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Schmetz 2018 / 175X3 / TQX3 Industrial Sewing Machine Needles – STU Heavy Rounded Point

Precision-manufactured by Schmetz, these industrial sewing machine needles are designed specifically for button sewing applications on lightweight to medium-weight woven fabrics, knits, and soft leathers.

Featuring the STU heavy rounded point, these needles ensure safe, secure, and accurate button attachment. The STU point offers reinforced durability and smooth penetration for thick stitching areas commonly encountered in button sewing, preventing skipped stitches and fabric damage.

Compatible with needle systems 2018, 175X3, and TQX3, and identified by CANU 44:15JB1, these needles are widely used in high-speed industrial sewing environments for shirts, blouses, suits, and jeans.

Needle Specifications:

• Customary Needle Designations: 2018, 175X3, TQX3

• CANU: 44:15JB1

• Point Style: STU (Heavy Rounded Point – Special for Button Sewing)

• Type of Coating: Chrome

• Shank Diameter: 1.75 mm

• Overall Length: 44.7 mm

• Length to Eye: 41.4 mm

• Needle Form: Straight needle with single groove and scarf

• Stitch Type Class: 100, 300

• Application: Button Sewing

• Brand: Schmetz – Premium German Quality

Applications / Examples of Use:

• Industrial button sewing on:

  • Shirts & blouses

  • Suits & formalwear

  • Jeans & trousers

  • Light leather garments

  • Knitted and woven fabrics