Covering Machine for Hosiery, Activewear & Stretch Garments

Name: Covering Machine for Hosiery, Activewear & Stretch Garments
Brand: Meera Industries Limied
SKU: 01-covering-machine-for-hosiery-activewear
Rating: 4.3 (33 reviews)

Meera's CM-500 double covering machine wraps Lycra, Spandex, rubber, and latex cores in filament or spun yarn — delivering knot-less, direct-use packages purpose-built for hosiery, compression wear, activewear, and every stretchable fabric in between.

★★★★☆ 4.3 based on 33 Google reviews

Materials Covering Machine can process

Covering Machine handles these material types, grouped by family.

Synthetic Elastomers

Spandex

Natural Rubber

Rubber

Latex Materials

Latex

Flexible Polymers

No materials assigned to this family yet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Meera CM-500 Covering Machine handle Spandex cores with polyester or nylon filament covering across a wide denier range?

Yes — the Meera CM-500 processes Spandex cores from 50 to 6000 denier while accepting polyester, nylon, or any filament yarn as the covering layer across a denier range of 50 to 1000. Lycra elongation is regulated via the touch panel to prevent over-stretch during unwinding, and spindle speed reaches 16,000 RPM to maintain consistent twist insertion across the full denier window.

How does the Meera CM-500 Covering Machine prevent yarn breakage when processing rubber or latex cores for compression hosiery?

The CM-500 uses optional sensor cutters installed at every position — one each at the Lycra stage, first twist, and second twist — giving three detection points per position. When a breakage occurs at any stage, all yarns at that position are automatically cut, stopping the run before a defective length enters the package. This protects rubber and latex cores that cannot tolerate tension spikes caused by a downstream snag.

Is the Meera CM-500 Covering Machine the same as a double covered spandex yarn machine?

Yes — the CM-500 belongs to the same product family as what is commonly called a double covered spandex yarn machine. The naming distinction is functional: 'double covered' describes the two sequential wrapping stages the machine performs, while 'covering machine with Lycra' highlights the elastic core material. The CM-500 supports both single covered and double covered yarn construction on the same 384-spindle platform.

When should I choose the CM-500 double covering machine over a single covering machine for hosiery yarn production?

Choose the CM-500 double covering machine when your hosiery end-product requires two counter-wound covering layers — typically for high-compression stockings, medical-grade legwear, or performance activewear where torque balance and yarn stability are critical. Single covering leaves the core partially exposed and can cause spiralling in the finished fabric. The CM-500's two-stage twist architecture produces a torque-balanced yarn whose take-up packages can feed hosiery knitting machines directly without prior rewinding.

What input yarn quality does the CM-500 Covering Machine need for DTY or FDY polyester covering yarn to run at full spindle speed?

Covering yarn fed to the CM-500 must arrive on double-flanged bobbins with a flanged OD of 85 mm, pipe ID of 30 mm, length of 140 mm, and a maximum package weight of 600 g. If your DTY or FDY polyester is supplied on larger cheese packages, it must first be rewound on the companion Cop Winder S-700, which converts cheeses up to 450 mm diameter into cops within a denier range of 30 to 1200.

What output package quality can I expect from the CM-500 Covering Machine for Lycra-covered yarn going directly into hosiery knitting?

The CM-500 delivers knot-less take-up packages on paper or plastic tubes — minimum tube ID 45 mm, length 170 mm, maximum diameter 180 mm, at a finished package weight of 1200 to 1500 g. The machine's traverse, tapering device, and lip motion device produce evenly wound packages that can be loaded directly onto hosiery knitting machines without an intermediate rewinding step, eliminating one handling stage and reducing defect risk.

What goes wrong if Lycra elongation is not regulated correctly on the CM-500 Covering Machine during activewear yarn production?

Unregulated Lycra elongation causes inconsistent core tension across the 192 positions, leading to uneven twist-per-metre values and variation in the stretch-recovery ratio of the finished yarn. In activewear fabrics, this produces barre — visible horizontal streaks — and uneven compression across the garment. The CM-500 controls elongation through a touch panel with rollers dedicated to Lycra unwinding from roll form, keeping core tension uniform across all positions.

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.3 33 Google reviews

★★★★★

"Looks like a robust machine," that's what Sanjay said when the Two For One Twister showed up. He's not wrong. Been using it in our operation for months now, and haven’t found much to complain about—runs like a charm mostly. But stars of the show were Meera's support team when we hit a snag. They sorted the issue fast, and it wasn't some run-of-the-mill hiccup either. Saw these folks regularly at trade shows but wasn't sure till I tried their stuff myself. No regrets here except one thing—ordering spares could be less of a headache. Could do with some streamlining on that front.

Mitul Panchal · Jun 2026 via Google

Met a guy from Meera at a trade fair, and we talked over chai. Decided to try out their Bulking And Heat Setting Machines for our carpet yarn. The thing does a good job—handles all kinds of materials like polyester and wool without breaking a sweat. We've got it running almost daily with no hiccups. The support team deserves credit here. Had an issue with the temperature settings at first, but they were quick to sort it out. Honestly saved us some downtime. Only wish ordering spares was easier; bit of back and forth there. If you're considering these machines, ask them about setup specifics before diving in. They'll guide you well, but it's good to be clear early on.

Heta Vayeda · Jun 2026 via Google

50% less production time. That’s what Meera's Compound Twister delivered for us. We took the leap, and honestly, it paid off big. Always a bit skeptical with promises like that—but they backed it up. Installation was a little more back-and-forth than I’d hoped, but in the end, worth every email. Our processes really needed this kind of efficiency boost, and seeing direct cuts in energy consumption was huge too. If you're managing a midsize operation like ours, definitely have a look at them.

Het Desai · Jun 2026 via Google

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