Schmetz Stretch Needle sewing machine needles are designed with a shank that is flatter than on other needles with the same diameter. This means that the needle is closer to the hook, which helps to avoid skipped stitches.

Suitable fabrics

• For elastic or highly elastic knitted fabric
• The more elastic the material, the more suited the stretch needle is (if in doubt, use the stretch needle).
• Swimwear fabrics
• Fine jersey, silk jersey, single jersey, velour cloth
• Cotton knitwear