MEDIUM BALL POINT "SUK"

Schmetz 287 WH SUK / 1738 A SUK / 16x95 SUK / 71x1 SUK – Medium Ball Point – Industrial Sewing Machine Needles

Designed for durability and gentle fabric handling, the Schmetz SUK industrial sewing needles are equipped with a medium ball point, making them perfect for sewing medium to coarse denim, coarse knits, and corsetry materials. These needles gently push aside fibres rather than cutting through them—minimising damage and skipped stitches.

Engineered for high-speed industrial lockstitch machines, the 287 WH SUK system ensures smooth performance and consistent stitch quality, even in demanding professional environments.

Needle Specifications:

• Customary Designations: 287 WH SUK, 1738 A SUK, 16X95 SUK, 71X1 SUK

• CANU Code: 14:20FB1

• Point Style: SUK (Medium Ball Point)

• Type of Coating: Chrome

• Shank Diameter: 1.62 mm

• Overall Length: 38.9 mm

• Length to Eye: 33.9 mm

• Blade Shape: Straight

• Number of Grooves: 1

• Stitch Type: Double lockstitch (Class 300)

• Pack Quantity: 10 Needles

• Manufacturer: Schmetz

Applications / Highlights:

SUK (Medium Ball Point) needles are more rounded than "SES" needles and designed for deeper thread displacement—ideal when sewing through heavier or layered materials.

Recommended For:

• Medium to coarse denim fabrics

• Coarse knitwear

• Corsetry materials

• Stone- or sand-washed denim grades

Examples of Use:

• Jeans & denim jackets

• Sweaters & knitwear

• Corsets & shapewear

• Heavy casualwear

• Thick sportswear