Schmetz Sewing Machine Needles, Household / Domestic - Overlock / Serger ELx705 SUK CF (Medium Ball Point, Chrome Finish) Coverstitch Jersey / Ballpoint (Various Sizes) System: ELx705 SUK CF. THE WORLD'S BEST NEEDLES. FREE large WB1 needle threader. • Sizes: 65/9, 80/12, 90/14, Assorted 80/12 & 90/14. • Colour Code: Light Blue. • Coating: Standard. • Point Shape: Medium ball point. • Key Feature: For household overlock or coverlock machines whose operating instructions specify the use of the needle system ELx705, ELx705 CF, ELx705 CR or SY 2022. • Key Feature: Flat shank. • Key Feature: Second thread groove needles. • Feature: This is an ELx705 needle with a medium ball point and chrome finish. The ELx705 needle system is specially designed for cover stitch machines. This needle is designed for use in electronic multi-purpose sergers that do the overlock, cover, safety, and mocksafety stitches. This needle has a long groove on both the front and back as well as a slightly larger scarf and a medium ball point. The chrome finish (CF) reduces heat and wear and aids in slipping through the fabric. Consult your manual for the proper needle selection for your brand and model number. • Feature: Medium ball point. This needle is designed for use in electronic multi-purpose overlockers / sergers that do overlock, cover, safety and mock-safety stitches. Not suitable for use in normal home sewing machines or embroidery machines. Machines should specify ELx705 system. • Fabric Use: Knits and some stretch fabrics. Made especially for sewing on knits. The medium ballpoint does not damage or break knitted fibres. Chrome-plated Schmetz double scarf ballpoint needles with a rounded point for some overlockers and coverstitch machines. Suitable fabrics: • Ajour, cotton knitwear, bouclé, lycra, knitted fabrics, corsetry fabrics, sweatshirt fabric, faux fur • Gauze, jersey, tulle • Imitation fur (fun fur), reversible, knitted fabric Overlock / serger needles have a groove on the front and back sides of the blade to reduce skipped stitches. The second long groove is necessary to create chain stitches like overlock or coverlock stitches. ELx705 SUK CF needles have increased strength due to a reinforced blade, leading to less needle breakage and straighter stitches. ELx705 SUK CF needles have a medium ball point suitable for many knit fabrics. ELx705 SUK CF needles have a Chrome Finish (CF), increasing wear resistance, reducing heat and wear, and aids in slipping through the fabric. The ELx705 SUK CF needle is suitable for knits and wovens. Special sewing machines like overlock and coverlock machines often require special needle systems such as the ELx705 SUK CF. These unique needles are adapted to the requirements of the respective model and are not interchangeable with other household or overlock needles. Like most household needles, the SCHMETZ ELx705 SUK CF Overlock needle has a flat shank for easy positioning in the sewing machine. The key feature of the ELx705 SUK CF Overlock needle that distinguishes it from other household needles is the second thread groove. It supports the formation of chain stitches, such as overlock or coverlock stitches, and ensures that only low thread tension is required to form the stitch. Like the Jersey (Ball Point) needle, the ELx705 SUK CF has a medium ball point, making it perfect for knitted fabrics, such as jersey or sweatshirt fabrics. Size 65/9 needles are suitable for most fine fabrics. Size 80/12 needles are suitable for most lightweight fabrics. Size 90/14 needles are suitable for most medium and heavyweight fabrics. The difference between ELx705 CF and ELx705 SUK CF needles is that the ELx705 CF has a slightly rounded tip for universal use on numerous materials, whilst the ELx705 SUK CF has a medium ball tip which is particularly suitable for all types of knitwear, such as jersey. The CF in the needle designation stands for Chrome Finish. This means that the needles are coated with chrome. Schmetz German-made sewing machine needles have been made to the highest quality since 1851. Only Schmetz provides sewers worldwide with the consistent quality that sews the perfect stitch every time. In terms of sewing satisfaction, the price of using cheap discounted needles always exceeds the cost of the purchase. Using the correct needles for every different sewing applications makes all the difference to your sewing. We are an official Schmetz UK stockist and we stock a huge range of sewing machine needles including Universal (Regular), Jersey / Ball Point, Stretch, Jeans / Denim, Leather, Quilting, Embroidery, Overlocker, Metallic, Hemstitch / Wing, Topstitch, Quick Threading / Handicap / Easythread, Microtex, Double Eye, Spring, Twin, Triple etc. The Ironing Press Company - Europe's leading supplier of Ironing Presses, Sewing Machines and Accessories since 1977.