The Natural Gift
Among nature’s rarest gifts, cashmere is gently combed once a yearfrom the soft undercoat of cashmere goats. Prized for itsextraordinary softness, weightless warmth, and enduring comfort, itremains one of the world’s most refined natural fibres.
Some of the world's most respected cashmere originates from Mongolia, where extreme winters can fall below -30°C. These conditions encourage goats to grow a denser and finer insulating undercoat. The result is a fibre known for its softness, warmth, and lightness. A goat may grow roughly 150-200 grams of pure dehaired cashmere annually. So precious that it takes the annual yield of 3-5 goats to craft a single sweater.
Know the Difference
- Global production
- < 0.5%
- Microns
- 14 ~ 16
The Exclusive Luxury
Cashmere is delicate not only because of how it feels, but because of how much refinement is required before it becomes yarn.
Cashmere is not simply “soft wool.” It is lighter, finer, and warmer in use because of the structure of its fibres. The best cashmere feels gentle against the skin while still offering natural insulation and breathability.
After collection, the raw fleece still contains coarse guard hairs, dust, and mixed fibre lengths. It must go through an extensive dehairing and sorting process to isolate the ultra-soft undercoat. Only a small portion of the original raw material ultimately becomes luxury-grade cashmere yarn.
The Six Pillars of Craftsmanship
How fine the fibre is
01 Micron
A micron measures the fibre diameter – the smaller the micron, the finer the fibre. MYSTO’s ultra-fine cashmere falls within the luxury range of approximately 14-16 microns, among the softest used in premium knitwear. For comparison, standard wool typically measures 25-40 microns, while premium merino wool sits between 17-24 microns.
How resilient the fibre is
02 Fibre Length
Fibre length refers to how long each individual cashmere strand is before it is spun into yarn, and it plays a major role in the quality and longevity of a garment. Longer fibres can be spun more smoothly and securely together, creating yarn that feels cleaner, softer, and more refined, while also reducing breakage over time.
How many strands per yarn
03 Ply Count
Lower ply yarns feel lighter and more delicate, while higher ply constructions feel fuller, warmer, and more substantial.
1 Ply
| Lightweight and delicate | |
| Less durable and prone to holes | |
| Less raw material used therefore less costly to make |
2 Ply
| Tight, soft and breathable | |
| Ideal for everyday wear | |
| Common type of knitwear and cost range vary |
3 Ply
| Heavier and more substantial | |
| Superior insulation and structure for very cold weather | |
| Much more raw material used therefore more costly to make |
How dense the fabric is
04 Gauge
Gauge refers to the density of the knit, typically measured as the number of stitches per inch. Higher density means lighter and finer fabric.
How fine a spun yarn is
05 Yarn Count
Yarn count measures the fineness of a spun yarn – the higher the count, the finer and airier the resulting fabric. This directly influences how a garment feels against the skin, how it drapes, and how it layers. At MYSTO, yarn count is always a deliberate choice, selected to serve the weight, feel, and intention of each piece.
Higher count
| Fine, airy, refined | |
| Lightweight layers for Spring Cashmere | |
| Higher cost due to finer spinning, slower production and higher-quality fibre requirements |
Lower count
| Fuller, cozy, substantial | |
| Heavy Sweaters for Winter Knits | |
| Lower relative yarn processing cost, but may use more material weight overall |
How the fabric is constructed
06 Knit Structure
Knit structure refers to the design of how the fabric is constructed. Different structures create entirely different wearing experiences.
Jersey Knit
Mist
Smooth, lightweight knit with a soft, fluid drape.
Rib Knit
Linea
Stretchy vertical ribs offering flexibility and shape retention.
Pointelle
Veil
Delicate openwork knit with breathable decorative detailing.
Brushed Knit
Halo
Soft brushed surface for extra warmth and comfort.
Cable Knit
Noir
Twisted textured knit inspired by traditional craftsmanship.
Waffle Knit
Waffle
Textured honeycomb knit enhancing warmth and breathability.