Stainless Steel Needle [12 x 2"] [12ct]

Stainless Steel Needle is tri-beveled, precision ground to maintain a sharper, longer-lasting penetration surface. The cannulas are crimped and pressed into a sturdy plated-brass hub. Non-sterile.Stainless Steel Needles No nickel plating to stir up a nickel allergy, these needles are 100% surgical grade stainless steel. These needles will never rust. Most hand sewing needles are made out of heat treated iron and plated with nickel to give them a shiny surface. Unfortunately many people are allergic to nickel. Everyone knows cheap jewelry has nickel in it and they might even be allergic to their new earrings or necklace. They know that jewelry will give them a rash and make them itch, but they never thought about their itchy fingers or red eyes when sewing with nickel plated needles. Nickel itch from nickel plated needles is far more common than most people realize. So pay attention on your next project.

All stainless steel contains a small amount of nickel in the recipe to make it, but the amount of nickel in the surgical grade stainless should work for everyone. The Stainless steel in the Spiral Eye side threading needle is called the stainless steel. If nickel allergies are the reason you are looking here, PONY brand has some gold plated cross stitch needles which should work for you as well. The Needle Lady’s STAINLESS needle is made from stainless 420. As is the PONY stainless steel needles. Those have a polish on top of the stainless so you do not even touch the steel.

Stainless Steel Needle [12 X 2"] (12 Count) Highlights:

• Stainless Steel Needle [12 X 2"] (12 Count) Highlights:
• SKU: 15601
• Manufacturer: Jorgensen Laboratories
• These needles will never rust.
• Unfortunately many people are allergic to nickel.
• The cannulas are crimped and pressed into a sturdy plated-brass hub.
• Those have a polish on top of the stainless so you do not even touch the steel.
• Nickel itch from nickel plated needles is far more common than most people realize.
• Most hand sewing needles are made out of heat treated iron and plated with nickel to give them a shiny surface.