5 Serger Needles by SCHMETZ ELx705

Size: 80/12

Included: 5 needles per pack

Schmetz needles use a dual numbering system to indicate their size.

The first number (e.g., 70, 80) is the European or metric size, (diameter in hundredths of a millimeter; a 70/10 needle has a diameter of 0.7mm) while the second number (e.g., 10, 12) is the corresponding US or ‘Singer’ size.

Smaller numbers indicate finer needles, and larger numbers indicate thicker needles.

Schmetz needles also use color bands to further indicate needle type (top band) and size (bottom band)

The SCHMETZ ELx705 needle features a reinforced blade and is used in sergers and overlock machines. The ELx705 has two grooves needed to create specialty serger stitches. The point is slightly rounded. Do not use this needle in home sewing machines.