Schmetz HLX5 needle features a chrome-shank needle (similar to 130/705 H) designed specifically for high-speed professional quilting machines (i.e., Janome 1600 P series, etc.). This needle features a short shank and a slightly rounded needle point with a shank diameter of only 2mm. Suitable for all common materials - jersey, denim, fancy fabrics, fake fur, etc. Schmetz HLX5 needles are available in following sizes. Please select your size. Size 75/11 - light weight fabric Size 90/14 - light to medium weight fabric Size 100/16 - medium to heavy weight fabric These are home sewing machine needles with a flat needle shank for most home sewing machines and home sewer based embroidery and quilting machines including : Babylock, Bernina, Bernette, Brother, Elna, Happylock, Husqvarna, Janome, Juki, Mammylock, Melco, Necchi, New Home, Pfaff, Poem, Riccar, Simplicity, Singer, Viking, White and more....