Needles by Fabric Type

A

  • African Mudcloth - Universal 80/12
  • Artificial Leather - Microtex or Leather 70/10-100/16
  • Alpaca - Universal, 80/12 on wovens, 75/11 on knits

B

  • Bamboo - Microtex 70/10-90/14 or Super NonStick 70/10-100/16
  • Batik - Universal 80/12
  • Batiste - Universal 60/8, 70/10
  • Batting - Quilting 75/11 on lightweight fabrics, 90/14 on heavier fabrics
  • Beaded - Jeans/Denim 90/14
  • Bed Linen, Jersey - Stretch 75/11-90/14
  • Bed Linen Woven - Universal 70/10-100/16
  • Boiled Wool - Universal 90/14
  • Bouclé - Jersey 70/10-100/16
  • Brocade - Universal or Microtex 60/8-90/14

C

  • Cambric - Universal 60/8, 70/10
  • Camel Hair - Universal 80/12
  • Canvas - Jeans 90/14-110/18
  • Cashmere - Universal 80/121 on wovens, Stretch 75/11 on knits
  • Chambray - Universal 80/12-90/14
  • Charmeuse - Metallic 60/8-70/10 or Jeans/Denim 75/11
  • Chenille - Universal 80/12-90/14
  • Chiffon - Universal or Microtex 60/8-70/10
  • China Silk - Metallic 70/10
  • Coated Material - Microtex 70/10-110/18 or Super NonStick 70/10-100/16
  • Corduroy - Jeans/Denim or Universal 80/12
  • Cork - Microtex 70/10-90/14 or Super NonStick 70/10-100/16
  • Crinkle - Universal 80/12 for cotton, Universal or Jeans/Denim 70/10 for silk and polyester

D

  • Damask - Universal 80/12
  • Denim - Jeans 90/14-110/18
  • Double-Face Woven - Universal 70/10-110/18
  • Dupion - Microtex or Jeans/Denim 70/10

E

  • Elastic - Stretch 75/11-90/14 or Super NonStick 70/10-100/16
  • Embroidered - Jeans/Denim 70/10 for light embroidery, 90/14 to pierce dense embroidery
  • Eyelash - Stretch 75/11
  • Eyelet - Jeans/Denim or Microtex 70/10

F

  • Faux Fur - Universal 80/12 for fur with flexible backing, 90/14 for fur with stiff backing
  • Faux Leather - Stretch 75/11
  • Faux Suede - Stretch 75/11 or Jeans/Denim 70/10 for lightweight, 80/12 for heavy weight
  • Felt - Universal 80/12-110/18
  • Flannel - Universal 80/12
  • Fleece - Universal 70/10-90/14 or Stretch 75/11-90/14
  • Foils - Microtex 60/8-110/18
  • Fun Fur - Universal 70/10-100/16 or Jersey 75/11-90/14

G

  • Gabardine - Universal 70/10-100/16
  • Gauze - Jersey 70/10, 80/12
  • Georgette - Universal or Microtex 60/8-80/12
  • Glitter - Stretch 75/11 on kinit, Universal 80/12 on woven
  • Guatemalan Cotton - Universal 80/12
  • Guatemalan Cotton - Universal 80/12

H

  • Hand Woven - Universal 80/12
  • Hemp Cloth - Universal 90/14

J

  • Jacquard - Universal 80/12-100/16
  • Jeans - Jeans 70/10-110/18 or Jeans Twin 4.0/100
  • Jersey - Jersey 60/8-80/12
  • Jersey with Elastic - Stretch 75/11-90/14

K

  • Knits - Jersey 70/10-100/16
  • Knits with Elastic - Jersey 70/10-100/16 or Stretch 75/11 or 90/14

L

  • Lace - Microtex 70/10-90/14 or Stretch 75/11, 90/14
  • Lamé - Microtex 60/8-90/14
  • Leather, Thick (Real or Artificial) - Leather 100/16-120/19
  • Leather, Thin - Leather or Universal 70/10-90/14
  • Linen & Half Linen - Universal 70/10-90/14
  • Lingerie - Stretch 75/11 or 90/14, or Jersey 70/10-90/14
  • Lycra - Stretch 75/11-90/14, Jersey 70/10-90/14 or Super NonStick 70/10-100/16

M

  • Microfiber - Microtex 60/8-90/14
  • Mohair - Universal 70/10-80/12
  • Moleskin - Microtex 70/10

N

  • Nylon - Universal or Microtex 60/8-90/14

O

  • Oil Cloth - Microtex 80/12-100/16 or Super NonStick 70/10-100/16
  • Organdy - Universal or Microtex 60/8, 70/10
  • Organza - Universal or Microtex 60/8, 70/10

P

  • Plastic - Super NonStick 70/10-100/16, Microtex 60/8-100/16, or Jeans/Denim 70/10-110/18
  • Polyester - Universal or Microtex 60/8-100/16
  • Poplin - Microtex or Universal 60/8-80/12

Q

  • Quilt - Quilting 75/11, 90/14 or Jeans 70/10-110/18

R

  • Rayon - Universal 70/10, 80/12
  • Ripstop - MIcrotex 70/10 or Jeans/Denim 70/10

S

  • Satin - Microtex, Jeans, or Universal depending on fabric weight
  • Seersucker - Universal 70/10-90/14
  • Sequined Fabric - Microtex 70/10-90/14 or Stretch 75/11, 90/14
  • Shirting - Universal 70/10 or Jeans/Denim 70/10
  • Silk - Microtex 60/8-90/14
  • Silk Jersey - Stretch 75/11
  • Sunbrella - Universal 80/12-90/14 for lighter fabrics, Jeans/Denim 100/16-110/18 for heavier fabrics
  • Sweatshirt - Jersey 70/10-90/14

T

  • Taffeta - Microtex or Universal 60/8, 70/10
  • Tencel - Microtex 70/10, Jeans/Denim 70/10, or Universal 70/10
  • Terry Cloth - Universal 80/12, 90/14
  • Thermovelour Fleece - Universal 70/10-90/14 or Stretch 75/11, 90/14
  • Tulle - Universal or Jersey 70/10, 80/12
  • Twill - Jeans 70/10-110/18

V

  • Velour - Universal 70/10-100/16
  • Velour Jersey - Stretch 75/11, 90/14
  • Velvet - Stretch 75/11, 90/14 or Universal 70/10-90/14
  • Velvet Burn-Out - Stretch 75/11-90/14
  • Velvet Panne - Stretch 75/11 or Universal 70/10-80/12
  • Vinyl - Microtex 60/8-90/14 or Super NonStick 70/10-100/16
  • Voile - Universal 60/8-80/12

W

  • Waxed Cloth - Microtex 80/12-100/16 or Super NonStick 70/10-100/16