Schmetz Microtex Machine Needles, 80/12

Microtex needles are good for sewing very fine microfiber fabrics including nylon ripstop fabrics, other densely woven wind shell fabrics and lining materials as well as PU/TPU and silicone coated materials. These needles are characterized by a slim and sharp point that allows the needle to pierce the fabric accurately and create precise straight stitches also on densely woven and coated materials.

Needle system 130/705 H that fits most home sewing machines and sergers.

The package includes 5 needles.

Note that Microtex needles are rather sensitive for wear and damage and might need to be replaced more often than other needles.

Choose needle size according to material thickness and weight: the heavier the material, the thicker the needle. However, note that needle size determines suitable thread thickness. Sewing with thicker threads requires a thicker Microtex needle.

Needle size 60/8:

Use only for very thin materials. Works best with #100 or #120 thread.

Needle size 70/10:

Use for thin materials such as thin tent and tarp materials and thin microfiber fabrics. Works best with #100 or #120 thread. Use maximum with #75 thread.

Needle size 80/16:

Use for light to medium weight fabrics. Works best with #70 or #100 thread. Use maximum with #60 thread.

Needle size 90/14:

Use for medium to thick fabrics. Works best with #70 thread. Use maximum with #50 thread.

Needle size 100/16:

Use for heavier materials and thick webbings. Use maximum with #50 thread.

Neeedle size 110/18:

Use for very heavy materials and size #50/#30 thread.