TULIP MILLINERS - STRAW NEEDLE - Size # 3 - 1.02mm x 55.6mm (0.040" thickness x 2.18" length). These high quality needles have a sharp tip to pierce smoothly through the fabric. Made of nickel plated steel under strict guidelines with cutting edge technology, the needles are polished lengthwise to ensure smooth fabric piercing. Milled to a perfect sharp, smooth tip, you'll love how smooth and slick these needles feel.