Needles for industrial sewing machines SCHMETZ 134 | DPx5 VR - for leather (10 pcs.)

SCHMETZ DPx5 VR are industrial sewing machine needles for leather with a VR (Reverse Twist Spear Point) cutting point. This tip type has a diamond-shaped cross-section, and the cut in the material is made at a 45° angle to the thread direction, creating a beautiful, visually distinct, slightly left-leaning decorative stitch. Four precisely arranged cutting edges ensure an exceptionally clean stitch without needle deviation and without material pulling.

🧵 Suitable materials

• Hard, dry natural leather
• Hard synthetic leather
• Leather products with multiple layers
• Thick leather parts: belts, shoes, bags, suitcases

✨ Where VR truly excels

• Perfect decorative/topstitch seams with clear, sharp contours
• The stitch leans slightly to the left – visually beautiful and expressive
• Very even stitch because the VR cutting point does not bend or deviate
• Stable and precise sewing even with thick threads

🎯 VR (Reverse Twist Spear Point) advantages

• 4 cutting edges – stitch looks clean and professional
• No needle deviation – ideal for straight, consistent seams
• Better cutting effect than LR point
• Perfect choice for shoes, bags, suitcases, and stiff leather

🧶 Thread recommendations for leather

Choose thread based on leather thickness and desired visual effect:

• For decorative seams: polyester/polyamide tex 75–150 (No. 20–8) with needle NM 120–160
• For medium-thick leather: polyester tex 50–75 (No. 40–30) with needle NM 110–140

🔧 Compatibility

Suitable for industrial lockstitch (lockstitch) sewing machines designed for the 134/DPx5 needle system.

Needle system equivalents: 134 VR, 135X8 R TW SP

📐 Technical data

• CANU: 20:05AX5
• Tip type: VR – Reverse Twist Spear Point (diamond-shaped, 45°)
• Coating: Chrome
• Shank Ø: 2.0 mm
• Overall length: 38.5 mm
• Length to eye: 33.9 mm
• Shank flattening: none
• Stitch type: Lockstitch (straight stitch)
• Packaging: 10 needles
• Available sizes: NM 75–160

ℹ️ Note

The visual slant of the seam may vary slightly depending on the machine's thread insertion direction. If a wider or straighter slant is needed, choose LBR or LL type needles.

✅ Why choose SCHMETZ DPx5 VR?

• Exceptionally neat, professional decorative stitch
• Four cutting edge design provides excellent stability
• Made for intensive, precise industrial sewing
• Compatible with the most popular equipment in shoe, bag, and leather product manufacturing