The needle of system 46X1 has a normal round point for working woven and knit fabrics. This needle system belongs to the fur and glove sewing machine needles and is specialised for processing furs, pelts, leather and glove materials. It is used in industrial chainstitch and general-purpose sewing machines for everyday garment and textile manufacturing. Suitable machine classes are found, among others, at Porkert (classes 50, 52, 55, ENGLER KL 33) and Singer (classes 46, 91, 46 - K 1 TO K2, 91 ALL CLASSES).
The available needle sizes are used, among others, for furs, pelts and glove leather. As sewing thread, a matching thickness is usually recommended depending on the needle size chosen, e.g. from Amann Serafil (polyester) or Rasant (polyester/cotton).