| Length butt to eye | 338 mm |
| Shank diameter | 2.02 mm |
| Customary needle designations | 287 WH, 16X231, 71X1, DBX257, 16X257, 1738, DLX1 |
| Canu designation | 20:05 |
| Further point designations | SET, RD |
| Needle form description | Straight needle with single groove and scarf |
| Technical sewing application | Double lock stitch |
| Stitch type class | 300 |
| Recommended for | Thick leather, Heavy woven fabrics, Technical textiles |
| Examples of use | Belts, Cardboard boxes, Car mats, Transport bags |
| Coating | Chromium |
| Needle size | 2.0 Nm |
| Point style | R - Cloth point |
| Needle system | DBX1 |