Point shapes:
Normal round point “R”
The normal round point is the standard point form and has a slim, conical shape. No point supplement “R” is mentioned in the system code.
Applications:
- Light woven fabrics.
- Coated materials, heavy woven materials, e.g. tent awnings.
- Laminated materials with soft plastic or thin cardboard.
- Films.
- Leather/textile combinations.
Light ball point “SES”
The light ball point displaces woven and knitted threads, directly piercing the spaces, and avoiding damage to the material.
Applications:
- Fine to medium knitwear.
- Light denim materials.
- Light, densely woven materials.
- Medium to heavy woven fabrics.
- Laminated materials (textile/textile).
Medium ball point “SUK”
Needles with a medium ball point are rounder than the “SES” light ball point.
Applications:
- Medium to coarse denim materials.
- Coarse knitwear.
- Manufacture of corsetry.