These high-quality Japanese needles are a product of true attention to detail. The nickel plated steel needles are polished lengthwise to ensure smooth fabric piercing, and the gold plated eyes are polished on both sides for easy threading. These large-eye embroidery needles are flexible and warp resistant, running smoothly through fabric. Embroidery Needles by Hiroshima from Tulip Corporation of Japan, Assorted Sharp Tip in four thick sizes: #3, #4, #5 and #6.