These purple tip needles by Janome effectively prevent skipped stitches when sewing and embroidering on heavy fabrics, including knits, quilting multiple layers, and also for sewing across the hem
A ballpoint tip that prevents fabric thread breakage and a special "cobra" head that reduces the fluctuation of fabric that causes skipped stitches
Genuine Janome needles are manufactured by Organ - for the quality that you have come to trust in needles
Look for the size and "Organ" stamped on the needles to verify the quality