Originally Posted by
Neuras
How would the Organ titanium needles compare to the Schmetz microbes needles? Wondering because that's what I have now, before searching for the organ brand. Thank you!
Titanium needles last at least 3x longer than chrome needles. Also, Organ needles from Superior threads are all Topstitch needles.
Microtex are sharper, very slightly thinner, have a shorter eye & the eye is not coated in Teflon. Unless you are having problems with your thread shredding (usually due to needle being a size too small), there is no reason to switch before you run out. Pros like the Organ Topstitch needles because they can do all types of sewing/quilting without having to change out their needle. For home sewers who may mostly stick to regular quilter's cotton, a cotton thread & not moving machine at high speed, Microtex is generally just as good or possibly even slightly better if you are using a 40 or 50wt 2-ply thread because it makes a tinier hole. If you quilt with a 12 or 28wt thread, you really should switch to a Topstitch because the groove on the shaft of the needle is deeper & will better be able to hold & protect thicker threads. Otherwise, keep sewing away & when you're running low maybe give the titanium topstitch needles a try.