DBx1 KN — SCHMETZ Industrial Sewing Machine Needles for Fine Knitwear, 10 pcs.

DBx1 KN is a SCHMETZ industrial sewing machine needle for fine and very fine knits. The KN’s particularly slim design helps it pass gently through delicate knits, reducing the risk of damage to the fabric threads, needle holes, and seam puckering.

Features of the KN needle

KN (Slim Needle) is a needle with a special geometry, featuring a slim cylindrical working section, a reduced cross-section in the eye area, and a rounded point. It has no additional reinforcement in the working section. Compared with a standard needle, this design reduces the force required to penetrate the material.

The KN helps create smaller needle holes and reduce the risk of fine knits becoming distorted.

Suitable materials and applications

• Very fine knits.
• Thin and delicate knits.
• Knitwear with a fine structure.
• Materials where it is especially important to reduce needle damage and seam puckering.

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: SCHMETZ.
• Needle system: DBx1 KN.
• Alternative designations: 16x231 KN, 287 WH KN, 1738 (A) KN.
• Needle design: KN — Slim Needle.
• Point type: rounded ball point.
• Special geometry: slim working section and reduced cross-section in the eye area.
• Application: fine and very fine knits.
• Packaging: 10 needles.

Compatibility and needle selection

These needles are designed for industrial sewing machines whose manuals specify the compatible DBx1 or 16x231 needle system. Before purchasing, check which system your sewing machine requires and choose an NM size suitable for the material and thread.

Recommendation: For particularly fine knits, compare the KN with the SF design. The SF has an even slimmer eye and point area, so it may be more suitable for very delicate knits.