Schmetz Microtext Needles feature a very slim acute point intended for use with micro fibers, polyester, silk, foils, artificial leather, or coated materials

Schmetz Jersey/Ball Point Needles feature a medium ball point and are intended for use on knits or stretch fabric

Schmetz Topstitch Needles feature a extra long eye and are intended for topstitching using heavy, multiple threads, or poor quality threads

Schmetz Quilting Needles feature a special taper to the slightly rounded point intended for using when for piecing and machine quilting