The special design helps to avoid skipped stitches. The shank is flatter than on other needles with the same diameter. This means that the needle is closer to the hook, which also helps to avoid skipped stitches.

Suitable fabrics
  • For elastic or highly elastic knitted fabric
  • The more elastic the material, the more suited the stretch needle is (if in doubt, use the stretch needle).
  • Swimwear fabrics
  • Fine jersey, silk jersey, single jersey, velour cloth
  • Cotton knitwear

    New announcement from Schmetz below! You will know they are chrome needles because it will be listed on the package. Coming late 2021!

    Schmetz 2021 Chrome Announcement
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