.0 mm - 4.0 mm - 6.0 mm

reference needle
distance		 size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705ZWIB1CX3.0/90 3.0 mm NM 80 1 £tba

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705ZWIB1CX4.0/80 4.0 mm NM 80 1 £tba
705ZWIB1CX4.0/90 4.0 mm NM 90 1 £tba
705ZWIB1CX4/100 4.0 mm NM 100 1 £tba
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twin domestic / universal needle
view needle distances size options 1.6 mm - 2.0 mm - 2.5 mm - 3.0 mm - 4.0 mm - 6.0 mm

reference needle
distance		 size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705ZWIB1X1.6/70 6.0 mm NM 100 1 £tba

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triple domestic / universal needle

reference needle
distance		 size needles
per pack		 pack
ice		  
705DRIB1CX2.5/80 2.5 mm NM 80 1 £tba

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705DRIB1CX3.0/80 3.0 mm NM 80 1 £tba
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twin embroidery needle

reference needle
distance		 size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705EZWIB1CX2/75 2.0 mm NM 75 1 £tba

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705EZWIB1CX3/75 3.0 mm NM 75 1 £tba
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double hemstitch / packs of 1 needle

reference needle
distance		 size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705ZWIHOB1CX100 2.5 mm NM 100 1 £tba

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stretch twin needle

reference needle
distance		 size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705SZWIB1X2.5/75 2.5 mm NM 75 1 £tba

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705SZWIB1CX4/75 4.00 mm NM 75 1 £tba
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metallic twin needle

reference needle
distance		 size needles
in pack		 pack
price		  
705ZWIMETX2.5/80 2.5 mm NM 80 1 £tba

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705ZWIMETX3.0/90 3.00 mm NM 90 1 £tba
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