The Malcolm 2-Ply Cashmere Cotton Short Sleeve Polo Shirt
2-ply 12-gauge Cashmere-cotton polo
Spun by Todd & Duncan cashmere in Kinross · Knitted in Hawick
Cashmere for warmer days.
The Malcolm is a short-sleeve polo in a Todd & Duncan cashmere and Egyptian cotton yarn, spun in Kinross and knitted in Hawick, Scotland. The cotton adds a cool touch; the cashmere keeps it soft.
It works under a blazer, on the golf course or with worn-in jeans.
Construction
- 64% cashmere, 36% Egyptian cotton
- 2-ply, 12 gauge
- Todd & Duncan cashmere-cotton yarn, spun in Kinross, Scotland
- Knitted in Hawick, Scotland
- Three-button placket with mother-of-pearl buttons
- Slightly longer sleeves
- Longer rib cuffs and hem
- Fully fashioned shoulder seams
- Signature gold intarsia around the top button
Why Cashmere-Cotton Matters
Long-staple Egyptian cotton makes the yarn cooler and crisper than pure cashmere, so the Malcolm is comfortable from late spring to early autumn. The cashmere, Grade A at about 15.5 microns, keeps it soft against the skin.
Curious how ply changes a knit? See our guide to ply and gauge.
Fit
Slightly longer sleeves cover more of the upper arm, and longer ribs give a cleaner fit at the hem. The models below are a useful guide.
As Worn
Cameron (pictured) is 6'1" (186 cm) and wears a size Medium.
Best For
Late summer into autumn: golf, travel, and dinner under a blazer.
Care
See our guide to washing and storing cashmere.
Spun in Kinross. Knitted in Hawick. A polo for the in-between months.
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A LUXURY FABRIC THAT LIVES UP TO THE HYPE
Todd & Duncan Scottish Cashmere Yarn
Todd & Duncan's cashmere blended with Egyptian cotton, the finest cotton grown, spun in Kinross using the same Loch Leven water process as their pure cashmere.
Two-ply means two strands of yarn twisted together, the lightest construction in the range, chosen here so the cotton can do its job without the piece turning heavy.
Egyptian cotton is worked in for structure and breathability, holding the collar and placket crisp through repeated wear and letting the piece move air on warmer days, while the cashmere carries a softness cotton alone can't provide.
Cotton adds stability and breathability.
Cashmere keeps the softness.
OVER 200 YEARS OF HISTORY
Built by experience for all life’s experiences
Knitted in Hawick as a short-sleeve polo.
The collar and placket are knitted flat and set by hand, a more exacting process than the tubular knit used on a plain crewneck, since the ribbing has to hold its shape at the opening rather than stretch with the body.
Finished with mother-of-pearl buttons, chosen for their natural luster and durability over the resin alternatives used on lesser knitwear.
Built for the shoulder seasons, when cashmere's softness is wanted without the weight.
The more you wear, the better it gets.
From fiber to finish, made in Scotland.