[dcapparelinc]

what size needle should you use for a metallic thread being sewn on a hat with no seam?

thanks for any input....

 

[EnMartian]

There are needles designed specifically for metallic thread. Most that I know of are a 90/14, but they have a eye that is specially designed to allow the metallic thread to run without fraying or shredding.

 

[Bringselpup]

I run a design fairly frequently that uses Rapos metallic gold and I run it through a 75/11 ballpoint on Port Authority CP86 5 panel.

 

[Jorge4087]

You should be able to embroider on hats with an 80/12. I ran some last week using the metallic thread. Make sure your design is not too dense for the metallic, take some stitches out.