Needles with a shorter shank are used when sewing thick or high layers of material. This prevents the shank from penetrating the material and damaging it.
Point style
Normal round point
Slightly sharp point
Suitable for woven fabrics, coated materials, soft clothing leather and artificial leather
Standard point for lockstitch
Length butt to eye
339 mm
Shank diameter
2.0 mm
Customary needle designations
PFX797K, 556 KH, 135X29, SY 1902, 135X9, 797 KH, SY 6795, PFX134 K, SY 1910, 797 KSP