About the Needle
The needle is one of the important elements affecting embroidery work.
Which needle types are suitable for an embroidery machine?
DP X K5 sharp point, ballpoint, universal
What is the difference between them?
DP X K5 sharp point: The needle tip is sharp. We use it for most of our embroidery (Weaving fabric – jeans fabric – mesh fabric).
DP X K5 Ballpoint: The needle tip is round (use it for knitting fabric)
DP X K5 Universal: It’s between sharp and round. Can be used for most of our embroidery.
- Needle sizes
- Start from 60 to 110
65/9 – 70/10 – 75/11 – 80/12 – 90/14 – 100/16 – 110/18
Normally for embroidery, we need between 65 to 90
What is the relation between the needle and threads?
Finer threads smaller needle size
- (65/9 needle size can use for 75/2 or 65/2 thread count)
- (75/11 needle size can use for 108/2 or 120/2 thread count)
- (80/12 needle size can use for 130/2 or metallic threads)
- (90/14 needle size can use for 130/3, 150/2, and metallic threads
What is the relation between the needle and the design?
- Normally we use 75/11 needle size for most of our design
- We use 65/9 for small lettering and the finest detail work
- We use 90/14 for metallic threads design or lace design
Needle sizes with fabric relation
Size | Benefit | Example Fabric |
60/8 | Used for the thinnest threads and finest detail work. | Georgette, Organza, tulle, Very lightweight silks, and satins |
65/9 | Smallest of the more common needles. Used for fine fabrics, 60-weight thread, delicate design details, and tiny lettering. | silks |
70/10 | Used for fine fabrics, design details, and small letters. Good needle size for a larger majority of embroidery work. | Crêpe de chine, Taffeta, Cotton lawn, Lightweight silks and satins, Peach skin, Lightweight stretch, and jersey |
75/11 | Standard needle size and good for the majority of embroidery applications. | Poly cotton, Cotton poplin, Chambray, Lighter weight linens, and Most light or medium weight jerseys. |
80/12
85/13 |
Largest of the more common needles. Often used for caps with buckram backing or cotton duct jackets to help alleviate thread breaks. | Structured Hats |
90/14 | Used with some specialty and metallic threads. | Medium weight cotton, Linens, Light to medium weight denim, Medium weight coating, Suiting and drill, Medium weight jerseys. Light to medium weight leather Suede, PVC leather |
100/16 | Used with the thicker 12-weight threads like the wool-acrylic blends. | Heavyweight coating, Heavyweight denim, Canvas, Outdoor fabric, Heavyweight leather, Suede, PVC leather, Webbing |