Jersey needles are similar to universal needles, but with a medium ball point, so as not to damage or break knitted fibres. Ideal for knitted and some stretch fabrics. Works with all household sewing machine brands. Schmetz quality sewing machine needles have been manufactured to exacting standards since 1851. The choice of discriminating sewers world wide, only Schmetz provides the uncompromising, consistent quality that produces the perfect stitch every time. Schmetz pursues an active research and development program to continually improve the performance of its product and ensure that Schmetz sewing machine needles consistently exceed the demands of the most challenging sewing applications. The sewing machine needle is the most crucial element in the stitch forming process. Cheaper carded needles do exist in the market and many of them would like you to believe that they are just as good as Schmetz Needles. No other needle manufacturer can match the amount of detail and quality of material that goes into each needle before it leaves the Schmetz factory. Remember, your sewing machine is only as good as the needle being used. Insist on Schmetz Sewing Machine Needles!