Red Lace circular needles are made of medical-grade stainless steel and are the pointiest in the store with the tiniest bit of texture on the surface of the needle. The steel cables are wrapped in red nylon to ensure a smooth glide and the join from the cable to the tip is unparalleled.  Tracy loves these needles for any (and all) knitting except when using slippery yarns. Cameron likes these needles for intricate lace.