Description
The Janome Red Tip is a specialty needle designed for dense embroidery and thick fabrics. While standard needles can deflect or bend when hitting heavy materials, the Red Tip is constructed with additional strength to stay straight. It also features a special oversized eye, which reduces friction and heat—the two main culprits behind thread breakage during intense decorative stitching or dense embroidery.
Product Identifiers
| Identifier Type | Value |
| Janome Part Number (MPN) | 990314000 |
| GTIN / EAN | 4933621706331 |
| Needle Size | 90/14 |
| Quantity | 5 Needles per pack |
Key Product Features:
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Large Eye Design: The oversized eye allows embroidery threads to flow freely, significantly reducing thread shredding and "birds-nesting."
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Strength & Stability: Engineered to penetrate dense fabrics (like canvas, denim, or multiple layers of cotton) without bending, ensuring perfect stitch alignment.
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The "Embroidery Expert": Recommended by Janome for high-density embroidery designs where a standard size 14 needle might cause thread friction.
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Easy Identification: Features the iconic red shank, making it easy to identify in your sewing kit.
Machine Compatibility
These are standard 130/705H (Flat Back) needles and will fit:
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Janome: Optimized for all Memory Craft embroidery machines (MC550E, MC15000, etc.) and all domestic sewing machines.
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Embroidery Units: Highly recommended for multi-needle machines like the Janome MB-4 and MB-7.
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Other Brands: Fully compatible with Brother, Singer, Elna, Bernette, and Husqvarna Viking home machines.
Quick Comparison:
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Blue Tip (Size 11): Best for light-medium fabrics and general embroidery.
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Red Tip (Size 14): Best for heavy embroidery and dense fabrics.
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Purple Tip (Size 14): Best for free-motion quilting and thick quilt sandwiches.