Embroidery Needle Sets & Tools

The type of needle depends on your fabric and technique. For most commercial embroidery — including single-head, multi-head, and chainstitch — an 80/12 KK Groz-Beckert needle is the standard choice. It handles knitted and woven fabrics and is specifically engineered for 3D Puffy Foam embroidery applications on commercial machines.

3D Puffy Foam embroidery is a decorating technique where foam sheets are placed beneath embroidery stitching to create a raised, three-dimensional effect. It's especially popular for sports team logos, college mascot designs, and fashion branding on caps, hats, and jacket backs, giving flat designs striking visual depth.

An 80/12 KK Groz-Beckert needle is recommended for 3D Puffy Foam embroidery. Its normal round point with a small ball tip cleanly penetrates foam without tearing, and it's compatible with most commercial single-head and multi-head embroidery machines. Dr. DTG stocks these in boxes of 100 for commercial production runs.

Groz-Beckert 80/12 KK needles are compatible with most commercial embroidery machines on the market. They are an industry-standard German-made needle used in single-head and multi-head commercial setups. Contact Dr. DTG at 714-770-0969 to confirm compatibility with your specific machine model before ordering.

Each box contains 100 Groz-Beckert 80/12 KK embroidery needles. 3D Puffy Foam sheets are also available in multiple thicknesses and colors. Pricing is available on request — call Dr. DTG at 714-770-0969 or email info@drdtg.com. Bundle pricing with a new commercial embroidery machine is also available.

Yes. Dr. DTG offers bundle pricing on Groz-Beckert 80/12 KK needles and 3D Puffy Foam sheets, particularly when paired with a new commercial embroidery machine purchase. Call 714-770-0969 to ask about starter pack pricing that includes needles, foam, and machine setup support tailored to your production needs.