Example for Needle Description

The 130/705 system, which is the most common for household machines, is explained by the following picture of a Jersey/Stretch needle.

130/705 H-S/70

130 = Shank length (1)

705 = Flat shank (2)

H = Needle scarf (3)

S = Needle point (here medium ball point) (4)

70= Needle size 0.7 mm (5)