About
Malpaca® Pillows
Our Mission Statement:
At Malpaca®, our mission is to make a positive impact on the planet by providing high-quality, all-natural, and eco-friendly products—proudly made in the USA. We believe in creating comfort with a conscience—offering luxurious pillows crafted from 100% organic cotton, bamboo, and alpaca fleece. Through sustainable sourcing, ethical practices, and mindful production, we aim to protect the environment and support local communities. We provide our customers with a restful, environmentally-conscious sleep experience, helping to save the planet one pillow at a time.
Our History
Mary Anderle is the original founder of Malpaca®. (read Mary’s full story below) She decided to retire and enjoy life with her grandchildren, but made sure to turn the business over to a trusted American manufacturer, MidWest Nonwovens LLC. It has always been important to Mary to make her products in the U.S.A. She did not take that lightly when making the decision to retire, but she knew MidWest Nonwovens is the right manufacturer for the job. In the fall of 2019, Malapca® was purchased by MidWest Nonwovens LLC.
MidWest Nonwovens LLC, a family owned and operated company, combines manufacturing excellence and customer service to provide thermally bonded high loft polyester nonwovens of superior quality. Our commitment to innovative product development, product consistency, and professional logistics set MidWest Nonwovens above the competition.
Midwest Nonwovens has two locations, Sauget, IL, (opened in Dec 2008) and Indianapolis, IN (opened in Dec 2011) serving customers throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Malpaca® is a wellness-driven bedding company specializing in sustainable, alpaca-based sleep products. With a focus on natural materials, hypoallergenic design, and mindful living, Malpaca® offers a refreshing alternative to conventional bedding.
“Our goal with the Malpaca® Pillow is to provide an exceptional sleep experience that’s as good for your health as it is for the planet,” said Lisa Szymanski, Operations/Brand Manager at Malpaca®. “This pillow combines timeless comfort with modern wellness, using only natural, sustainable materials that support deep, uninterrupted sleep.” “Being made in America is important to Malpaca® because it helps American manufacturers, like our parent company, MidWest Nonwovens keep American workers employed and helps support the local communities.”
All the pillows are handcrafted at the manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, IN.
Key Features
100% Natural Alpaca Fill – Soft, supportive, and temperature regulating
Hypoallergenic & Dust-Mite Resistant – Free of lanolin, ideal for sensitive sleepers
Naturally Fire Resistant – No chemical treatments needed
Organic Cotton & Bamboo Cover – Lightweight, breathable, and eco-conscious
Heavier Loft for Lasting Support – Conforms over time and holds shape for years
Fill Options
Light Fill (4.05 lbs): Soft, flatter feel – perfect for snuggling
Medium Fill (4.45 lbs): Balanced support – most popular for head and body use
Full Fill (4.85 lbs): Firmest option – great for back support or snorers
Care Instructions
Fluff and flip occasionally to refresh natural fibers
Place in direct sunlight for natural deodorizing and rejuvenation
Use a natural fabric pillowcase for optimal breathability
Some natural shedding may occur — a sign of real alpaca fleece!
Malpaca® – A Smarter, Softer Sleep. Naturally.
Start Your Day Refreshed with Malpaca® Pillow!
Sleep comfortably with the gentle softness of the all-natural Malpaca® Pillow. Softer than cashmere, the unique structure of alpaca fiber offers exceptional moisture-wicking and thermal regulation, keeping you cozy all night long for a more restful sleep.
Malpaca® pillows are filled with 100% alpaca fleece, which is naturally fire-resistant and hypoallergenic. Unlike other fibers, alpaca fleece doesn’t contain lanolin and is dust-mite resistant, making it an ideal alternative to down pillows.
Our pillow covers are crafted from a blend of organic cotton and eco-friendly viscose bamboo—a breathable, light fabric that’s grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals. Naturally anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and hypoallergenic, bamboo keeps your pillow fresh and comfortable year-round. With a luxurious feel similar to silk or cashmere, our covers keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Malpaca® pillows are heavier than most, designed with a greater loft to feel thicker at first. Over the course of a few weeks, the natural fibers will compress and conform to your individual sleep habits, maintaining their shape for years to come.
Available in soft, medium, and full comfort fill levels, Malpaca® pillows offer the perfect level of support for a truly restful night’s sleep. Discover the difference a truly comfortable pillow can make!
Choose Malpaca® for Quality You Can Trust
When you select a Malpaca® product, you’re ensuring that your alpaca bedding is crafted right here in the United States, with the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. Make Malpaca® your go-to choice for luxurious, natural bedding products that offer unparalleled comfort and support.
Founder Mary Anderle
Having been a registered licensed Interior Designer for 25 years, and an owner of my own business for 15, I have designed 100% all-natural pillows using organic fabric, thread, and even labels. No expense has been spared in quality to create and make a product that is ecofriendly, naturally hypo-allergenic, anti-bacterial, naturally fire and dust mite resistant and, most of all, a product that contains no harmful toxins.
After years of working with furniture and researching the effects of insecticides and fire retardants contained in bedding and other household furniture and fabrics, I created the Malpaca pillow as a safe alternative. It is hard to find a 100% natural alpaca fleece product, and Malpaca pillows are now available in three sizes with three comfort fill levels through our website and other retailers.
Mary Anderle, Founder of Malpaca Products, Retired 2019
My Organic
Enlightenment
In Spring of 2009, while attending a green-building design seminar for architects, designers, and builders, a surprise attendee, a local fireman, stood up unexpectedly during the seminar to address everyone. He definitely caught my attention then, and now has caused me to catch yours.
The fireman passionately told us in no uncertain terms, that "the synthetic and toxic off-gassing products we were selling to our clients for their homes was basically killing them." He then went on to say that if we really wanted to help with the environment, we should start with the materials we are presently selling, and educate people about natural-organic fabrics, furniture, and any materials for household use.
Natural fibers do not off-gas constantly like the synthetic material used in most products, and if ever caught on fire, do not emit toxic fumes that kill people faster than the flames. He then made a reference to what we sleep on for an example, and where we spend 1/3 of our lives.
What I Did
About it
Being overwhelmed with this new information and the toxins we encounter daily within our homes, I immediately began researching bedding, and centered on beginning with a non-toxic sleep pillow.
Thoroughly searching for any natural/organic products available, lead me to fibers which included down fill, wool, and cotton. My search then started anew for these natural fibers, as I was now looking for labeled organic products, because it didn't matter how natural they were if they were grown with pesticides and processed with chemicals. That narrowed down the search, however, I had difficulty finding any safe bedding that was made in the size and style I thought would work for all ages.
I really liked the idea of keeping the popular "foam-formed" support pillow style I had been sleeping with, but now wanted it non-toxic. My efforts continued, and when I discovered and read about alpaca fiber, then completely tested it, I was immediately hooked. It literally is the only fiber that has every quality we look for (or should be) when purchasing fabric made items.
For the next several months I developed a pillow design to represent, both the traditional style pillow personality, and the popular firmer contemporary pillow design.
Why My Family Sleeps on Malpaca® Pillows
As a grandmother, with my own aging parents, I have 4 generations to worry about! In addition to the chemicals in bedding from insecticides used on cotton and other fabric crops, the 2007 deadline for all mattresses nationwide to be flame-retardant added even more cancer-causing chemicals to what we sleep on. Upon my findings, I immediately created the Malpaca pillow, which alpaca is by nature, fire resistant. The pillow is also naturally anti-bacterial, resistant to mold/mildew, insulative, and dust mite resistant, therefore making it the perfect hypo-allergenic pillow. It is free of any chemicals and something I feel good about my family sleeping on at night. The organic & natural materials truly make for a very soft, yet supportive and luxurious pillow.
Of course, the health of loved ones is priceless, but it is, unfortunately, much more expensive to buy organic material and products. This pillow was created for all to feel safe while sleeping, and I refuse to add any other type of filler (sheep's wool) to lower costs. I want the best product to sleep on at night and want to share it with you so you can feel good about what your family sleeps with.
