Price is per package of 10 needles
 
R TIP
 
Regular round point
Standard for lockstitch (FST 301); woven fabrics, artificial leather, coated woven fabrics
Application
Shirts, trousers, various types of garments
Other point designations
SET, RD
Standard round point; cloth point with no cutting effect
Largely straight, somewhat irregular seam appearance
Thread slightly elevated
Suitable for medium to long stitches
Application
Soft leather (clothing leather)
Multi-directional applications
Example
Clothing, vehicle seats (also for foils and coated materials)
 
BP (FG) TIP - Medium ball point
 
For elastic or loose-knit fabrics or sewing fabric with rubber or elastomer content
Application
Sweaters, lace, underwear, Schiffli embroidery
Other point designations
SUK, B Ball, M Ball, SI
 
LR TIP
 
Cuts the leather in the sewing direction at an angle below 45°, slanted to the right
Thread: slight to moderate slant (leather-dependent), slightly elevated
Stitch holes easily visible
Suitable for short to medium stitches
Application
Decorative lockstitch seams in soft to medium-hard leather
Virtually all common types of leather
Example
Shoes, leather garments, upholstered furniture, bags, belts, car seats
 
SD TIP
 
Round point with polished triple cutting edges at the very end of the point
Slightly triangular cut in leather
Straight seam
Thread slightly elevated
Suitable for short to medium stitches
Application
Straight seam position (slightly irregular)
Soft leather (clothing leather)
Multi-directional applications
Example
Shoes, fine leather products, leather embroidery (also for foils and coated materials)