Origins
The story of a Malo sweater begins in the Gobi Desert, a vast and remote region spanning northern China and Inner Mongolia. Here lives most of the world’s Capra Hircus population — cashmere goats able to withstand winter temperatures as low as forty degrees below zero. These harsh conditions foster the growth of their precious undercoat, which is naturally shed in spring — the only time this pure cashmere can be collected.
Thread collection
The finest fibres are collected by hand-combing, a traditional technique that protects the goats and ensures the best yield. Beneath their coarse outer coat lies the soft cashmere undercoat, gathered during the moulting season — only a few grams to about half a kilo per animal each year.
Classification
After harvesting, the raw yarn is washed, combed, and sorted before dehairing—a process that removes coarse fibers from the soft white undercoat. This produces pure cashmere, made from the finest, long, white fibers. Malo uses only top-quality grade A fibers, 14–16.5 microns thick and 42 mm long.
Breeding cashmere goats remains a traditional livelihood in Inner Mongolia. Only full respect for the animals ensures the finest fibres, and Malo uses certified materials that honor nature and local communities. From spinning to dyeing, every process takes place in Malo’s factories, where tradition, craftsmanship, and excellence come together to create garments made to last.
