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MIKADO HISTORY

Mikado has been supplying customers with a wide range of high-quality hosiery for more than 25 years.

Our Rosslyn factory, Pretoria was purchased in 1996 and Mikado came to life in 1998. We employ 173 people and supply to retailers throughout South Africa.

All Mikado fashion accessories are proudly made in South Africa with high quality imported yarns.

We have a great range of everyday hosiery, from Extra Sheer Pantyhose to Opaque Tights, from Knee-Highs to Anklets, Ballet/Dance/School Tights and more.

We have a passion for providing high quality products at great wholesale and trade prices. Mikado has a long history of being a hosiery design innovator with our revolutionary ladder-resistant technology and cotton gusset for extra comfort.

We supply to well-known brands such as Falke, Truworths, Miladys, Woolworths, Edgars,  Dischem, Decofurn, Ballet & Dance stores and more.

View our wide range of fine hosiery online or contact us for more information.

WHAT IS DENIER?

In stockings and tights, denier (D) is a unit of measurement that indicates the thickness and weight of the yarn used to make the hosiery.
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5-20D: ULTRA-SHEER
Extremely thin, transparent, and creates a “barely-there” or airbrushed effect. They will clearly show your skin underneath. Perfect for special occasions, summer fashion or achieving that ‘barely-there’ look.

20-30D: SHEER
Offers a light veil of colour or a “nude makeup” effect while still allowing your skin tone to show through. A perfect balance between transparency, smoothing and strength.

30-50D: SEMI-OPAQUE
Sits perfectly in the middle with a matte finish. Suitable for colder months, school, everyday wear and more durability. Almost complete coverage with a hit of skin underneath.

50-100D: OPAQUE
Thick, solid, and fully covers the skin. High denier tights give a deep, rich colour and have a matte finish. Ideal for colder months and when you need complete coverage.

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