SCHMETZ Stretch home sewing machine needles are great for elastic materials and highly elastic knitwear.
The medium ball point, specially designed eye, and scarf prevent skipped stitches.
The SCHMETZ Stretch needle has a medium ball point, smaller eye and a deep scarf.
Use on highly elastic knits especially if the fiber content includes Lycra®, Spandex or elastic.
Brand: SCHMETZ
Material: Nickel-Plated Metal
Point shape: Medium ballpoint
Needle Type: 130/705 H-S
Needle Systems: 15 X 1, 130R, HAx1, PF130, HAx1GT, HAx1SP, SY2020, HAx1ST and SY2031.
Features:
- For most types of home machines
- Medium ball point for knits, elastic and synthetic suede
- Less round than ballpoint
- Prevents skipping
- The special design helps to avoid skipped stitches.
- The shank is flatter than on other needles with the same diameter. This means that the needle is closer to the hook, which also helps to avoid skipped stitches.
- Special scarf
- Shorter eye
Suitable Fabrics:
- For elastic or highly elastic knitted fabric
- The more elastic the material, the more suited the stretch needle is (if in doubt, use the stretch needle).
- Swimwear fabrics
- Fine jersey, silk jersey, single jersey, velour cloth
- Cotton knitwear
Available Needle Sizes:- 90/14
- 75/11
Package Options:- Pack of 5 units