Needles

Please note that the information to the Below is general information gathered over the years from experienced customers. This information is in no way absolute, and is designed to be a general guide to assisting embroiders with their needle selection. Fil-tec, Inc. / Bobbin Central recommends testing needles and scrap fabrics when you have questions or concerns.

Needle Size Information
Material:	Needle Type:	Material:	Needle Type:
Canvas	80/12 Sharp	Lycra, Spandex	70/10, 75/11, 80/10 Ball point
Coated/Waterproof	80/12 Sharp/Ball point	Nylon	70/10, 75/11, 80/10 Ball point
Corduroy	75/11 Sharp/Ball point	Organza	65/9 Ball point
Cotton Sheeting	70/10, 75/11, 80/12 Sharp	Rayon	75/11 Ball point
Denim	75/11 Sharp/Ball point	Satin	75/11 Ball point
Dress shirt	70/10, 75/11, 80/10 Ball point	Sweater Knit	75/11 Ball point
Golf Shirt	70/10, 75/11, 80/10 Ball point	Sweatshirt	70/10, 75/11, 80/10 Ball point
Lace	75/11 Sharp	Taffeta	65/9 Ball point
Leather	80/12, 90/14 Sharp	Terry Cloth	75/11 Sharp/Ball point
Lingerie & Silk	60/8, 70/10, 75/11 Sharp	Vinyl	75/11 Wedge Point

Long Arm Quilting Machine Needle Guide
Machine	RG	FFG	134, 135x5	135x17
A-1 Elite				X
A-1 Platinum elite			X
APQS	X
Babylock			X
Gammill	X	X
Handi Quilter			X
Innova	X	X
Ken Quilt	X	X
Nolting	X	X
Pfaff	X	X
Prodigy	X	X
Tin Lizzie	X	X
Viking	X	X