DBx1 SUK, 16x231 SUK — SCHMETZ Industrial Sewing Machine Needles for Knitwear and Denim, 10 pcs.

DBx1 SUK, 16x231 SUK are SCHMETZ industrial sewing machine needles for knitwear, denim, and coarser-textured textiles. The medium ball point helps push knit loops and fabric threads aside, reducing the risk of damage while sewing.

SUK Needle Point Features

SUK (Medium Ball Point) is a medium-rounded ball point. It is more rounded than SES and designed for coarser-textured materials where it is important to push threads aside rather than cut through them.

SUK is suitable for medium-weight and heavyweight denim, including stonewashed and sandwashed denim fabrics. When you choose the right needle size, it helps reduce damage to the fabric threads.

Suitable Materials and Applications

• Medium- to coarse-knit fabrics.
• Medium-weight and heavyweight denim.
• Stonewashed denim.
• Sandwashed denim.
• Corsets and corset-style garments.
• Coarser-textured textiles suited to a medium ball point.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: SCHMETZ.
• Needle system: DBx1 SUK.
• Alternative designation: 16x231 SUK.
• Needle point type: SUK — Medium Ball Point.
• Point shape: medium-rounded ball point.
• Applications: knitwear, denim, and corset garments.
• Pack size: 10 needles.

Compatibility and Needle Selection

These needles are designed for industrial sewing machines that use the corresponding DBx1 or 16x231 needle system. Before purchasing, check the system designation and choose an NM size suited to the material and thread.

Recommendation: For finer knitwear, compare SUK with SES. If you need greater needle stability or want to reduce the risk of skipped stitches, consider the SUK SERV 7 version.