The needle of system UY 118 GKS has a normal round point for working woven and knit fabrics. It is used in industrial overlock, coverstitch and safety-stitch machines. Suitable machine classes are found, among others, at Gemsy (classes GEM-5100-01P, GEM-5100-01T, GEM-5100-01W, GEM-5100-02F), Juki (classes MF, MO, 36200, 36200 - UE - 60) and Kingtex (classes FT -6760, FT-6760-0-52M, FT-6760-0-60M, FT-6760-0-64M).
Thinner needle sizes are used, among others, for light, fine woven and knit fabrics such as blouse and shirt fabrics, and the thicker versions for medium-weight standard woven and knit fabrics for everyday garment production. 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).