Choosing a Needle

Select the needle type that is appropriate for the embroidery job being run on the machine. Different fabrics and threads will determine what needle type is used.

Here are some general guidelines:

Ball point needles are commonly used on knits.
Sharp or Normal point needles are sharper than the ball points and are generally used on woven goods, such as caps or bags.
Teflon needles have less friction and heating, and are therefore a good choice for coated fabrics.

Refer to the following table for more specific guidelines regarding choosing a needle:

Fabric Type	Needle
Coated fabrics	80/12 Sharp Teflon optional
Corduroy	80/12 Sharp
Cotton sheeting	70/10 to 80/12 Sharp
Denim	80/12 Sharp
Dress shirt (woven)	70/10 to 80/12 Sharp
Golf shirt (50/50)	70/10 to 80/12 Light ball
Golf shirt (100% cotton)	70/10 to 80/12 Light ball
Leather	70/10 to 80/12 Light ball or Sharp Teflon optional
Lycra or Spandex	70/10 to 80/12 Medium ball
Nylon windbreaker	70/10 to 80/12 Light ball
Satin jacket	70/10 to 80/12 Light ball
Sweater (knit)	70/10 to 80/12 Medium ball
Sweatshirt	70/10 to 80/12 Light ball
Terry cloth	80/12 Sharp

Please note that Melco cannot guarantee good performance with all needles available on the market.