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 ===== Ballpoint Needle =====
-Unlike other needles, a ballpoint needle has a purposely rounded tip. This is because the needle is intended for stretch knit fabrics, and the dull tip allows it to pierce stretchy fabrics without snagging or pulling.
+Unlike other needles, a ballpoint needle has a purposely rounded tip. This is because the needle is intended for stretch knit fabrics, and the dull tip allows it to pierce those fabrics without snagging or pulling.
+===== Stretch Needle =====
+Similar to the ballpoint, intended for fabrics with a high amount of give to prevent skipping and snagging.
+===== Denim Needle =====
+A needle with a thicker shaft and sharper point to help penetrate thick, dense layers of denim. Thinner needles will bend or break under the strain and are not recommended.
+===== Microtex / Sharp =====
+Thinner and more delicate that the average needle, for very fine fabrics like organza or chiffon. This needle won't punch visible holes in expensive delicate fabrics.
+===== Leather Needle =====
+Similar thickness to a denim needle, this needle also has a sharp triangular blade for a tip, designed for punching through non-woven fabrics like leather and polyvinyl.
+===== Self Threading =====
+A needle with a cut in the threading hole designed to be easier to thread. You will never need this.
 ====== Needle Size Chart ======