With a more rounded tip than the universal needle, the Ball Point tip prevents the needle from piercing and breaking fibers.,,Best for: Most cotton knits, interlock rib knits, fleece, double knit, Ultrasuede�, and most other knit fabrics.,,With a unique curved design at the clearance-above-the-eye "CAE" stress point distributes pressure equally which makes Klasse needles much stronger then other flat conventional needles.