Gold and platinum plated needles are luxury needles that every serious needle enthusiast should own and they make an ideal gift for the discerning sewer. Gold plating allows the needle to slip through the fabric beautifully and with ease. Platinum Plated needles are the crème de la crème of the needle industry. Once you have experienced using these you will want no other needle. Similar to gold plated needles they allow the needle to slip through the fabric beautifully and with ease, resulting in less friction.