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There are several different types and sizes of '''Embroidery Needles'''.  Most any Embroidery Needle will work for any [[Industrial/Commercial Embroidery Machine]].  There are several different needle sizes and needle tips.  There are also needles made of different materials for strength and machine speeds.
There are several different types and sizes of '''Embroidery Needles'''.  Most any Embroidery Needle will work for any [[Industrial/Commercial Embroidery Machine]].  There are several different needle sizes and needle tips.  There are also needles made of different materials for strength and machine speeds.


==Needle Sizes and Tips===
==Needle Sizes and Tips==




==Suggested Needles===
==Suggested Needles==
Below is a list of suggested needle sizes and needle tips to use when embroidering on different materials.  Generally its not necessary to go to the extremes of changing the needles out unless the operator experiences excesive thread breaks, needle breaks, or just poor quality embroidery.  
Below is a list of suggested needle sizes and needle tips to use when embroidering on different materials.  Generally its not necessary to go to the extremes of changing the needles out unless the operator experiences excesive thread breaks, needle breaks, or just poor quality embroidery.  



Revision as of 23:02, 8 August 2013

There are several different types and sizes of Embroidery Needles. Most any Embroidery Needle will work for any Industrial/Commercial Embroidery Machine. There are several different needle sizes and needle tips. There are also needles made of different materials for strength and machine speeds.

Needle Sizes and Tips

Suggested Needles

Below is a list of suggested needle sizes and needle tips to use when embroidering on different materials. Generally its not necessary to go to the extremes of changing the needles out unless the operator experiences excesive thread breaks, needle breaks, or just poor quality embroidery.

A 75/11 Sharp is recommended for general use.

Material Needle Size Needle Tip
Canvas 80/12 Sharp point
Coated or Waterproof Fabrics 80/12 Sharp or light ball point
Corduroy 75/11 Sharp or ball point
Cotton Sheeting 70/10 - 80/12 Sharp point
Denim 75/11 Sharp point
Dress Shirt (woven) 70/10 - 80/12 Ball point
Golf Shirt (Knit) 70/10 - 80/12 Ball point
Lace 75/11 Sharp point
Leather 80/12 Sharp or wedge point
Lingerie and Silk 60/8 - 75/11 Sharp or light ball point
Lycra or Spandex 70/10 - 80/12 Medium ball point
Nylon Windbreaker 70/10 - 80/12 Light ball point
Organza 65/9 Ball point
Rayon 75/11 Ball point
Satin Jacket 75/11 Sharp point
Sweater 75/11 Sharp point
Sweatshirt 70/10 - 80/12 Light ball point
Taffeta 65/9 Ball point
Terry Cloth Towels 75/11 Sharp or ball point
Velvet 65/9 Ball point
Vinyl 75/11 Sharp point