Making an appropriate needle selection for your embroidery tasks is a vital part of a quality embroidery operation. The correct needle can mean the difference between sharp, crisp stitching and loopy, frayed designs. The right needle also prevents thread and needle breakage.
Madeira offers a large selection of large eye needles. This style accommodates a wider range of thread sizes without increasing the thickness of the needle. Your embroidery machine can run faster with fewer thread breaks and easier needle threading.
Which needle works best with Madeira thread? The chart below should help!
| 65 #9 | 75 #11 | 80 #12 | ||
| Classic #60 | Classic #40 | X.tra #30 | ||
| Classic #40 | Classic #30 | Fire Fighter #40 | ||
| Polyneon #60 | Polyneon #40 | Classic #40 | ||
| Polyneon #40 | Frosted Matt #40 | Classic #30 | ||
| Glow #40 | FS 40 #40 | Polyneon #40 | ||
| Frosted Matt #40 | FS 45 #45 | |||
| FS 50 #50 | FS 50 #50 |
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| 90 #14 | 100 #16 |
| Supertwist #30 | Burmilana #12 |
| FS 30 #30 | FS 20 #20 |
| FS 35 #35 | FS 15 #15 |
| FS 45 #45 | Classic #12 |
| Supertwist #12 |
Know Your Needle Labels!
| Label | Uses |
| FFG/SES |
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| RG | Sharp with slightly rounded tip, use for standard chainstitched fabrics, and for delicate knits and microfiber |
| FG/SUK | Ballpoint, use for elastic fabrics with stretch, such as sweaters, lace underwear |
What are the benefits to using a Serv 6 needle?
The Schmetz Serv6 Large Eye Round Shank Needles are ideal for use when embroidering onto fabrics which are extremely elastic such as lycra, loose framed materials which tend to flutter and very densely embroidered patterns. The reinforced conical blade of the Serv6 needle leads to more stability. The flat transition between the scarf and blade reduces the pulling of the material between needle penetration and minimizes the fluttering of the fabric. 100 per box.
What are the benefits to using a FHS needle?
The Schmetz FHS needles are ideal for use when there is a need for frequent needle size changes. One hook setting on the machine fits all needle sizes and no hook re-adjustment is necessary when changing the needle in size range. The distance from hook point to the scarf and from the needle guard to the eye area remains the same for all Schmetz FHS needle sizes. This needle allows for increased production output and more efficient operators.