Technology

INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE

Mikado has a long history of being a hosiery design innovator with our revolutionary ladder resistant technology and cotton gusset for extra comfort. Added to top quality product, we have an outstanding team with a passion for hosiery and excellent customer service.

  • Reinforced panty and toes
    Elastane for lasting durability and a perfect fit
    Cotton Gusset for comfort and improved hygiene
    Knitted with super soft imported yarns
    Run resist toe and mesh band in the gusset
  • South African made
  • finest imported yarns
  • fashion-foreward
  • hosiery
  • socks
  • ballet & DANCE
  • active wear
HI-TECH PROCESSES

Only the best knitting machines are used to provide a product of integrity and sheer wearer comfort. Our machines are equipped with the latest technology that is more energy-efficient and has yarn sensors to reduce waste. We control yarn tension with sophisticated technology and graduated sizing to give our customers a perfect fit experience.

High-quality products can be produced only when stop-motion and yarn-feeding functions are applied. Our Sock and Hosiery knitting machines are highly specialized circular knitting machines for customizing products made on them.

The machines can use almost any type of yarn or fiber, and some special machine models in our plant can produce extra-extra-large hosiery and unique socks to meet the criteria of our customers. Automated toe closers and assembly machines help produce quality consistently and efficiently.

RAW MATERIALS

The latest Dyehouse technology is used to achieve beautiful and magical colors in our Dyehouse.

Our Factory Lab develops all our new fashion colors and improves old recipes to ensure effective reproducibility in production.

We prioritize supporting our local South African market to foster job creation and sustainability.

At Mikado, we recognise the vital significance of employment for our community, and we are committed to backing fellow local employment creators. This commitment reflects our dedication to the well-being of our people and the overall prosperity of the South African market.

 

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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