Schiffli embroidery

Special needle systems for Schiffli embroidery

Today, apart from some very special types, there are mainly two different Schiffli systems in use. Experts distinguish between two fundamentally different machine types and needle systems:

Find the right needle to avoid material damage using special point shapes

The advantages of the R point:

Color coding – needle identification made easy

For a quick and easy identification of the needle size and point shape, SCHMETZ Schiffli needles are provided with a color code. It is printed on the flat part of the shank. Thanks to the color code, the machine operator can see at a glance whether all needles in the machine have the same characteristics in terms of needle size and point shape.

SCHMETZ needles with special geometry SA to work with very heavy or special effect yarns like Lurex.

Needle systems with the additional designation SA indicate needles with an extremely wide eye for very heavy embroidery threads. Compared to the standard eye, the SA eye is approximately 20 % wider.

The SCHMETZ solution for repair work in Schiffli embroidery - The 130 N Topstitch and the DBXK5 needle

Even if the greatest care is taken in the production process, there are repeated instances when Schiffli embroidery must be restitched. For example, due to thread breakage during the embroidery process you might face missing stiches and defective Schiffli embroidery appearances.

Recommendations for fabrics, sizes and point shapes

Choosing the suitable SCHMETZ Schiffli needle can help you to avoid or at least reduce the following manufacturing problems in most cases:

Typical Schiffli embroidery problems are:

Material damages · Defective Schiffli embroidery appearance · Needle breakage · Skip stitches/thread breakage