Sharp Titanium DBXK5

Organ DB×K5 Titanium Sharp Industrial Embroidery Needles | Large Eye (Base SKU: DBXK5-Ti-Sharp | System: DB×K5 | 100 Needles per Box)

The Premium Choice for High-Speed Commercial Embroidery. Are you tired of changing needles in the middle of a massive run? The Organ DB×K5 Titanium is engineered specifically for maximum durability in high-volume commercial embroidery machines. Coated with Titanium Nitride (TiN), these needles are up to 5 times harder than standard chromium needles, dramatically reducing heat build-up, friction, and thread breaks at high speeds.

Is this needle for you? ⚠️ IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY CHECK: These needles have a ROUND SHANK. They are designed strictly for Commercial/Industrial Embroidery Machines (e.g., Tajima, Barudan, SWF, Ricoma, Brother PR Series). They will NOT fit standard home sewing machines (which require a flat-sided shank).

Key Performance Features

Titanium Nitride Coating: The gold-colored TiN coating significantly reduces needle wear and adhesive build-up. This extends the life of your needle by 3 to 5 times compared to standard needles, meaning less downtime for needle changes.

Sharp Point Profile: Designed specifically for densely woven materials. This needle pierces cleanly through heavy canvas, tough cap buckram, and thick jacket backing without deflecting.

Over-Sized "Large Eye": The eye is significantly larger than standard needles, allowing embroidery thread to flow freely. This drastically reduces friction, prevents thread shredding, and is essential for metallic or heavy-weight threads.

OEM Quality: Produced to the exact tolerances required by the world’s leading machine manufacturers to ensure consistent timing and fewer skipped stitches.

Best Use Practices

Primary Use: High-speed commercial embroidery on woven fabrics, structured caps, heavy outerwear, and canvas.

Warning for Knits: Because this is a Sharp point, it is NOT recommended for delicate knits, performance wear, or t-shirts (as the sharp tip may cut the fabric fibers). For knits, please purchase our Ballpoint (SES) needles.

Thread Recommendations: Ideal for 40wt and 30wt Polyester/Rayon. A "must-have" for friction-heavy Metallic threads.

Needle Size Guide

Size 65/9 & 70/10: Best for ultra-fine woven fabrics and small lettering/fine detail.

Size 75/11: The "Universal" size for 90% of all standard woven embroidery tasks.

Size 80/12 & 90/14: Best for heavy 3D puff foam, rigid structured caps, canvas, or thick jackets.