Leather needles are sometimes referred to as Glovers needles because years ago they were used by glovers, who specialised in the art of hand making gloves. These needles are still used today, especially in all types of leather work including shoe making and shoe repairs, belts and leather garments. Leather needles have a triangular point, which enables them to pierce and pass through tough materials such as leather, suede and vinyl without tearing. Size 1 - 48.5mm length x 1.02mm diameter Size 2 - 44mm length x 0.86mm diameter Size 5 - 40mm length x 0.76mm diameter Size 6 - 37mm length x 0.69mm diameter Size 8 - 34mm length x 0.61mm diameter Size 10 - 32.5mm length x 0.53mm diameter Size 12 - 29.5mm length x 0.41mm diameter
