SCHMETZ Microtex home sewing machine needles are generically known as a "sharp" needles. The very slim acute point creates beautiful topstitching on fashion sewing and perfectly straight stitches for piecing and quilting. Use the SCHMETZ Microtex needles when precision is paramount. 
 
Perfect for use on tightly woven fabrics such as silk, rayon, mircrofibre fabrics, coated materials, foils and synthetic leather.