" Round, ballpoint needles don’t handle this lightweight fabric well, and the best style of needle to use when sewing ripstop nylon is a sharp, pointed needle. Use a universal, size 70/10 needle when sewing ripstop nylon." Canvas Etc. (from their site)
"Schmetz Microtex Sharp Machine Needles are for microfibers, polyester, silk, foils, artificial leather, coated materials" (from an advertisement for Schmetz 7010 needles)
the Schmetz microtex brand is on many types of needles. the 7010 are recommended for fine poly and nylon ripstop fabrics
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