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Sewing Needle
The needle is the basic sewing component. The needle is the carrier of sewing threads. The stitching is done with the help of a needle. Various type of needle is used in the apparel industry. The selection of needles depends on various factors.
Types and Shapes of Needle Points
Depending on the shapes of needle points, the needle is classified as follows.
V – Point or SetPoint Needle
This type of needle is used for woven fabric sewing. It is classified as follows.
- Slim/Sharp set point
- Medium set point
- Heavy set point
Ball Point Needle
This type of needle is used for knit fabric sewing. This type of needle is classified as follows.
- Light ball point needle
- Medium ball point needle
- Heavy ball point needle
In sum, the use of the needle depends on the end-use of the materials. So, select the needle types which is best fitted for the stitching you need.
