Schmetz Sewing Machine Needles, Household / Domestic - Overlock / Serger ELx705 Universal Coverstitch, Carton Containing 20 Packets (Various Sizes) System: ELx705. THE WORLD'S BEST NEEDLES. FREE large WB1 needle threader. • Sizes: 80/12, 90/14, Assorted 80/12 & 90/14. • Colour Code: Black. • Coating: Standard. • Point Shape: Slightly rounded point. • Key Feature: For household overlock or coverlock machines whose operating instructions specify the use of the needle system ELx705 or SY 2022. • Key Feature: Flat shank. • Key Feature: Second thread groove. • Feature: Regular point. This needle is designed for use in electronic multi-purpose overlockers / sergers that do overlock, cover, safety and mock safety stitches. Not suitable for use in normal home sewing machines or embroidery machines. Machines should specify ELx705 system. A carton contains 20 packets of needles, with 5 needles per packet for a total of 100 needles. Overlock / Serger needles have a groove on the front and back sides of the blade to reduce skipped stitches. ELx705 needles have increased strength due to a reinforced blade, leading to less needle breakage and straighter stitches. ELx705 needles have a slightly rounded point for universal use. The ELx705 needle is a semi-ballpoint design and is suitable for knits and wovens. Special sewing machines like overlock and coverlock machines often require special needle systems such as the ELx705. These unique needles are adapted to the requirements of the respective model and are not interchangeable with other household or overlock needles. Like most household needles, the SCHMETZ ELx705 overlock needle has a flat shank for easy positioning in the sewing machine. The key feature of the ELx705 overlock needle that distinguishes it from other household needles is the second thread groove, which supports the formation and creation of chain stitches, such as overlock or coverlock stitches, and ensures that only low thread tension is required to form the stitch. Like the Universal needle, the ELx705 has a slightly rounded needle point, making it universally applicable and suitable for handling a wide variety of materials. Size 80/12 needles are suitable for most lightweight fabrics. Size 90/14 needles are suitable for most medium and heavyweight fabrics. Schmetz German-made sewing machine needles have been made to the highest quality since 1851. Only Schmetz provides sewers worldwide with the consistent quality that sews the perfect stitch every time. While other companies attach fancy names to discounted cheap needle products, Schmetz pursues an active development and research program aimed at continually improving the performance of its needles ensuring that Schmetz sewing machine needles with consistently pull through the demands of the most challenging sewing applications and projects. Some people don't realise that the sewing machine needle is the most important element in the stitch forming process. Many needle companies wish they could match the amount of time, detail and quality of material that does into making every high quality Schmetz needle. In terms of sewing satisfaction, the price of using cheap discounted needles always exceeds the cost of the purchase. Using the correct needles for every different sewing applications makes all the difference to your sewing. We are an official Schmetz UK stockist and we stock a huge range of sewing machine needles including Universal (Regular), Jersey / Ball Point, Stretch, Jeans / Denim, Leather, Quilting, Embroidery, Overlocker, Metallic, Hemstitch / Wing, Topstitch, Quick Threading / Handicap / Easythread, Microtex, Double Eye, Spring, Twin, Triple etc. The Ironing Press Company - Europe's leading supplier of Ironing Presses, Sewing Machines and Accessories since 1977.