Hi,

I've been using Kalt suture needles for years. They are 3/8 round,
which I find a little easier to use than 1/2 round.

I get the largest size 00, which has a similar appearance to a 12
sharp straight needle (only curved).

The supplier is Fine Science Tools (www.finescience.com). They sell
other handy things like entomology pins, forceps and tweezers. It's a
Canadian company, but they have distributors worldwide.

Gaby Kienitz
Textile Conservator
Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites
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