DBx1 SKF, 16x231 SKF — SCHMETZ industrial sewing machine needles for very coarse knitwear, 10 pcs.

DBx1 SKF, 16x231 SKF are SCHMETZ industrial sewing machine needles for coarse knits and fine stretch fabrics. The SKF needle’s strongly rounded ball point helps push aside coarse knit loops, reducing the risk of piercing and breaking threads.

SKF needle point features

SKF (Heavy Ball Point) has a strongly rounded ball point. Its pronounced rounded shape is designed to push aside coarse, wide knit loops so the needle causes as little damage as possible to the fabric threads.

SKF is more rounded than SES and SUK, making it suitable for fabrics with a coarser knit structure and larger loops.

Suitable materials and applications

• Coarse knits with large knit loops.
• Fine stretch fabrics with covered elastomer threads.
• Stretch knits whose threads need to be pushed aside gently.
• Knitwear where it is important to reduce the risk of damaging knit loops.

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: SCHMETZ.
• Needle system: DBx1 SKF.
• Alternative designation: 16x231 SKF.
• Needle point type: SKF — Heavy Ball Point.
• Point shape: strongly rounded ball point.
• Application: coarse knits and fine stretch fabrics.
• Packaging: 10 needles.

Compatibility and needle selection

Designed for industrial sewing machines that use the DBx1 or 16x231 system. Before purchasing, check the system designation and choose an NM size suitable for the material and thread.

Important: SCHMETZ also offers the SKL point type for particularly coarse knits and very stretchy fabrics. The right choice depends on the size of the knit loops, the fabric structure, and its stretch.