The DBxK5 needle is designed with a larger eye for use with machine embroidery thread. Unlike sewing thread, embroidery threads have less tensile strength and a tendency to break more easily. A larger needle eye allows the embroidery thread to pass easily through the eye of the needle with less risk of fraying or snapping.

Everyone knows that selecting the right needle for your machine is very important. Using the wrong needle could, at the very least, cause you to create inferior embroidery. At the most, it could break your machine, making potentially expensive repairs necessary.

There are several factors that can have an influence on the type of needle you decide to use. The first is fabric. Some fabrics require the use of a specialized needle if they are to be embroidered correctly. Another factor is the thread you use. Some threads, like metallic thread, require the use of a specific needle in order to run correctly. The type of stitch you plan to use may also have an effect on the type of needle you choose. Stitch quality is very much effected by the needle and thread you choose to use. Selecting the right needle and pairing it with Iris thread can go a long way toward helping your project flow smoothly.

These quality chrome name brand needles for embroidery machines are sold in packs of 10 needles, with price breaks at 2 and 10 packs (20 and 100 needles).