Grip Needles

TriFlat™ needles represent the future of tattooing and permanent makeup (PMU).

They are more than your standard 3RL cartridge needles. A TriFlat™ is a 3RL flat needle, a hybrid of round liner and flat needle configurations. It consists of 3RL needles arranged in a straight line. The unique shape and design of the TriFlat™ are not just for aesthetics – these traits make it the most efficient stippling needle you can ever add to your toolkit.

Each TriFlat™ tattoo needle is constructed from first-rate materials. Our products are designed and engineered to help you work faster and with increased precision, control, and comfort. Elevate your masterpieces and the way you work with TriFlat™ needles today!

TriFlat™ tattoo needles combine the characteristics of 3RL and flat configurations to create a unique needle design that can revolutionize how tattoo and PMU artists work on their craft. 

A 3RL tattoo needle is a single needle that has three points. Like other round liner configurations, it produces a concentrated dot that makes it ideal for drawing lines. Tattoo artists often use 3RLs for creating lines, stippling and drawing calligraphy designs. PMU artists may use this needle to draw individual hair strokes for eyebrow procedures or lip lines for lip blushing techniques.

On the other hand, a flat needle consists of several single points soldered in a straight line onto a needle bar, kind of like a comb. Its wide shape enables it to deliver more ink into the skin than a 3RL needle would in a single pass. For this reason, it’s often used to draw solid lines and fill bigger spaces with color with just a few passes.

A TriFlat™ needle is designed to speed up stippling, a technique that entails using multiple dots to draw patterns, textures, and shading. This technique is usually done by whipping the needle using round liners. The process not only consumes time but it can also be uncomfortable for clients due to the long process.

A 3RL flat needle can produce the same well-defined lines and dots that conventional 3RL needles create. But thanks to its flat-like design, it can make several of these with just a single stroke. This allows you to cut time and finish your work faster without compromising on the quality of your output. You’re more productive and less tired, and your clients are happy and spared from unnecessary discomfort.

TriFlat™ tattoo needles are specially designed for multi-textural work created through stippling,whip shading, pixelating, and similar techniques. Tattoo artists can use them to draw fur, scales, wood grain, and other fine details in less time. PMU artists, on the other hand, can use 3RL flat needles to quickly draw realistic hair strands and soft shades for procedures on eyebrows and other parts of the face.

TriFlat™, the improved 3RL by Grip Needles, comes in three needle groupings. Grouping refers to the number of needles in a cartridge. The higher the grouping, the greater the size of the 3RL needle cartridge and the bigger the space it can cover in a single pass. Here are the groupings currently available for TriFlat™ needles:

• 3RL/2: This grouping means there are two 3RL needles in the cartridge. Its small size makes it one of the best tattoo needles for lining small patterns. You can also use it to stipple and create fine details in smaller areas. Many PMU artists swear by this grouping for drawing natural-looking eyebrow hair for procedures like powder brows.
• 3RL/3: There are three needles in this 3RL cartridge needle grouping. Because of this, it can create more lines and dots and cover a greater space than the previous grouping with a single pass. This is a tattoo artist’s favorite for realistic fur and hair effects.
• 3RL/4: This grouping has four 3RL tattoo needles in the cartridge. It’s one of the best tattoo needles for lining effects if you want simultaneous lines, for example the veins on flower leaves. Because of the size of this 3RL needle cartridge, it is also a great choice for pixelating and stippling on larger patterns and areas.

Grip Needles offers these tattoo needles wholesale or for individual orders. Which you choose will ultimately depend on your pattern, technique, or style.

The TriFlat™ represents how far modern tattoo needles have evolved from their predecessors. Tattooing is an ancient art form whose purpose, techniques, and tools have changed so much over the years. Ancient tattoo artists used single needles made from various materials, including sharpened bones, thorns, bamboo sticks, and metal. They would dip these needles in pigments made from ingredients available to them, including charcoal, ash, and insect eggs.

The invention of electric tattoo machines helped usher in the development of modern tattoo and PMU needles. Today, needles are often made from stainless steel. Single-use tattoo and PMU cartridge needles have also become the norm to prevent the spread of bloodborne infections and speed up the process of changing needles.

In fact, many of the features in modern tattoo and micropigmentation needles, including the TriFlat™, came to be in order to enhance efficiency and the safety of both artist and client. The TriFlat™ is made from 316 stainless steel, the same material commonly used in medical and food equipment, and medical-grade plastic to ensure they don’t break while being used. It features a soft membrane to prevent backflow and cross-contamination. Every cartridge also comes with a soft removable silicone sleeve to minimize finger fatigue.  Grip cartridges are designed to be stable, each tip is custom to the particular needle size and the inside of the plastic cartridge tips features a textured finish to ensure proper ink flow.

Whether you’re looking for an eyebrow tattoo needle, a lip tattoo needle, or a stippling needle for your toolkit, the TriFlat™ by Grip Needles is an excellent choice. Its unique design and shape make it a versatile tool that can help you unleash your creativity while increasing the efficiency of your work. Get bulk tattoo needles online here at Grip Needles, the online tattoo needle shop where you can find only the highest-quality tattooing supplies.