Frequently Asked Questions

Altek Beissel Needles Limited was founded by S. Ganesh — a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, and Company Secretary with over 20 years of senior corporate experience. In 1996, he partnered with Lammertz Industrienadel GmbH of Germany to bring world-class German needle technology to India. Today, under his leadership, Altek Beissel is India's first and only manufacturer of both industrial and home sewing machine needles, producing over 1,000 types and exporting to over 50 countries.

Through a joint venture with Lammertz Industrienadel GmbH of Germany — a company with over 100 years of needle-making expertise. Lammertz supplied machinery, transferred technology, and trained Altek's technicians in Germany. The partnership was so successful that Lammertz bought back needles manufactured by Altek for resale worldwide under their own brands — Lammertz, Rhein, Beka, and Muva — a remarkable validation of the quality achieved right from the start.

Three things set Altek apart. First, it is the only Indian-owned company manufacturing both industrial and home sewing machine needles — since 1997. Second, it is one of only a handful of companies worldwide producing the complete range of sewing machine needles. Third, it is the only company whose needles carry BIS certification for both industrial and household needles. In an independent study by SATRA of the UK, Beissel needles outperformed well-known German and Japanese brands.

The joint venture with Lammertz was structured for seven years. When it concluded in 2003, Altek became a fully independent Indian company. S. Ganesh acquired the rights to the Beissel brand name — a respected German needle brand — and renamed the company Altek Beissel Needles Limited, carrying forward a legacy of German quality under Indian ownership.

• 1996Joint venture with Lammertz GmbH, Germany.
• 1997First Indian company to manufacture both industrial and home sewing machine needles.
• 1998First ISO certification for needle manufacturing in India.
• 1999SATRA, UK declared Beissel needles superior to competing German and Japanese brands.
• 2003Became fully independent; acquired Beissel brand name.
• 2006Launched the King brand for dealers and small businesses.
• 2008Launched Beissel Home Sewing Needles.
• 2023Completed 25 years; inaugurated a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Before Altek Beissel, India had no domestic needle manufacturer. Every needle was imported, leaving customers exposed to fluctuating costs and supply uncertainties. Altek changed this by introducing German technology, manufacturing in India, and setting new benchmarks for quality and compliance — including actively participating in the BIS committee that established Indian needle standards. Beissel gave Indian customers a world-class alternative, made at home.

Beissel needles are sold in over 50 countries across all continents. This global reach was built deliberately — exporting to demanding international markets from the very beginning ensured that quality standards were never compromised. It also established Beissel as a brand that competes with — and outperforms — established German and Japanese brands on the world stage.

Because it achieved a series of firsts that no other Indian company has matched — first to manufacture both industrial and home sewing machine needles in India, first to achieve ISO certification, first and only to receive BIS certification for both needle categories, and independently rated superior to German and Japanese competitors by SATRA of the UK. These are verified, documented achievements — not marketing claims.

Altek Beissel offers three distinct brands:

• Beissel Industrial — A comprehensive range of needles for all industrial sewing applications including woven, knit, embroidery, and leather.
• Beissel Home Sewing — A complete range of 16 needle types for electronic home sewing machines, including specialty needles like wing, twin, and triple needles.
• King — A focused range of the most popular needle types, available exclusively to dealers and institutional customers.

All three brands are manufactured under an ISO certified quality management system and comply with BIS, DIN, and JIS standards.

Beissel offers the complete range — every system, every point style, every application — for both industrial and home sewing. It is available to dealers, institutions, and individual customers.

King offers a carefully selected range covering the most popular applications — DBx1 for industrial lockstitch, DBxK5 for embroidery, and HAx1 for home sewing — in four essential sizes. It is available exclusively to dealers and institutional customers who meet minimum volume requirements.

Both brands deliver the same German-quality standards. The difference is breadth of range and channel of availability.

Beissel is positioned as the complete needle solution — Needle for All Needs — for customers who demand the widest range, the finest quality, and full compliance with international standards. It serves industrial manufacturers, embroiderers, garment exporters, and home sewers alike.

King is positioned as the smart choice for popular applications — Needle for Popular Applications — offering the same German quality in a focused, affordable range ideal for dealers and small businesses.

Together, they cover every segment of the Indian needle market.

Beissel serves all four major segments of the garment and textile industry:

• Woven — Needles for lockstitch, overlock, flatlock, and all seam types in shirting, suiting, and apparel manufacturing.
• Knit — Specially designed needles for overlock, flatlock, and other requirements of knit sewing. These include double groove, twist groove, and various point styles, delivering excellent results when multiple needles operate simultaneously at very high speeds of up to 10,000 stitches per minute.
• Embroidery — Needles for multi-head embroidery machines, Schiffli machines, Chenille embroidery, and elastic attachment applications.
• Leather — Needles with cutting points and specialty blade geometries for leather, suede, vinyl, and technical materials.

No other Indian needle brand covers this full range.

Both Beissel and King comply with the three most respected international standards for sewing machine needles — BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards), DIN (German standard), and JIS (Japanese standard). These standards are harmonised, ensuring global compatibility.

Beissel and King are the only needle brands in India to have received BIS certification — for both industrial and household needle categories. All products are manufactured under an ISO certified quality management system.

• Quality — In an independent study by SATRA of the UK, Beissel needles outperformed well-known German and Japanese brands.
• Compliance — Beissel and King are the only brands with BIS certification. Most competing brands, including some well-known imports, do not meet BIS standards and violate the Legal Metrology Act by not displaying country of origin and MRP on packaging.
• Pricing — Beissel and King are the only brands with a published price list. Competitors do not make their prices public.
• Stability — Beissel and King prices are unaffected by import duty changes or exchange rate fluctuations, unlike imported brands.
• Support — As an Indian manufacturer, Altek Beissel offers direct access, genuine after-sales support, and GST-compliant invoicing.

• Proven quality — Independently validated by SATRA, UK as superior to German and Japanese competitors.
• Full compliance — BIS, DIN, and JIS certified. ISO quality management system.
• Transparent pricing — Published price list, GST-inclusive, no hidden costs.
• Stable prices — Unaffected by import duties or currency fluctuations.
• Free delivery — Doorstep delivery via Blue Dart at no additional cost.
• Made in India — Supporting Indian manufacturing while getting world-class quality.
• Direct purchase — Buy directly from the manufacturer with full confidence of authenticity.

Beissel needles are built on generations of German needle-making expertise, transferred to India through the original joint venture with Lammertz Industrienadel GmbH. This technology covers every stage of needle making — wire selection, forming, heat treatment, deep cooling, groove milling, chrome plating, and quality testing. The result is a needle engineered to perform flawlessly under the most demanding sewing conditions.

Beissel needles are manufactured on advanced German machines that control quality at every stage of production. These machines ensure dimensional accuracy, consistent groove depth, precise eye formation, and uniform plating — delivering needles that perform reliably, batch after batch, with no variation.

Beissel uses high-quality needle wire sourced from Japan, containing Vanadium and approximately 1% Carbon. Vanadium adds strength and flexibility while Carbon ensures hardness and resistance to wear. This wire exceeds BIS requirements and is the foundation of Beissel's exceptional durability and performance. A needle is only as good as the wire it is made from — and Beissel starts with the best.

CAE stands for Clearance Above the Eye — also known as the Scarf. It is the groove cut into the back of the needle just above the eye, and it is the weakest point of any needle as there is a groove on the other side as well. Beissel's curved CAE design reinforces this area by redistributing buckling stress, significantly reducing the risk of needle breakage. The result is a needle that is easier to set, more resistant to bending, and reliable even under high-stress sewing conditions such as thick seams and multiple fabric layers.

Every Beissel needle is heat-treated at 800°C in German-designed furnaces. This process stabilises the internal structure of the needle, giving it the strength and rigidity needed for high-speed sewing. Heat treatment is what transforms good wire into a needle that can withstand thousands of stitches per minute without fatigue or deformation.

After heat treatment, Beissel needles are deep-cooled at minus 70°C. This process stabilises the needle's internal structure at a molecular level, locking in its strength and dimensional accuracy. The practical benefit is remarkable — Beissel needles have a shelf life of decades when stored correctly. Needles bought today will perform as well as the day they were made, years from now.

After forming and grinding, every Beissel needle undergoes chemical deburring — a process that smooths all surfaces, including the groove, the eye, and the blade, removing microscopic burrs that grinding leaves behind. This protects the thread from friction and abrasion during sewing, prevents fraying, and ensures clean, consistent stitch formation. It is a step that many needle manufacturers skip — Beissel does not.

The eye of a Beissel needle is formed by die pressing and then finished by chemical deburring, making it smooth as silk. A rough or poorly finished eye is one of the most common causes of thread breakage and fraying — particularly at high speeds or with delicate threads like rayon, metallic, or silk. Beissel's smooth eye protects the thread through every stitch.

Beissel needles are chrome-plated to a uniform thickness of 2 to 3 microns using proprietary German-prescribed chemicals. Chrome plating serves two purposes — it prevents rust, keeping the needle factory-fresh for its entire shelf life, and it reduces friction and heat during sewing, protecting both the thread and the fabric. The uniformity of the plating is critical — uneven plating creates friction hotspots that damage thread.

Every Beissel needle passes through 155 quality checks during the manufacturing process — covering wire quality, dimensional accuracy, groove depth and smoothness, eye finish, tip hardness, chrome plating uniformity, breaking angle, elasticity, and packaging integrity. These checks are not just end-of-line inspections — they are built into every stage of production. Only needles that pass every check reach the customer.

The breaking angle measures how far a needle can bend before it breaks. Beissel needles are engineered to achieve the highest possible breaking angle of 35 degrees. A higher breaking angle means greater resistance to breakage when the needle encounters sudden stress — such as sewing over thick seams, multiple layers, or misaligned fabric. This directly reduces needle consumption and the risk of machine damage from a broken needle.

Elasticity is the needle's ability to bend under stress and return to its original straight position. Beissel needles are designed for superior elasticity — when the needle deflects during sewing, it springs back without permanent deformation. This is particularly important when sewing thick layers, collars, cuffs, or waistbands where sudden increases in fabric thickness create intense lateral stress on the needle. High elasticity means no skipped stitches, no bent needles, and no damage to machine parts.

Beissel needle tips are hardened to over 700 HV — the level prescribed by BIS, DIN, and JIS standards. This exceptional hardness allows the needle tip to penetrate tough materials like denim and leather repeatedly without dulling. In fact, Beissel needle tips are hard enough to penetrate a steel plate while retaining their sharpness — a measure of just how robust they are in everyday sewing conditions.

Beissel needles are engineered for high-speed industrial sewing. Every design and manufacturing decision — wire quality, heat treatment, deep cooling, groove design, chrome plating, tip hardness — contributes to stable, reliable performance at speeds of up to 10,000 stitches per minute. At these speeds, a poorly made needle will heat up, dull quickly, damage thread, and skip stitches. A Beissel needle will not.

Beissel is a German needle brand with a long and distinguished history in the global needle industry. When Altek acquired the rights to the Beissel name in 2003, it inherited not just a brand but a legacy of precision engineering and quality that resonates with customers worldwide. Today, Beissel needles are manufactured in India to the same exacting German standards — combining the heritage of a trusted global brand with the reliability of Indian manufacturing.

Sustainability is built into how we operate, not added as an afterthought. Our factory operates a zero-discharge water treatment plant — every drop of process water is treated, recovered, and reused. Nothing is released into the environment.

We are in the final stages of commissioning rooftop solar power generation to meet our daytime energy requirements, significantly reducing our dependence on grid power.

Our packaging reflects the same commitment — Beissel Industrial and King needles are packaged without plastic, using environmentally responsible materials.

Most of our factory staff live in quarters located right next to the factory. This means no daily commute — saving energy, reducing travel time, and allowing our people to live and work in a clean, green environment. It is a small decision with a meaningful impact.

A substantial portion of our 9-acre campus is dedicated to gardens and green cover, making Altek Beissel not just a place of manufacturing but a place worth working in and visiting.

We believe that a company that cares about the quality of its needles must equally care about the quality of the environment it operates in.

Yes. India, Germany, and Japan have each prescribed detailed standards for sewing machine needles, covering materials, manufacturing processes, dimensions, performance, packaging, and storage. The standards are:

Industrial Sewing Needles:

• BIS — IS 15169
• DIN — DIN 5340-1
• JIS — JIS B 9076:1998

Home Sewing Needles:

• BIS — IS 2181
• DIN — DIN 5340-2
• JIS — JIS B 9077:1998

These standards are harmonised with each other, ensuring global compatibility and consistent performance benchmarks across all three countries.

BIS — the Bureau of Indian Standards — defines the quality benchmarks that every industrial sewing machine needle sold in India should meet. The standard covers the quality of wire used, manufacturing processes such as heat treatment and groove milling, dimensional accuracy, tip hardness, eye finish, chrome plating, and packaging. Together these requirements ensure that a BIS-compliant needle is reliable, durable, and consistent in performance across all sewing conditions.

BIS compliance is important for three reasons. First, it guarantees that the needle is made from the right materials and manufactured to the right processes — not just claimed to be. Second, it gives the buyer an objective, government-backed assurance of quality rather than relying solely on a brand's marketing. Third, it ensures legal compliance — needles sold in India are required to meet Indian standards, and non-compliant needles expose the buyer to quality risks and the seller to legal liability.

The risks are both practical and legal.

On the practical side, non-BIS needles may use inferior wire, have poorly milled or pressed grooves, rough eyes, or inadequate tip hardness. This leads to thread breakage, skipped stitches, fabric damage, needle breakage, and increased machine wear — all of which cost far more than the price of a better needle.

On the legal side, many imported needles sold in India do not display the country of origin or MRP on their packaging, in violation of the Legal Metrology Act. Buyers using such needles may unknowingly be supporting non-compliant trade practices. Choosing BIS-certified needles eliminates both risks entirely.

BIS standards require needle wire to contain specific alloying elements that ensure the right combination of strength, flexibility, and wear resistance. The wire must be capable of withstanding the heat treatment and deep cooling processes that give a needle its performance characteristics. Beissel goes beyond this requirement by sourcing wire from Japan — containing Vanadium and approximately 1% Carbon — which exceeds BIS specifications and delivers superior durability and performance.

BIS standards prescribe specific manufacturing processes that every compliant needle must undergo. These include advanced heat treatment for strength and structural stability, deep cooling for internal consistency, precision milling for accurate groove dimensions, and grinding for sharp, consistent points.

Equally important, BIS prescribes dimensional accuracy for every part of the needle — the shank, cone, blade, scarf, point, groove dimensions, and shank diameter — all specified to micron-level accuracy. Achieving and maintaining these tolerances consistently requires the highest standards of machinery, process control, and quality systems. This is where the gap between a genuinely compliant needle and an ordinary one becomes most apparent.

By specifying both the process and the dimensions, BIS ensures that quality is engineered into the needle at every stage of manufacture — not just tested at the end.

BIS standards require that the eye of the needle be smooth, accurately dimensioned, and completely free of burrs. A rough or poorly finished eye causes thread fraying, breakage, and inconsistent stitch formation — particularly damaging when working with delicate threads at high speeds. Beissel exceeds this requirement by combining die pressing with chemical deburring, producing an eye that is smoother than any grinding process alone can achieve.

Yes. BIS standards prescribe specific hardness requirements for needle tips to ensure they can penetrate fabric cleanly and repeatedly without dulling or breaking. A tip that is too soft will blunt quickly, damaging fabric and causing skipped stitches. Beissel meets and exceeds BIS tip hardness requirements with a tip hardness of over 700 HV — robust enough to penetrate even a steel plate and still retain its shape and sharpness.

BIS standards require that industrial needles be coated to reduce friction and heat during sewing and to protect against rust. Beissel uses uniform chrome plating of 2 to 3 microns applied with proprietary German-prescribed chemicals. This meets BIS requirements while also ensuring that the plating is consistent across the entire needle surface — eliminating the friction hotspots that uneven plating creates.

BIS standards require that needle packaging protect the needles from environmental damage — moisture, dust, and physical impact — while clearly displaying mandatory information including the country of origin and MRP. Beissel's packaging meets all these requirements and goes further by using paper-based, plastic-free packaging for Beissel Industrial and King needles, keeping needles factory-fresh while minimising environmental impact.

BIS standards recommend storing needles in a clean, dry environment away from moisture and extreme temperatures. Beissel needles are particularly well suited to long storage — the deep cooling process stabilises their internal structure, giving them a shelf life of decades when stored correctly. This means there is no risk of quality degradation even if needles are purchased in bulk and stored for extended periods.

BIS compliance translates into four direct benefits for the end user — reliability, as the needle performs consistently across all sewing conditions; durability, as the needle lasts longer and reduces consumption; safety, as high-quality materials and processes reduce the risk of breakage and machine damage; and legal assurance, as BIS-certified needles are fully compliant with Indian regulations. In short, a BIS-certified needle is one the buyer can trust without reservation.

Yes — and they go beyond compliance. Beissel and King are the only needle brands in India to have received BIS certification for both industrial and household needle categories. Altek Beissel also actively participated in the BIS committee that established the Indian standards for industrial sewing machine needles. This means Beissel did not simply meet the standards — it helped shape them.

The groove in a sewing machine needle serves a critical purpose — it guides and protects the thread as the needle pierces the fabric and travels up and down at high speed. Without a properly designed groove, the thread is exposed to friction, heat, and abrasion, leading to fraying, breakage, and inconsistent stitch formation. The groove is not a cosmetic feature — it is a precision engineering element that directly determines needle and thread performance.

Grooves with precise dimensions and smooth surfaces minimise friction between the thread and the needle, reducing thread breakage, fraying, and damage. This is especially important for delicate threads like rayon, metallic, or silk, which are highly sensitive to friction. A groove that is too shallow, curved, or of inadequate depth leaves the thread partially exposed — and at high sewing speeds, even minor friction causes significant thread damage.

At high sewing speeds — up to 10,000 stitches per minute — the needle generates significant friction and heat. A properly designed groove manages this by keeping the thread fully protected within the needle throughout its travel. Grooves that do not meet dimensional standards expose the thread to heat and friction, causing thread melting, breakage, and skipped stitches. In high-speed industrial sewing, a poorly grooved needle is not just inefficient — it is costly.

Standardised grooves securely guide the thread through the needle's entire travel, ensuring consistent and precise stitch formation. Equally important, correctly designed grooves protect the thread from being frayed during high-speed sewing. This is crucial for applications like embroidery and decorative sewing where thread integrity and aesthetic precision are non-negotiable.

Yes, groove designs are tailored to specific fabric types and applications:

• Woven fabrics — Standard groove dimensions that protect the thread while maintaining needle strength.
• Knit fabrics — Grooves designed not only for smoother thread passage but featuring two grooves to protect the thread on both sides of the needle during high-speed sewing.
• Embroidery — Larger grooves to accommodate specialty threads like rayon and metallic without causing fraying.
• Leather — Grooves designed to accommodate specialty threads while complementing the cutting point geometry of leather needles.

Yes. Grooves that are accurately dimensioned distribute thread tension evenly along the needle, preventing the concentration of stress at any single point. This reduces the risk of breakage during heavy-duty operations — sewing through multiple fabric layers, thick seams, or dense materials. A poorly designed groove that creates uneven tension is a silent contributor to needle breakage that many users never identify as the cause.

Smooth, accurately dimensioned grooves reduce friction between the thread and the needle, directly lowering the heat generated during sewing. This is particularly important when working with synthetic threads, which are heat-sensitive and can melt or fuse if the needle temperature rises too high. A well-grooved needle runs cooler, protecting both the thread and the fabric.

These international standards define the precise groove dimensions — depth, width, and surface finish — required for optimal needle performance. Adherence ensures that grooves protect the thread, maintain needle strength, and deliver consistent results across all fabric types and sewing speeds. Needles that do not meet these groove standards may appear identical to compliant needles but will underperform in ways that are immediately felt in thread breakage, skipped stitches, fabric damage, and most importantly thread damage weakening the stitch.

Groove dimensions and designs vary depending on the needle system, fabric type, and intended application — a needle for overlock sewing has different groove requirements from one designed for embroidery or leather. However, within each needle type, adherence to BIS, DIN, and JIS standards ensures that the groove is correctly dimensioned for its specific purpose, delivering reliable and consistent performance.

A milled groove is created by precision milling tools that remove material from the needle to create an accurately dimensioned groove. This process adheres to international standards and produces consistent groove depth, width, and surface smoothness.

A pressed groove, by contrast, is formed by pressing the needle surface — displacing material rather than removing it. This is a less precise process that results in shallow groove dimensions, increased needle thickness due to material displacement, and reduced elasticity. Pressed grooves do not meet the dimensional requirements of BIS, DIN, or JIS standards.

• Precision — Milled grooves conform to BIS, DIN, and JIS standards, delivering accurate groove depth and width that fully protect the thread.
• Thread safety — The thread is securely accommodated within the groove, reducing wear and ensuring smooth performance even at high speeds.
• Needle integrity — Milling removes material cleanly without altering the needle's cross-section or elasticity.
• Verified performance — Milled groove needles are backed by decades of proven performance and international standards — not marketing claims.

• Dimensional inaccuracy — Pressed grooves do not achieve the precise depth and width required by international standards, leaving the thread inadequately protected.
• Oversized needles — Material displaced during pressing increases needle thickness, causing larger holes in fabric and compromising the aesthetic finish of the garment.
• Reduced elasticity — The pressing process alters the needle's profile, making it more rigid and prone to breakage — particularly when sewing through multiple fabric layers or thick seams. A broken needle can damage machine parts like throat plates and loopers.
• Misleading marketing — Some brands market pressed grooves under terms like "Loop Control," implying performance benefits that do not exist. Groove design has no connection to loop formation — the purpose of a groove is to protect the thread, nothing more.

Not at all. Pressed groove technology was tried — and rejected by the market — decades ago.

German needle companies began making losses due to the high cost of production in Germany. Making grooves by the milling method is a slow and costly process. To reduce production costs, they abandoned milling altogether and instead pressed the groove during the die press operation — the previous step in manufacturing. However, it is not possible to achieve the dimensional standards for grooves as prescribed by BIS or JIS using this method.

Singer of Germany introduced pressed groove technology under the brand name "Delta U" over 40 years ago. Rheinnadel of Germany followed with their version branded "Innova" around 35 years ago. Both companies eventually shut down, unable to sustain their business with this inferior technology.

Groz-Beckert has now revived the same outdated approach, dressing it up with new branding and misleading marketing. The fundamental flaws remain unchanged.

Their failure was rooted in the same technical flaws that make pressed grooves inherently inferior:

• Grooves that did not meet international dimensional standards, exposing threads to damage.
• Increased needle thickness from material displacement, creating larger holes in garments.
• Irregular cross-sections that affected stitch aesthetics and machine operation.
• Insufficient second groove depth for overlock and flatlock needles, causing thread breakage.
• Reduced elasticity leading to needle breakage and damage to machine components.

Customers experienced these problems firsthand and rejected the technology. Both the "Delta U" and "Innova" lines were discontinued. Pressed grooves were a cost-saving attempt that failed to deliver — and the market knew it.

Because milled groove needles deliver what pressed groove needles promise but cannot provide — precise thread protection, consistent stitch quality, full compliance with BIS, DIN, and JIS standards, and long needle life. Their performance is backed by verifiable international standards, decades of proven use, and independent quality validation. There are no imaginary benefits — just engineering that works.

• Standards compliance — Confirm that the needle carries BIS, DIN, or JIS certification. This is the most reliable indicator of genuine quality.
• Avoid misleading marketing — Terms like "Loop Control" or other unverified claims are a signal to look more carefully, not more confidently.
• Choose proven brands — Beissel and King are the only needle brands in India with BIS certification, a published price list, and a track record of independent quality validation. When in doubt, choose the needle you can verify.

• Apparel and garment manufacturing — Shirts, trousers, jackets, uniforms, and all woven fabric garments.
• Knit and hosiery — T-shirts, innerwear, sportswear, activewear, and all stretch fabric applications.
• Embroidery — Decorative embroidery, Schiffli embroidery, multi-head machines, and Chenille embroidery applications.
• Leather and technical materials — Leather garments, bags, upholstery, footwear, and vinyl products.
• Technical textiles — Automotive interiors, medical textiles, safety equipment, and industrial fabrics.
• Home textiles — Curtains, bed linen, towels, and upholstery.

If it is sewn, Beissel has a needle for it.

• Single and double needle lockstitch machines
• Overlock and serger machines
• Flatlock and coverstitch machines
• Post bed machines for leather and bags
• Chainstitch machines
• Specialised machines for buttonhole, bartack, elastic attachment, and more

This comprehensive compatibility is what makes Beissel the true Needle for All Needs — no matter what machine is on the factory floor, there is a Beissel needle for it.

• Class 100 — Single thread chain stitch
• Class 300 — Lock stitch
• Class 400 — Multi-thread chain stitch
• Class 500 — Overedge chain stitch
• Class 600 — Covering chain stitch

This versatility ensures flawless stitching across every stitch class, every machine type, and every application.

Woven fabric sewing encompasses the widest range of applications — from lightweight shirting to heavy denim, from single needle lockstitch to multi-needle overlock and flatlock operations.

Beissel offers a comprehensive range of needles for woven sewing, covering all major systems including DBx1 for lockstitch, UY128GAS for overlock, and many others. Point styles range from sharp points for precise penetration on tightly woven fabrics to specially designed points for specific applications.

For high-speed overlock and flatlock operations on woven fabrics, Beissel needles with double grooves protect the thread on both sides of the needle, delivering reliable performance with multiple needles running simultaneously at speeds of up to 10,000 stitches per minute.

Knit fabrics present unique challenges — they are elastic, sensitive to needle damage, and typically sewn at very high speeds on multi-needle machines. The wrong needle will cause fabric damage, skipped stitches, and thread breakage.

Beissel offers specially designed needles for all knit sewing requirements — overlock, flatlock, coverstitch, and more. These include needles with ball points in various grades — from light ball point for delicate knits to medium ball point for heavier structures — that slide between fabric fibres rather than piercing them, preventing snags and runs.

For high-speed knit sewing with multiple needles running simultaneously, Beissel needles feature double grooves that protect the thread on both sides of the needle, ensuring clean, skip-free stitching at speeds of up to 10,000 stitches per minute.

Embroidery is a technically demanding application — specialty threads like rayon, metallic, and polyester are delicate, and embroidery machines run at very high speeds with precise stitch placement requirements.

• Multi-head embroidery machines — The most common format in garment embroidery, running multiple heads simultaneously.
• Schiffli embroidery — Large-format lace and fabric embroidery requiring needles that handle continuous high-speed operation.
• Chenille embroidery — Specialised embroidery requirements demanding specific needle geometry.
• Elastic attachment — Needles designed for attaching elastic tapes and trims with precision.

Beissel embroidery needles feature a larger eye and specially designed groove to accommodate delicate specialty threads without fraying, even at high embroidery speeds.

Leather, suede, vinyl, and technical materials cannot be sewn with standard needles — they require cutting points that slice cleanly through the material rather than pushing fibres aside. The wrong point will cause tearing, irregular holes, and poor stitch aesthetics.

• Reverse Twist (LR) — Creates a diagonal stitch that lies flat and looks elegant on leather surfaces.
• Twist Point (LL) — Creates a diagonal stitch opposite to the direction of the LR point, that lies flat and looks elegant on leather surfaces.
• Cutting Point (D) — A straight cutting point for clean penetration on heavy leather.
• Cross Point (SD) — For specialised leather applications requiring a cross-shaped entry hole.
• Triangular Point (TRI) — For tough technical materials requiring aggressive cutting action.
• P, PCL, and S Points — Additional specialty cutting points for specific leather and technical material applications.

Each point style is engineered to produce the cleanest possible hole, the neatest possible stitch, and the longest possible needle life on these demanding materials.

• Chrome — The standard finish for most industrial applications. Uniform 2 to 3 micron chrome plating reduces friction, prevents rust, and extends needle life.
• Nickel — An alternative finish suited to specific applications where chrome is not preferred.

Both finishes are applied to exacting standards, ensuring uniform coverage and consistent performance.

• Round point (RG) — Standard sharp point for woven fabrics.
• Light ball point (SES) — For delicate knits and fine jersey.
• Medium ball point (SUK) — For standard knits, jersey, and stretch fabrics.
• Heavy ball point (SKF) — For coarse knits and heavy stretch materials.
• Cutting points (LR, LL, D, SD, TRI, P, PCL, S) — For leather, suede, vinyl, and technical materials.
• Special points — For specific applications including embroidery and elastic attachment.

This complete range of point styles is what allows Beissel to serve every fabric type and application — no other Indian needle brand offers this breadth.

Needle system selection depends on your machine type, stitch class, and application. With over 1,000 needle types available, the right choice makes a significant difference to stitch quality, thread performance, and needle life.

We recommend visiting BeisselShop.com where needle systems are listed by machine type and application, making selection straightforward. Alternatively, our team is available to guide you directly — contact us via WhatsApp on 99401 74376 or email our sales team and we will recommend the right needle for your specific machine and requirement.

Because building a truly complete needle range requires an extraordinary combination of technology, manufacturing capability, and commitment to standards — and very few companies in the world have all three.

Beissel's German technology heritage, advanced manufacturing processes, BIS and ISO certification, complete range of systems and point styles, and nearly three decades of experience in serving every segment of the Indian and global sewing industry make it uniquely positioned to be the genuine Needle for All Needs.

No other Indian needle brand comes close. And among imported brands, none matches Beissel's combination of range, quality, compliance, transparent pricing, and direct availability.

Beissel Home Sewing needles are designed exclusively for electronic home sewing machines — brands like Usha Janome, Singer, and Brother. All needles are under the 130/705 system, the universal standard for home sewing machines. Beissel is currently the only brand in India offering this complete range.

Each needle type is engineered to the same exacting Beissel standards — German technology, Japanese wire, 155 quality checks, and BIS certification — bringing professional-grade needle performance to the home sewer.

The point style of a needle determines how it interacts with the fabric. Using the wrong point style causes fabric damage, skipped stitches, and poor seam quality.

Choosing the right point style is as important as choosing the right needle type. When in doubt, refer to your fabric type first — the point style follows naturally from there.

King focuses on the needle types that cover the majority of everyday sewing needs — industrial lockstitch on woven fabrics, embroidery, and home sewing. These three applications alone account for approximately 75% of total needle demand in India.

By concentrating on what matters most to the largest number of users, King delivers the same German-quality performance as Beissel at highly competitive prices — making professional-grade needles accessible to dealers, small businesses, and home sewers across every corner of India, from major cities to small towns and villages.

• DBx1 — The most widely used industrial needle system in the world, for lockstitch sewing of woven fabrics on single and double needle machines.
• DBxK5 — For multi-head and single-head embroidery machines. The most popular embroidery needle system in India.
• HAx1 — The universal standard system for home sewing machines, compatible with all major brands including Usha Janome, Singer, and Brother.

These three systems were chosen because together they serve the widest possible range of customers with the simplest possible range of products.

• 11/75 — For lightweight fabrics such as fine shirting, voile, and chiffon.
• 14/90 — For medium-weight fabrics such as standard shirting, dress fabric, and jersey.
• 16/100 — For heavy fabrics such as denim, canvas, and upholstery.
• 18/110 — For very heavy-duty materials such as thick denim, leather substitutes, and multiple fabric layers.

These four sizes meet the requirements of the vast majority of sewing operations, making needle selection simple and straightforward for dealers and their customers.

King needles are available exclusively to dealers and institutional customers who meet the minimum volume requirement. They are not available for retail purchase by individual customers.

This policy ensures that King remains a trade brand — focused on serving businesses that stock and supply needles rather than individual end users. Dealers benefit from competitive pricing, simple product range, and the assurance of German-quality needles that their customers will return for repeatedly.

Individual customers looking for home sewing needles are welcome to purchase Beissel Home Sewing needles directly on BeisselShop.com.

Small businesses and dealers often face a difficult choice — quality needles at high prices, or affordable needles of uncertain quality. King eliminates this dilemma.

By focusing on three needle systems and four sizes, King keeps production runs large and costs low — and passes these savings directly to the dealer. The result is a range that is simple to stock, simple to sell, and simple to recommend. One price for the entire range makes cost calculation effortless. And because King is manufactured to the same BIS, DIN, and JIS standards as Beissel, dealers can recommend it with complete confidence in its quality.

For small garment units and embroidery businesses that cannot afford the disruption of needle-related problems, King offers reliability at a price that makes sense.

• Focused range — By limiting production to three needle systems and four sizes, King achieves large, efficient production runs that reduce per-unit cost without compromising quality.
• Streamlined manufacturing — Simplified product specifications reduce changeover time and process complexity, lowering overheads while maintaining the same manufacturing standards as Beissel.
• Economies of scale — Concentrated demand on a small range drives volume, and volume drives cost efficiency.

The quality, however, is never compromised. King needles are manufactured on the same German machines, with the same Japanese wire, through the same 155 quality checks, and to the same BIS, DIN, and JIS standards as Beissel. The difference is range, not quality.

Beissel is the only needle brand in India with a fully published price list — available to anyone, at any time, on BeisselShop.com. Every price includes GST, the country of origin is clearly marked on all packaging, and the MRP is displayed as required by the Legal Metrology Act. There are no hidden costs, no negotiated rates that vary by customer, and no surprises.

This stands in sharp contrast to competing brands — including well-known imports — that offer no published price list and whose prices vary depending on who is asking. With Beissel, what you see is what you pay.

• King Needles — One single price for the entire range, regardless of system or size.
• Beissel Home Sewing Needles — A uniform "any needle, one price" policy across all 16 needle types, with the exception of twin and triple needles which are priced separately due to their specialised construction.
• Beissel Industrial Needles — Only four price groups covering the entire industrial range. Businesses can calculate needle costs as part of their production cost with complete ease and accuracy.

No competitor offers this level of pricing simplicity. Most have a different price for every needle type, making cost control difficult and budget planning unreliable.

Small businesses need predictability. A single price across the entire King range means that regardless of which system or size a customer orders, the cost per needle is always the same. There is no complexity, no negotiation, and no uncertainty.

Combined with stable prices unaffected by import duties or exchange rate fluctuations, King gives small businesses and dealers the ability to plan their needle costs with complete confidence.

The "any needle, one price" policy for Beissel Home Sewing needles means that a home sewer or dealer does not need to check prices for each needle type before ordering. Whether the order is for Universal, Jeans, Embroidery, Stretch, or Microtex needles — the price is the same.

This simplicity encourages customers to explore the full range and use the right needle for each project, rather than defaulting to whatever seems cheapest. The result is better sewing outcomes and greater customer satisfaction.

The entire Beissel Industrial range — covering over 1,000 needle types across all systems, point styles, and finishes — is organised into just four price groups. This means that a garment manufacturer or embroiderer can calculate the cost of any Beissel Industrial needle instantly, without needing to look up individual prices.

For production planning and cost accounting purposes, this is a significant advantage. Needle cost is a small but real component of garment production cost — and Beissel's four-group pricing makes it easy to track, budget, and control.

• Transparency — Beissel publishes its price list. Most competing brands do not. Their prices are known only to their distributors and vary by customer and volume.
• Legality — Beissel displays MRP and country of origin on all packaging as required by the Legal Metrology Act. Many imported brands do not, putting buyers at legal risk.
• Stability — Beissel prices are set by an Indian manufacturer and are unaffected by import duty changes or rupee fluctuations. Imported brand prices can change without notice when duties or exchange rates shift.
• Simplicity — Beissel's tiered pricing structure makes cost calculation easy. Competitor pricing, where it exists at all, is complex and variable.

No — and this is one of Beissel's most valued advantages. Beissel and King prices are stable and predictable. Unlike imported brands whose prices are subject to changes in import duties and exchange rate fluctuations, Beissel prices are determined entirely by Indian manufacturing costs and are not exposed to these external variables. Customers can plan their needle budgets and production costs with complete confidence.

Yes. All Beissel and King needle orders include free doorstep delivery via Blue Dart. There is no separate freight charge, no minimum order surcharge for delivery, and no hidden logistics cost. The price you see on BeisselShop.com is the price you pay — delivered to your door.

Air shipment is available at an additional cost equal to the differential between air and road transportation, for customers who need faster delivery.

Yes. All Beissel and King prices are GST-inclusive, ensuring full compliance with Indian tax regulations. For businesses registered under GST, the GST component can be claimed as input tax credit, effectively reducing the net cost of the needles. This is another advantage of buying from an Indian manufacturer with full GST compliance — an advantage that is not always available when purchasing from importers or unorganised suppliers.

The current price list for all three brands — Beissel Industrial, Beissel Home Sewing, and King — is available on BeisselShop.com. Dealer and institutional customers who have registered on the website will see their applicable special prices upon login. For any pricing queries, our team is available via WhatsApp on 99401 74376 or by email through the website.

Placing an order with Beissel is simple and convenient. We offer multiple channels to suit every customer's preference:

• BeisselShop.com — Our e-commerce website where you can browse the full range, check prices, and place orders at any time.
• WhatsApp — Send your order details to 99401 74376 for quick and easy ordering.
• Email — Contact our sales team through the website for order enquiries and placement.
• Phone — Call our sales team directly to place your order.

Whatever channel you choose, our team ensures a smooth and efficient ordering experience.

Yes. BeisselShop.com is our fully functional e-commerce platform where orders can be placed for all three brands — Beissel Industrial, Beissel Home Sewing, and King. The website displays MRP prices inclusive of GST, and free shipment is available for all orders. Registered dealer and institutional customers will see their special prices upon login.

Yes. Dealers and institutional customers are eligible for special prices. To access these, simply register on BeisselShop.com by filling out an application with your details including name, address, GST number, and other mandatory requirements. Once your application is reviewed and approved, an account will be created and a password issued. All subsequent orders placed through your account will automatically reflect your special prices.

After placing an order, a proforma invoice will be generated. Payment can be made through the following methods:

• UPI — Quick and convenient digital payment.
• NEFT — Direct bank transfer for larger orders.
• Offline payment — Direct payment to the company for customers who prefer traditional methods.

Please note that credit card payments are not accepted. Once payment is received and matched to the proforma invoice, a commercial invoice will be raised and the order will be processed for shipment.

All orders are shipped via Blue Dart or other reputed courier services, free of cost by road. Orders received before 2 pm will be shipped the same day. Orders received after 2 pm will be shipped the following day.

For customers who require faster delivery, air shipment is available at an additional cost equal to the differential between air and road transportation charges.

Yes. Once your order is shipped, a tracking number will be shared with you so you can monitor your shipment status at every stage of its journey to your door.

Yes, individual customers are welcome to place orders directly on BeisselShop.com. However, individual customer orders are accepted only for Beissel Home Sewing Needles. Beissel Industrial and King needles are available exclusively to registered dealers and institutional customers.

After receiving your order, you will be requested to share your satisfaction feedback. Your feedback is important to us — it helps us maintain and continuously improve our service quality. We take every piece of feedback seriously and act on it promptly.

Once payment is received and matched to the proforma invoice, a commercial invoice will be raised. Customers can download their invoice directly from the BeisselShop.com website at any time. All invoices are GST-compliant, making it straightforward for businesses to claim input tax credit.

Thread breakage during sewing is most commonly caused by a rough or poorly finished needle eye, incorrect threading, improper thread tension, or a needle that is worn, blunt, or the wrong size for the thread being used.

To prevent thread breakage, use a high-quality thread appropriate for the fabric, ensure the machine is correctly threaded, and adjust thread tension to suit the material. Most importantly, use a needle with a smooth, chemically deburred eye — like Beissel. A rough eye is the single most common cause of thread fraying and breakage, particularly at high speeds or with delicate threads like rayon, metallic, or silk.

Skipped stitches are typically caused by a damaged or blunt needle, incorrect needle size for the fabric, a needle that is not fully inserted into the needle bar, improper machine timing, or an incompatible thread and needle combination.

Check that the needle is correctly installed and fully seated. Ensure the needle size matches the fabric weight and that the point style is appropriate for the material. If the problem persists, replace the needle — a slightly bent or blunt needle causes skipped stitches that are not always visible to the eye. Beissel's precision-engineered needles with their correctly designed scarf minimise skipped stitches even at high sewing speeds.

Seam puckering is usually caused by incorrect thread tension, a needle that is too large for the fabric, thread that is too thick, or uneven feeding of the fabric through the machine.

Adjust the thread tension to suit the fabric and thread combination. Use a needle size and point style appropriate for the fabric — a needle that is too large creates holes that cause the seam to pucker. Ensure the fabric feeds evenly through the machine without being pulled or pushed. Beissel needles with their precise point geometry and consistent penetration force minimise puckering, particularly on fine and delicate fabrics.

Needle overheating is caused by friction — the needle penetrating dense fabric repeatedly at high speed generates heat that, if not managed, can damage the thread, melt synthetic fabrics, and shorten needle life.

To reduce needle heating, ensure the needle size is appropriate for the fabric — a needle that is too small for a dense fabric generates more friction. Use chrome-plated needles like Beissel Industrial needles, which are specifically designed to reduce friction and heat buildup during high-speed sewing. If overheating persists, reduce sewing speed and check that the machine is properly lubricated.

Needle breakage is most commonly caused by the needle hitting a machine part such as the throat plate, hook, or presser foot — usually due to incorrect installation or misalignment. Other causes include using the wrong needle type for the fabric, pulling or pushing the fabric during sewing, and sewing through excessively thick layers without reducing speed.

Ensure the needle is correctly installed and properly aligned. Select the right needle type and size for your fabric. Allow the machine to feed the fabric naturally — never pull or push it. Beissel needles are designed with a high breaking angle of 35 degrees and superior elasticity, making them significantly more resistant to breakage than ordinary needles.

Yes, significantly. Thick or dense fabrics like denim, canvas, leather, and multiple sewn layers place far greater stress on the needle than lightweight fabrics. Using a needle that is too thin or too fine for the fabric being sewn is one of the most common causes of breakage.

Always match the needle size to the fabric weight. For heavy fabrics, use a larger needle — size 16/100 or 18/110 — with a point style designed for that material. A correctly chosen needle of the right quality will rarely break under normal operating conditions.

Yes. Excessive thread tension places additional stress on the needle during every stitch, increasing the risk of breakage — particularly when sewing through thick or layered fabric where the needle is already under lateral stress. Always set thread tension to suit the specific combination of fabric, thread, and needle being used. If tension needs to be very high to achieve a good stitch, investigate the root cause rather than simply increasing tension further.

A misaligned throat plate, incorrectly positioned presser foot, or hook that is out of timing can cause the needle to make contact with these parts during its travel — resulting in immediate breakage. Regular machine maintenance and correct setup are essential. If needles are breaking consistently and the cause is not the fabric or thread, have the machine checked and realigned by a qualified technician before continuing to sew.

Higher sewing speeds generate more stress and heat on the needle. On standard fabrics this is rarely a problem if the right needle is being used. However, on thick fabrics, multiple layers, or at points where fabric thickness changes suddenly — such as crossing a seam — the combination of high speed and increased stress can cause breakage.

Reduce sewing speed when approaching thick sections or seam crossings. A few seconds of reduced speed at critical points is far less costly than a broken needle, fabric damage, or machine repair.

A needle that is too small for the thread or fabric is under constant stress — the thread does not fit correctly in the groove, the needle deflects more than it should, and the risk of breakage increases significantly. Always select the needle size based on the fabric weight and thread thickness. As a general rule, the thread should pass through the needle eye smoothly with minimal resistance — if it feels tight, move to a larger needle size.

Five simple practices will eliminate most needle breakage:

1. Always use the correct needle type and size for your fabric and thread.
2. Install the needle fully and correctly — an incompletely inserted needle is a common and easily avoided cause of breakage.
3. Never pull or push the fabric — let the machine feed it naturally.
4. Reduce speed when sewing through thick sections or crossing seams.
5. Maintain your machine regularly — check alignment, timing, and lubrication at scheduled intervals.

Using a high-quality needle like Beissel, with its high breaking angle and superior elasticity, provides an additional margin of safety in all these situations.

Every time a needle penetrates fabric, it generates friction and heat. At high sewing speeds, needle tip temperatures can reach as high as 300°C. This repeated heat and friction gradually wears the needle tip, causing it to blunt over time.

A blunt needle does not penetrate fabric cleanly — it pushes and displaces fibres rather than passing between or through them. This causes larger holes, fabric damage, skipped stitches, increased thread breakage, and greater stress on the sewing machine. The solution is simple — replace the needle before it reaches this point. Beissel and King needles, with tip hardness exceeding 700 HV, resist blunting significantly longer than ordinary needles.

A blunt needle should always be replaced — never sharpened. Sharpening a needle manually is not possible without compromising its straightness, smoothness, and dimensional accuracy. Even the slightest deviation from straightness causes skipped stitches, uneven seams, and potential damage to the machine's hook or throat plate. A rough, hand-sharpened point will snag and damage delicate fabrics.

More importantly, sharpening reduces the structural integrity of the needle, making it more prone to bending or breakage — a broken needle at high speed is a safety hazard. The cost of a replacement Beissel needle is negligible — a fraction of a rupee per garment — compared to the cost of fabric damage, machine repair, or production downtime caused by a compromised needle.

The cost of a high-quality Beissel needle works out to a fraction of a rupee per garment — genuinely one of the lowest cost inputs in any sewing operation. A blunt needle, by contrast, can cause thread breakage, fabric damage, skipped stitches, machine wear, and production downtime — each of which costs far more than the needle itself.

Replacing a needle at the right time is not an expense — it is an investment in fabric quality, machine health, and production efficiency. The rule of thumb is simple: when in doubt, change the needle.

There is no single universal answer — needle life depends on fabric type, sewing speed, thread type, and the quality of the needle itself. However, as a practical guide:

• For industrial sewing on standard fabrics, change the needle at the start of every new fabric batch or every shift, whichever comes first.
• For heavy or abrasive fabrics like denim or canvas, change more frequently.
• For home sewing, change the needle after every major project or whenever you notice any deterioration in stitch quality.

The simplest indicator is stitch quality — if stitches are skipping, thread is breaking, or the fabric surface looks damaged, the needle is the first thing to check and replace. With Beissel and King needles, their superior tip hardness means you will get more stitches per needle than with ordinary alternatives.

Several tell-tale signs indicate a needle size mismatch:

• Needle too small — Thread does not fit smoothly in the groove, causing fraying and breakage. The needle deflects visibly during sewing and may break.
• Needle too large — The needle creates holes in the fabric that are larger than necessary, causing seam puckering, fabric damage, and poor stitch aesthetics — particularly visible on fine or delicate fabrics.
• Wrong point style — Even a correctly sized needle with the wrong point style will cause problems. A sharp point on a knit fabric will pierce and damage fibres; a ball point on a tightly woven fabric will cause skipped stitches.

When selecting a needle, start with the fabric weight to determine the size, then choose the point style based on the fabric structure. If in doubt, contact us on WhatsApp at 99401 74376 and our team will guide you to the right choice.

Three manufacturing advantages give Beissel and King needles their exceptional resistance to wear:

• Tip hardness exceeding 700 HV — This level of hardness allows the needle tip to withstand the repeated heat and friction of high-speed sewing without dulling. Beissel and King needle tips are hard enough to penetrate a steel plate and still retain their shape and sharpness.
• High-quality Japanese wire — Containing Vanadium and approximately 1% Carbon, this wire provides the ideal combination of surface hardness and internal toughness that resists wear without becoming brittle.
• Advanced heat treatment and deep cooling — These processes stabilise the needle's internal structure, ensuring that its hardness and dimensional accuracy are maintained throughout its working life.

The result is a needle that lasts longer, performs more consistently, and protects your fabric, thread, and machine better than ordinary alternatives.

Not at all. A sewing machine needle runs at up to 10,000 stitches per minute. The thread passes through the eye nearly 300,000 times per minute, generating high heat and stress.

Ordinary steel cannot withstand this. Needle wire is a specialised high-carbon tool steel engineered specifically for needle manufacturing and developed over decades.

Metallurgical Requirements

Mechanical Properties

Only three companies globally — two in Germany and one in Japan — manufacture needle-grade wire meeting full specifications. This is due to specialised technology and decades of development.

A poor-quality needle bends and fails to recover, causing impact with internal machine parts like the hook and plate. This leads to repair costs, downtime, and long-term damage.

Cheap needles cause skipped stitches, seam puckering, thread breakage, and visible holes. These reduce garment quality and increase rejection rates.

Different fabrics require different needle sizes. Using a single size like 16/100 for all applications leads to fabric damage and poor stitching results.

Customers blame the garment, not the needle. Poor stitching leads to returns, loss of trust, and reduced repeat orders.

Dealers recommending poor-quality needles lose customer trust. Supplying reliable products builds long-term relationships and repeat business.