The basic principle when selecting your needle size is to remember that the smaller the number, the lighter the needle.
The below is a rough guide to help you make an assessment on the needle you require for your industrial sewing machine.
If your machine is not listed or you are still unsure about which needle to select, please do not hesitate to contact us for help.
Plain Sewers
10/70 silks and light material
12/80 general clothing
14/90 general clothing
16/100 denim or equivalent
18/110 denim or equivalent
19/120 light upholstery
20/130 light to medium canvas or equivalent
22/140 medium to heavy canvas or equivalent
Overlockers
10/70 silks and light material
12/80 general clothing
14/90 general clothing
16/100 denim or equivalent
18/110 denim or equivalent
19/120 upholstery
Walking Foot / Compound Feed
19/120 light upholstery
20/130 light to medium canvas or equivalent
22/140 medium to heavy canvas or equivalent (standard
walking foot needle supplied with most machines)
23/160 heavy canvas or equivalent
24/180 heavy canvas or equivalent
K6 or equivalent
22/140 light canvas or equivalent
23/160 medium canvas or equivalent
24/180 heavy canvas or equivalent
25/200 extra heavy fabrics
26/230 extra extra heavy
