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
265 KK, DPX2655 EO KK, 438-8 EO KK, 438-8 KK, DPX438 KK, 1906 KK, 265-5 KK, 265-5 EO KK, DPX2655 KK, 438 KK, SGX1906 KK
Canu designation
18:61
Further point designations
SET, RD
Needle form description
Straight needle with single groove and scarf
Technical sewing application
Zig zag stitch
Stitch type class
300
Recommended for
Medium-weight woven fabrics, Artificial leather, Leather for clothing
Examples of use
Workwear, Covers for mattresses, Seat covers, Jeans, Sweatshirts
