Meera Cotton & Synthetic Mills is expanding its garmenting division with a new, state-of-the-art factory in Bhiwandi.
Slated to begin commercial production by June 2025, this facility will triple Meera's garmenting capacity. It's a fully compliant unit, boasting 500 advanced Juki stitching machines, a completely automated Lectra-Gerber cutting room, and even a dedicated bonding (seam-sealing) setup for performance wear like tights and sports bras.
By mid-May, the factory will begin producing over a million garments monthly. It will focus exclusively on MMF-based knitted fabrics for garments. The company also plans to double its yarn and fabric manufacturing capacity by 2027, signaling significant future growth.
Beginning its journey in 1994 with polyester yarn, Meera expanded into circular knitting by 2000, launching its garment division in 2012. Initially focused on woven fabrics, the company smartly pivoted to polyester knits post-Covid. Today, Meera operates over 500 knitting machines, including more than 400 open-width and finer gauge machines specifically for producing Juric, a high-performance polyester fabric. Nearly 50 per cent of their garments feature Juric blends, known for moisture-wicking, stretch, and UV protection.
The company's strength lies in its vertical integration, controlling the entire process from yarn to finished garment. This provides superior agility and quality control, crucial for knitted fabrics where even minor inconsistencies can cause defects. Meera produces about 44,000 metric tons each of yarn and fabric annually, with 80 per cent of its yarn used internally to ensure consistency and speed. Their current garmenting capacity stands at 3.6 million units per year.
Meera supplies fabrics to thousands of customers and boasts direct clients like Arvind Ltd and Ginza Industries. In garments, they specialize in MMF-based knitwear, including activewear and fashion items like T-shirts, sports bras, and shorts. They cater to major domestic retailers such as Reliance Retail and Aditya Birla Group, and internationally, they supply prominent European brands like Lefties and Terranova, also handling large volumes for LPP.
