Schmetz needles suitable for household sewing and overlock machines. May also be used on high-speed industrial machines whose operating instructions specify use of the 287 WH, 1738, DBx1, SY 2270, 16x251 or 16x231 needle system.

Round shank diameter of 1.63 mm is an alternative to than the flat shank of conventional domestic sewing machine needles. The special blade design ensures high needle stability and thus reduces needle breakage and skipped stitches.