…faster than a speeding bullet….able to leap tall buildings with a single bound….No, wait. That is Super Man. But in the sewing world, we do have our Super Hero Needle!
Do you wish a needle would last 5 times as long?
Try a Titanium Needle! (Read about titanium at wikipedia.com) “The two most useful properties of titanium are corrosion resistance, and the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal.”
A titanium needle combines the functionality of sewing machine needles with the latest technology of ceramic coatings. These new needles have a titanium nitride layered on their surfaces to extend their productive life by as much as five times that of conventional needles.
Sewing productivity is limited by the life of a needle. Titanium needles are more wear resistant than conventional chromium plated needles. They also provide perfect reliability and durability in prolonged stitching operations. The strength of the needle has been reinforced while maintaining a perfect shape in order to provide greater wear resistance and durability.
Titanium needles are easily identified by their distinct gold color. At the core of Titanium needles is a standard nickel or chromium-plated needle. This coating, while only a few microns thick, is extremely hard and gives the Titanium needle the edge when it comes to heat build up and wear. And, yes, friction from the needle passing through fabric at high rates of speed creates heat.
Ceramic’s ability to resist heat build up on your needle means fewer thread breaks. This is particularly important with certain high abrasion fabrics such as vinyl or heavy denim. The hardness of the ceramic coating helps to reduce wear caused by friction and abrasion. Your needle point, while not any sharper, will stay sharp longer than regular nickel or chromium-plated needles.
One of the myths revolving around Titanium needles is that they won’t break as easily as regular needles. The truth is, Titanium needles will break just as easily as regular needles. LINK TO SEWING OVER PINS Given the fact they are actually the same needle at the core, that stands to reason. The ultra thin coating of Titanium Nitride reduces heat and friction, but it does not make the needle stronger. Dull needles are a major cause of breakage. Since Titanium needles stay sharper longer, you may experience less frequent breaks. Changing them helps alleviate the problem too, even though you may change them less often.
So stop in and give the Titanium Super Hero needle a try. You will be glad you did.