Source: Wikipedia
Source: Wikipedia
Diameter | American size |
International size |
Fabric types |
---|---|---|---|
0.60 mm (0.024 in) | 8 | 60 | Very fine fabrics (silk, chiffon, organza, voile, lace) |
0.65 mm (0.026 in) | 9 | 65 | |
0.70 mm (0.028 in) | 10 | 70 | |
0.75 mm (0.030 in) | 11 | 75 | Light weight fabrics (cotton, heavier silks, synthetics, spandex, lycra) |
0.80 mm (0.031 in) | 12 | 80 | |
0.90 mm (0.035 in) | 14 | 90 | Medium weight fabrics (velvet, fine corduroy, linen, muslin, tricot, knits, fleece) |
1.00 mm (0.039 in) | 16 | 100 | Heavy weight fabrics (denim, leather, canvas, suiting) |
1.10 mm (0.043 in) | 18 | 110 | Very heavy weight fabrics (heavy denim, upholstery fabric, faux fur) |
1.20 mm (0.047 in) | 19 | 120 | |
1.25 mm (0.049 in) | 20 | 125 | Extra heavy fabrics |
1.30 mm (0.051 in) | 21 | 130 |