Schmetz 16X231 BLUK Size 75 Industrial Sewing Machine Needles – Pack of 10

The Schmetz 16X231 BLUK Size 75 industrial sewing machine needles are designed for precision, durability, and professional-grade performance. Featuring a BLUK Teflon coating, these needles reduce friction and heat build-up, ensuring smoother sewing on challenging materials such as leather, vinyl, synthetics, and coated fabrics.

The Size 75 (NM 75 / Size 11) is ideal for medium-light fabrics, delivering clean, accurate stitching while minimising the risk of skipped stitches, needle breakage, or fabric damage. Manufactured to the highest standards, Schmetz needles are trusted worldwide by garment factories, upholstery workshops, and professional sewing environments.

Key Features:

• BLUK Teflon Coating – Reduces friction and prevents heat build-up for smooth sewing.

• Enhanced Performance on Difficult Materials – Perfect for sticky or coated fabrics like vinyl, leather, and synthetics.

• Medium-Light Fabric Applications – Size 75 ideal for lighter leather, coated textiles, and medium-weight fabrics.

• Industrial Durability – Designed for reliability under continuous high-speed production.

• Schmetz Quality – Consistent needle performance trusted by professionals worldwide.

Needle Specifications:

• Needle System: 16X231 BLUK

• Needle Size: Size 75 (NM 75 / Size 11)

• Point Style: Standard round point

• Special Feature: BLUK – Teflon-coated for reduced friction

• Shank Diameter: 1.62 mm

• Overall Length: 38.1 mm

• Length to Eye: 33.9 mm

• Shank: Round (no flattening)

• Blade Shape: Straight

• Grooves: Single groove

• Coating: BLUK Teflon finish

• Stitch Type: Lockstitch

Recommended Applications:

Best suited for leather, vinyl, coated fabrics, synthetics, and sticky materials. Ideal for professional sewing environments where smooth fabric penetration and reduced friction are essential.