Available in packets of 5 each. Promotion: Buy 8 mixed specialty packets(such as Jeans, microtex etc) and more, discounts off $0.90 per packet. This needle is suitable for sewing simplex, latex, Lycra, sportswear fabrics and general elastics. This needle has following countermeasures against the main troubles, when sewing knitwear. The thickened eye section of the needle continuously enlarges the penetration area. The medium ball point prevents thread breakages of the fabric (needle hole). A specially formed scarf helps to avoid skipped stitches by giving enough clearance to the rotating hook. Loop formation becomes stable and the loops are caught securely by the hook. A specially swaged blade positively controls the fl attering of the needle. Highly recommended for Juki. Janome. Brother. Bernette sewing machines.